Aim To explore whether sense of mastery can mediate the relationship between social
support and illness perception in patients with atrial fibrillation (AF) who were at the …

Background: The influence of depression on the recurrence of atrial fibrillation (AF) after
catheter ablation remains unclear. We performed a meta-analysis to evaluate the …

Background Atrial fibrillation (AF) is associated with significant impairment of quality of life
(QoL). Anxiety and depression are common in AF patients and might predispose to AF. We …

Objectives Atrial fibrillation (AF) and dementia are highly prevalent chronic and debilitating
conditions, especially affecting the older population. This review focuses on possible …

Background Atrial Fibrillation (AF) is a common condition associated with impaired quality of
life (QOL) and recurrent hospitalisation. Catheter ablation for AF is a well-established …

Background In atrial fibrillation (AF), there are known sex and sociodemographic disparities
in clinical outcomes such as stroke. We investigate whether disparities also exist with …

(1) Background: Atrial fibrillation (AF) is associated with anxiety, depression, and chronic
stress, and vice versa. The purpose of this study was to evaluate potential effects of …

Background Atrial fibrillation (AF), the most common abnormal heart rhythm, places a
considerable burden on patients, providers, and the US healthcare system. Objective The …

Purpose The CopenHeartRFA trial was designed and conducted to explore the effects of
rehabilitation on patients treated with ablation for atrial fibrillation (AF). It included a cardiac …

Background. Recent studies have shown a bidirectional relationship between atrial
fibrillation (AF) and psychological depression. However, little is known about the prevalence …