Role of sodium and calcium dysregulation in tachyarrhythmias in sudden cardiac death.
Role of sodium and calcium dysregulation in tachyarrhythmias in sudden cardiac death.
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DOI:
10.1161/circresaha.116.304678
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发表时间:
2015-06-05
影响因子:
20.1
通讯作者:
Bers DM
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作者:
Wagner S;Maier LS;Bers DM
Despite improvements in the therapy of underlying heart disease sudden cardiac death (SCD) is a major cause of death worldwide. Disturbed Na and Ca handling is known to be a major predisposing factor for life-threatening tachyarrhythmias. In cardiomyocytes many ion channels and transporters, including voltage-gated Na and Ca channels, cardiac ryanodine receptors, Na/Ca-exchanger and SR Ca-ATPase are involved in this regulation. We have learned a lot about the pathophysiological relevance of disturbed ion channel function from monogenetic disorders. Changes in the gating of a single ion channel and/or the activity of an ion pump suffice to dramatically increase the propensity for arrhythmias even in structurally normal hearts. Nevertheless, patients with heart failure (HF) with acquired dysfunction in many ion channels and transporters exhibit profound dysregulation of Na and Ca handling and Ca/calmodulin dependent protein kinase, and are especially prone to arrhythmias. A deeper understanding of the underlying arrhythmic principles is mandatory if we are to improve their outcome. This review addresses basic tachy-arrhythmic mechanisms, the underlying ionic mechanisms and the consequences for ion homeostasis, and the situation in complex diseases like HF.