Abstract Background and Aim Obesity affects nearly 650 million adults worldwide, and the
prevalence is steadily rising. This condition has significant adverse effects on cardiovascular …

Background Recent studies have suggested an association between sleep duration and
cardiovascular diseases; however, the link to AF is inconclusive. This study aimed to explore …

Heart failure is associated with histone deacetylase (HDAC) regulation of gene expression,
the inhibition of which is thought to be beneficial for heart failure therapy. Here, we explored …

Aims Data on safety outcomes of left atrial appendage occlusion (LAAO) in elderly patients
are limited. This study aimed to compare the outcomes of LAAO between octogenarians …

There is a complex bidirectional relationship between sleep health and CVD. Sleep
disturbances have systemic effects that contribute to the development of CVD, including …

Abstract Background The CASTLE-HTx trial demonstrated the benefit of atrial fibrillation (AF)
ablation compared with medical therapy in decreasing mortality, need for left ventricular …

Noteworthy in Cardiothoracic Surgery 2023 summarizes a few of the most high-impact trials
and provocative trends in cardiothoracic surgery and transplantation this past year …

Background This systematic review assesses the likelihood of developing dementia and
cognitive impairment in patients with atrial fibrillation (AF) receiving non-vitamin K antagonist …

Purpose of review This review seeks to provide important information on each of the major
domains of social determinants of health (SDOH) in the context of atherosclerotic …

Background Left atrial appendage occlusion (LAAO) provides mechanical cardioembolic
protection for atrial fibrillation (AF) patients who cannot use oral anticoagulation therapy …