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World J Cardiol. Dec 26, 2025; 17(12): 114575
Published online Dec 26, 2025. doi: 10.4330/wjc.v17.i12.114575
Figure 1
Figure 1 Main mechanisms of atrial fibrillation in patients with diabetes. Diabetes mellitus increases atrial fibrillation risk through multiple interconnected pathways, including inflammation, oxidative stress, atrial structural and electrical remodeling, accumulation of advanced glycation end products and autonomic dysfunction. These processes involve cytokine elevation, ion channel and calcium-handling abnormalities, reactive oxygen species release and cardiac autonomic neuropathy, ultimately promoting atrial arrhythmogenesis. NLRP3: NOD-like receptor pyrin domain containing the 3; ROS: Reactive oxygen species.