摘要
Atrial fibrillation(AF)is a prevalent cardiac arrhythmia with a multifactorial pathophysiology involving electrical,structural,and autonomic remodeling of the atria.AF is closely associated with elevated interleukin-6(IL-6)levels,which contribute to atrial remodeling and the progression of AF.This review summarizes the mechanisms by which IL-6 promotes AF through inflammatory pathways,atrial fibrosis,electrical remodeling,and calcium mishandling.Experimental models have demonstrated that IL-6 neutralization reduces the incidence of AF,highlighting its potential as a therapeutic target.Future studies should focus on IL-6 blockade strategies to manage AF,aiming to improve patient outcomes.
基金
supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of China(No.82170326 and No.82470328 to Y.D.,No.82100339 to Q.D.).