Europace 2008 10(2):238-241; doi:10.1093/europace/eum283
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MINIREVIEW
Electrophysiological effects of angiotensin II. Part I: signal transduction and basic electrophysiological mechanisms
Andreas Goette1,* and
Uwe Lendeckel2
1 Division of Cardiology, University Hospital Magdeburg, Leipzigerstr. 44, Magdeburg 39120, Germany;
2 Institute of Experimental Internal Medicine, University Hospital Magdeburg, Magdeburg 39120, Germany
In the recent years, a tremendous amount has been learned about the pathophysiology and molecular biology of the cardiac angiotensin II system. Interestingly, the angiotensin II appears to have several effects on cardiac electrophysiology, which have not been fully appreciated so far. Therefore, this review will highlight on the basic knowledge of signal transduction and electrophysiological effects of angiotensin II, which may have an impact on the occurrence of cardiac arrhythmia.
Key Words: Angiotensin, Arrhythmias, Fibrillation, Molecular biology, Receptors, Signal transduction
* Corresponding author. Tel: +49 391 6713225; fax: +49 391 671 3202.E-mail address: andreas.goette{at}medizin.uni-magdeburg.de
Manuscript submitted 17 October 2007.
Accepted after revision 28 November 2007.

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