Aging and atrial fibrillation: A vicious circle

P Gao, X Gao, B Xie, G Tse, T Liu - International Journal of Cardiology, 2023 - Elsevier
Atrial fibrillation (AF) is the commonest sustained cardiac arrhythmia observed in clinical
practice. Its prevalence increases dramatically with advancing age. This review article …

The relationship between exposure to PM2. 5 and atrial fibrillation in older adults: A systematic review and meta-analysis

F Wang, X Ahat, Q Liang, Y Ma, M Sun, L Lin… - Science of The Total …, 2021 - Elsevier
Abstract Fine particle matter (PM 2.5) is recognized as atrial fibrillation (AF) risk factor,
especially for older adults. However, studies on the relationship between PM 2.5 and AF …

Perceived vs. objective frailty in patients with atrial fibrillation and impact on anticoagulant dosing: an ETNA-AF-Europe sub-analysis

I Diemberger, S Fumagalli, AM Mazzone, A Bakhai… - Europace, 2022 - academic.oup.com
Aims Frailty is common in patients with atrial fibrillation (AF), with possible impact on
therapies and outcomes. However, definitions of frailty are variable, and may not overlap …

miR-29b ameliorates atrial fibrosis in rats with atrial fibrillation by targeting TGFβRΙ and inhibiting the activation of Smad-2/3 pathway

X Han, S Wang, Z Yong, X Zhang, X Wang - Journal of Bioenergetics and …, 2022 - Springer
Objective Atrial fibrillation (AF) is a major cause of stroke with lifetime risks. microRNAs
(miRNAs) are associated with AF attenuation, yet the mechanism remains unknown. This …

STOPP/START anti-aggregation and anticoagulation alerts in atrial fibrillation

F Salis, A Palimodde, S Rundeddu… - Current Vascular …, 2023 - ingentaconnect.com
Background: Atrial Fibrillation (AF) is common in the elderly. A key component of AF
management is Oral Anticoagulant Therapy (OAT), consisting of Vitamin K Antagonists …

[HTML][HTML] Role of Malnutrition in Atrial Fibrillation: A Prospective Study including Individuals≥ 75 Years of Age

K Göçer, B Öztürk - Nutrients, 2023 - mdpi.com
Background: Atrial fibrillation (AF) is the most common rhythm disorder in the elderly. The AF
can cause life-threatening thromboembolic complications. Therefore, there is a need to …

[HTML][HTML] Atrial Fibrillation and Dementia: Focus on Shared Pathophysiological Mechanisms and Therapeutic Implications

G Carbone, E Ercolano, L Bencivenga… - Journal of the American …, 2024 - Elsevier
Objectives Atrial fibrillation (AF) and dementia are highly prevalent chronic and debilitating
conditions, especially affecting the older population. This review focuses on possible …

[HTML][HTML] Combined association of multiple chronic diseases and social isolation with the functional disability after stroke in elderly patients: a multicenter cross …

X Liu, H Yu, Y Gao, J Zhou, M Zhou, L Wan, F Xiong… - BMC geriatrics, 2021 - Springer
Abstract Background Multiple chronic diseases (MCDs) and social isolation are independent
risk factors related to stroke and disability, but it is unknown whether the combination of …

[HTML][HTML] Edoxaban for stroke prevention in atrial fibrillation and factors associated with dosing: patient characteristics from the prospective observational ETNA-AF …

X Guo, J Du, Y Yang, M Wu, W Ou, X Han, Z Wang… - Scientific Reports, 2024 - nature.com
Real-world data on effectiveness and safety of a single non-vitamin K antagonist oral
anticoagulant in the Chinese population with atrial fibrillation (AF) are limited. This study …

[HTML][HTML] An updated meta-analysis of device related thrombus following left atrial appendage closure in patients with atrial fibrillation

S Zhang, S Xiong, Y Guan, X Zhao, Y Qin… - Frontiers in …, 2022 - frontiersin.org
Aims Device related thrombus (DRT) is a known complication of left atrial appendage
closure (LAAC). However, the relation between DRT and elevated risk of ischemic events …