Calcium signaling and cardiac arrhythmias
There has been a significant progress in our understanding of the molecular mechanisms by
which calcium (Ca2+) ions mediate various types of cardiac arrhythmias. A growing list of …
which calcium (Ca2+) ions mediate various types of cardiac arrhythmias. A growing list of …
Computational models in cardiology
The treatment of individual patients in cardiology practice increasingly relies on advanced
imaging, genetic screening and devices. As the amount of imaging and other diagnostic …
imaging, genetic screening and devices. As the amount of imaging and other diagnostic …
Computational models of atrial fibrillation: Achievements, challenges, and perspectives for improving clinical care
Despite significant advances in its detection, understanding and management, atrial
fibrillation (AF) remains a highly prevalent cardiac arrhythmia with a major impact on …
fibrillation (AF) remains a highly prevalent cardiac arrhythmia with a major impact on …
Cardiac alternans: from bedside to bench and back
Cardiac alternans arises from dynamical instabilities in the electrical and calcium cycling
systems of the heart, and often precedes ventricular arrhythmias and sudden cardiac death …
systems of the heart, and often precedes ventricular arrhythmias and sudden cardiac death …
Computational modeling of cardiac electrophysiology and arrhythmogenesis: toward clinical translation
The complexity of cardiac electrophysiology, involving dynamic changes in numerous
components across multiple spatial (from ion channel to organ) and temporal (from …
components across multiple spatial (from ion channel to organ) and temporal (from …
Mechanisms and drug development in atrial fibrillation
Atrial fibrillation is a highly prevalent cardiac arrhythmia and the most important cause of
embolic stroke. Although genetic studies have identified an increasing assembly of AF …
embolic stroke. Although genetic studies have identified an increasing assembly of AF …
[HTML][HTML] Altered calcium handling produces reentry-promoting action potential alternans in atrial fibrillation–remodeled hearts
T Liu, F Xiong, XY Qi, J Xiao, L Villeneuve, I Abu-Taha… - JCI insight, 2020 - ncbi.nlm.nih.gov
Atrial fibrillation (AF) alters atrial cardiomyocyte (ACM) Ca 2+ handling, promoting ectopic
beat formation. We examined the effects of AF-associated remodeling on Ca 2+-related …
beat formation. We examined the effects of AF-associated remodeling on Ca 2+-related …
The role of personalized atrial modeling in understanding atrial fibrillation mechanisms and improving treatment
Atrial fibrillation is the most common arrhythmia in humans and is associated with high
morbidity, mortality and health-related expenses. Computational approaches have been …
morbidity, mortality and health-related expenses. Computational approaches have been …
Remodeling in Persistent Atrial Fibrillation: Pathophysiology and Therapeutic Targets—A Systematic Review
A Roka, I Burright - Physiologia, 2023 - mdpi.com
Atrial fibrillation (AF) is characterized by disorganized rapid atrial electrical activity, which
leads to impaired atrial function, adverse hemodynamic effects, and increased …
leads to impaired atrial function, adverse hemodynamic effects, and increased …
[HTML][HTML] Understanding AF mechanisms through computational modelling and simulations
AF is a progressive disease of the atria, involving complex mechanisms related to its
initiation, maintenance and progression. Computational modelling provides a framework for …
initiation, maintenance and progression. Computational modelling provides a framework for …