Device-detected subclinical atrial tachyarrhythmias: definition, implications and management—an European Heart Rhythm Association (EHRA) consensus document …
Among atrial tachyarrhythmias (AT), atrial fibrillation (AF) is the most common sustained
arrhythmia. Many patients with AT have no symptoms during brief or even extended periods …
arrhythmia. Many patients with AT have no symptoms during brief or even extended periods …
Cardioversion of atrial fibrillation and atrial flutter revisited: current evidence and practical guidance for a common procedure
Cardioversion is widely used in patients with atrial fibrillation (AF) and atrial flutter when a
rhythm control strategy is pursued. We sought to summarize the current evidence on this …
rhythm control strategy is pursued. We sought to summarize the current evidence on this …
EACVI/EHRA Expert Consensus Document on the role of multi-modality imaging for the evaluation of patients with atrial fibrillation
Atrial fibrillation (AF) is the commonest cardiac rhythm disorder. Evaluation of patients with
AF requires an electrocardiogram, but imaging techniques should be considered for defining …
AF requires an electrocardiogram, but imaging techniques should be considered for defining …
Left atrial fibrosis in atrial fibrillation: Mechanisms, clinical evaluation and management
J Ma, Q Chen, S Ma - Journal of cellular and molecular …, 2021 - Wiley Online Library
Atrial fibrillation (AF), the commonest arrhythmia, shows associations with various disease
conditions. Mounting evidence indicates that atrial fibrosis is an important part of the …
conditions. Mounting evidence indicates that atrial fibrosis is an important part of the …
Left atrial appendage occlusion for stroke prevention in nonvalvular atrial fibrillation
FMS Collado, CM Lama von Buchwald… - Journal of the …, 2021 - Am Heart Assoc
The majority of embolic strokes in patients with nonvalvular atrial fibrillation are caused by
thrombi in the left atrial appendage. It is projected that strokes related to atrial fibrillation will …
thrombi in the left atrial appendage. It is projected that strokes related to atrial fibrillation will …
The impact of left atrium appendage morphology on stroke risk assessment in atrial fibrillation: a computational fluid dynamics study
Atrial fibrillation (AF) carries out a 5-fold increase in stroke risk, related to embolization of
thrombi clotting in left atrium (LA). Left atrial appendage (LAA) is the site with the highest …
thrombi clotting in left atrium (LA). Left atrial appendage (LAA) is the site with the highest …
Left atrial appendage function and stroke risk
S Yaghi, C Song, WA Gray, KL Furie, MSV Elkind… - Stroke, 2015 - Am Heart Assoc
The LAA is the remnant of the embryonic left atrium, whereas the smooth-walled left atrium
originates from the primordial pulmonary vein and its branches. The LAA is largely …
originates from the primordial pulmonary vein and its branches. The LAA is largely …
Computational fluid dynamic analysis of the left atrial appendage to predict thrombosis risk
During Atrial Fibrillation (AF) more than 90% of the left atrial thrombi responsible for
thromboembolic events originate in the left atrial appendage (LAA), a complex small sac …
thromboembolic events originate in the left atrial appendage (LAA), a complex small sac …
Percutaneous interventions for left atrial appendage exclusion: options, assessment, and imaging using 2D and 3D echocardiography
Percutaneous left atrial appendage (LAA) exclusion is an evolving treatment to prevent
embolic events in patients with nonvalvular atrial fibrillation. In the past few years multiple …
embolic events in patients with nonvalvular atrial fibrillation. In the past few years multiple …
Atrial cardiopathy: a mechanism of cryptogenic stroke
S Yaghi, H Kamel, MSV Elkind - Expert review of cardiovascular …, 2017 - Taylor & Francis
Introduction: Cryptogenic stroke accounts for approximately 30% of all ischemic strokes.
Recently, atrial cardiopathy diagnosed by the presence of one of its serum, imaging, or …
Recently, atrial cardiopathy diagnosed by the presence of one of its serum, imaging, or …