The past few decades have generated growing recognition that the immune system makes
an important contribution to cardiac development, composition and function. Immune cells …

Myocardial fibrosis is a significant global health problem associated with nearly all forms of
heart disease. Cardiac fibroblasts comprise an essential cell type in the heart that is …

Background: Atrial fibrillation (AF) is frequently associated with enhanced inflammatory
response. The NLRP3 (NACHT, LRR, and PYD domain containing protein 3) inflammasome …

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) is the most common arrhythmia (estimated lifetime risk, 22%–26%). The
aim of this article is to review the clinical epidemiological features of AF and to relate them to …

Atrial fibrillation (AF) is the most common sustained arrhythmia in clinical practice. AF and its
complications are responsible for important population morbidity and mortality. Presently …

Atrial fibrillation (AF) is the most common clinically relevant arrhythmia and is associated
with increased morbidity and mortality. The incidence of AF is expected to continue to rise …

Atrial fibrillation (AF), the most common sustained cardiac arrhythmia, is an important
contributor to population morbidity and mortality. An arrhythmia that is particularly common …

The syncytium of cardiomyocytes in the heart is tethered within a matrix composed
principally of type I fibrillar collagen. The matrix has diverse mechanical functions that …

Objectives: The goal of this study was to assess mechanisms underlying atrial fibrillation
(AF) promotion by exercise training in an animal model. Background: High-level exercise …