Heart disease, as well as systemic metabolic alterations, can leave a 'fingerprint'of structural
and functional changes in the atrial myocardium, leading to the onset of atrial …

Background Atrial fibrosis causes abnormal conduction through the atria, creating a
substrate for atrial fibrillation (AF). In a rabbit model, rapid atrial pacing produces significant …

Purpose It is well known that hyperthyroidism is associated with atrial fibrillation (AF);
however, the relationship between hypothyroidism and AF remains controversial. Methods …

Atrial fibrillation (AF) and heart failure (HF) are common cardiovascular diseases that often
co-exist. Animal models have suggested complex AF-promoting atrial structural, electrical …

Cell communication, an essential component of integrated physiological function in
multicellular organisms, is mediated largely through informational molecules, such as …

Atrial fibrillation (AF) occurrence and maintenance is associated with progressive
remodeling of electrophysiological (repolarization and conduction) and 3D structural …

Atrial fibrillation (AF) is the most common arrhythmia in clinical practice. Atrial fibrosis has
emerged as an important pathophysiological contributor and has been linked to AF …

Atrial fibrillation (AF) and congestive heart failure (CHF) are 2 frequently encountered
conditions in clinical practice. Both lead to changes in atrial function and structure, an array …

Background Atrial fibrillation (AF) is the most common arrhythmia in clinical practice and is a
potential cause of thromboembolic events. AF induces significant changes in the …

The heart is a major target of thyroid hormones, with maintenance of euthyroid hormone
balance critical for proper function. In particular, chronic low thyroid function can eventually …