There is mounting evidence to support the influence of inflammation in the pathogenesis of
atrial fibrillation (AF). Indeed, AF is associated with increased levels of known inflammatory …

Role of Inflammation in Initiation and Perpetuation of Atrial Fibrillation: A Systematic Review
of the Published Data Tim T. Issac, Hisham Dokainish, Nasser M. Lakkis Atrial fibrillation …

Aim Angiotensin converting enzyme 2 (ACE2) is an integral membrane protein whose main
action is to degrade angiotensin II. Plasma ACE2 activity is increased in various …

Left atrial (LA) structural and functional remodeling reflects a spectrum of pathophysiological
changes that have occurred in response to specific stressors. These changes include …

Background Atrial fibrillation is the most common cardiac arrhythmia, and no current therapy
is ideal for control of this condition. Experimental studies suggest that angiotensin II …

Atrial enlargement in response to pathological stimuli (eg, hypertension, mitral valve
disease) and physiological stimuli (exercise, pregnancy) can be comparable in magnitude …

BACKGROUND: Atrial fibrillation (AF) in heart failure (HF) is generally considered a
negative prognostic factor. Recent studies indicate that the incidence of AF might be …

Atrial fibrillation (AF) is commonly associated with congestive heart failure (CHF), and CHF
has been shown to be associated with atrial structural remodeling resulting in fibrosis. Atrial …

The left atrium is a dynamic chamber with peculiar characteristics. Stressors and disease
mechanisms may deeply modify its structure and function, leading to left atrial remodelling …

BACKGROUND: Atrial fibrillation (AF) is frequent in patients with chronic heart failure (CHF).
Experimental and small patient studies have demonstrated that blocking the renin …