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The 2 different hypothetical “fibrotic pathways” are shown. On one side, in the majority of patients, first progressive atrial dilatation occurs and is followed later by extensive fibrosis. On the other side, progressive fibrosis occurs without preceding left atrial dilatation. AF indicates atrial fibrillation; LV, left ventricle; and LVZ, low‐voltage zones.
