[HTML][HTML] Obesity and atrial fibrillation: a comprehensive review of the pathophysiological mechanisms and links
CA Goudis, P Korantzopoulos, IV Ntalas… - Journal of …, 2015 - Elsevier
Obesity is a worldwide health problem with epidemic proportions that has been associated
with atrial fibrillation (AF). Even though the underlying pathophysiological mechanisms have …
with atrial fibrillation (AF). Even though the underlying pathophysiological mechanisms have …
The importance of sleep-disordered breathing in cardiovascular disease
Obstructive sleep apnoea and central sleep apnoea/Cheyne-Stokes respiration are
collectively referred to as sleep-disordered breathing (SDB). Rapidly accumulating evidence …
collectively referred to as sleep-disordered breathing (SDB). Rapidly accumulating evidence …
The implications of obesity for cardiac arrhythmia mechanisms and management
The ever-increasing prevalence of obesity poses a significant burden on the health care
system with escalating socioeconomic consequences. At the individual level, obesity is well …
system with escalating socioeconomic consequences. At the individual level, obesity is well …
[HTML][HTML] Obstructive sleep apnoea and atrial fibrillation
L Zhang, Y Hou, SS Po - Arrhythmia & electrophysiology review, 2015 - ncbi.nlm.nih.gov
Atrial fibrillation (AF) is the most prevalent cardiac arrhythmia and is associated with
significant morbidity and mortality. Obstructive sleep apnoea (OSA) is common among …
significant morbidity and mortality. Obstructive sleep apnoea (OSA) is common among …
Impact of sleep-disordered breathing and efficacy of positive airway pressure on mortality in patients with chronic heart failure and sleep-disordered breathing: a meta …
S Nakamura, K Asai, Y Kubota, K Murai… - Clinical Research in …, 2015 - Springer
Backgrounds To conduct a meta-analysis to investigate whether sleep-disordered breathing
(SDB) is an independent risk factor for mortality and whether positive airway pressure (PAP) …
(SDB) is an independent risk factor for mortality and whether positive airway pressure (PAP) …
[HTML][HTML] Presence and severity of obstructive sleep apnea and remote outcomes of atrial fibrillation ablations—a long-term prospective, cross-sectional cohort study
Background Prior studies suggested that obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) promotes
recurrence of arrhythmia in patients after atrial fibrillation (AF) ablation. Methods In this …
recurrence of arrhythmia in patients after atrial fibrillation (AF) ablation. Methods In this …
Lifestyle modification in the prevention and treatment of atrial fibrillation
Atrial fibrillation (AF) is the most common arrhythmia worldwide and has a significant impact
on morbidity and mortality. Additionally, the incidence and prevalence of AF is expected to …
on morbidity and mortality. Additionally, the incidence and prevalence of AF is expected to …
Optimizing atrial fibrillation management: from ICU and beyond
Atrial fibrillation (AF) that newly occurs during critical illness presents challenges for both
short-and long-term management. During critical illness, patients with new-onset AF are …
short-and long-term management. During critical illness, patients with new-onset AF are …
Obstructive respiratory events and premature atrial contractions after cardioversion
Recurrence of atrial fibrillation (AF) after electrical cardioversion (ECV) is increased in
patients with obstructive sleep apnoea (OSA). In patients with persistent AF, with (n= 40) and …
patients with obstructive sleep apnoea (OSA). In patients with persistent AF, with (n= 40) and …
Sleep-disordered breathing and cardiac arrhythmias
Over the past few years sleep-disordered breathing has been identified as an important
factor in arrhythmogenesis and a potential target of therapy to prevent cardiac arrhythmias in …
factor in arrhythmogenesis and a potential target of therapy to prevent cardiac arrhythmias in …