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Both sympathetic and parasympathetic systems interact in developing AF along with cardiac ganglionated plexi (GP). Thus autonomic dysfunction is present in AF. There are methods including selective ablation that reduce autonomic innervation and show to reduce the incidence of spontaneous or induced atrial arrhythmias. Heart rate variability (HRV) is a useful tool to assess sympathetic and parasympathetic influences on disease states. HRV can be improved following intervention and is thus a useful application in assessing autonomic dysfunction in patients with AF.<\/jats:p><\/jats:sec><jats:sec><jats:title>Conclusion<\/jats:title><jats:p>ANS plays a crucial role in the development, propagation and complexity of AF. 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