EP on EP Episode 80: Autonomic Nervous System and AF, Peng-Shen Chen, MD, FHRS-EP on EP Episode 80: Autonomic Nervous System and AF, Peng-Shen Chen, MD, FHRS

EP on EP Episode 80: Autonomic Nervous System and AF, Peng-Shen Chen, MD, FHRS

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In this video, Dr. Peng Chen discusses his research on the autonomic nervous system and its interaction with atrial fibrillation (AFib). He explains that his basic science research in animal models showed that the simultaneous activation of sympathetic and parasympathetic nerves can initiate AFib. In humans, he developed a method to record skin sympathetic nerve activity, which was found to be associated with the occurrence and termination of AFib. Dr. Chen suggests that reducing large bursts of nerve activity may be a more effective approach than using beta blockers to prevent AFib. He also discusses his interest in subcutaneous nerve stimulation as a potential treatment option.

Keywords

autonomic nervous system

atrial fibrillation

sympathetic and parasympathetic nerves

skin sympathetic nerve activity

nerve stimulation