Basic Science Research Into the Mechanisms of Atrial Fibrillation

Anna Pfenniger, MD, PhD, cardiac electrophysiologist and instructor of Medicine in the Division of Cardiology at Northwestern Medicine, discusses the role of basic science research for the treatment of atrial fibrillation (AF). Dr. Pfenniger also talks about current basic science research taking place at Northwestern Medicine and how findings may impact the care of patients with AF in the future. For more Northwestern Medicine Cardiovascular breakthroughs, visit breakthroughsforphysicians.nm.org/cardiovascular.