University of Medicine, Pharmacy, Science and Technology “George Emil Palade” of Targu Mures 1 article published in JoVE Medicine Transesophageal Atrial Burst Pacing for Atrial Fibrillation Induction in Rats Vasile Bogdan Halațiu1, Marcel Perian1, Alkora Ioana Balan1, Alina Scridon1 1Physiology Department, University of Medicine, Pharmacy, Science and Technology “George Emil Palade” of Târgu Mureș The present work describes an experimental protocol of transesophageal atrial burst pacing for efficient induction of atrial fibrillation (AF) in rats. The protocol can be used in rats with healthy or remodeled hearts, allowing the study of AF pathophysiology, identification of novel therapeutic targets, and evaluation of new therapeutic strategies.
