Background: The American Heart Association, in conjunction with the National Institutes of
Health, annually reports the most up-to-date statistics related to heart disease, stroke, and …

BACKGROUND: The American Heart Association (AHA), in conjunction with the National
Institutes of Health, annually reports the most up-to-date statistics related to heart disease …

The global prevalence of atrial fibrillation (AF) has increased substantially over the past
three decades and is currently approximately 60 million cases. Incident AF and its clinical …

Atrial fibrillation (AF) is associated with an increased risk of myocardial infarction (MI) and
vice versa. This bidirectional association relies on shared risk factors as well as on several …

Importance Oral anticoagulation (OAC) is underprescribed in underrepresented racial and
ethnic group individuals with atrial fibrillation (AF). Little is known of how differential OAC …

Summary Globally, up to 1· 5 million individuals with ischaemic stroke or transient ischaemic
attack can be newly diagnosed with atrial fibrillation per year. In the past decade, evidence …

There is a growing appreciation for differences in epidemiology, treatment, and outcomes of
cardiovascular conditions by sex. Historically, cardiovascular clinical trials have under …

Background Atrial fibrillation (AF) is the most common heart rhythm disorder among adults
and leads to substantial morbidity and mortality. Objectives The purpose of the study was to …

Atrial cardiomyopathy refers to structural and electrical remodelling of the atria, which can
lead to impaired mechanical function. While historical studies have implicated atrial …

Background and aims This study aimed to investigate the role of C-reactive protein (CRP) in
atrial fibrillation (AF) from epidemiological and genetic perspectives. Methods and results …