Atrial dysfunction has been widely considered a marker or consequence of other cardiac
conditions rather than the cause itself. Here, we propose the term atrial failure as a clinically …

Atrial fibrillation (AF) is associated with structural, electrical, and contractile remodeling of
the atria. Development and progression of atrial fibrosis is the hallmark of structural …

Komisję ESC ds. Wytycznych Postępowania nadzoruje i koordynuje przygotowywanie
nowych wytycznych i stanowisk przez grupy robocze i inne grupy ekspertów. Komitet jest …

Background: Atrial fibrillation (AF) and left ventricular systolic dysfunction (LVSD) frequently
co-exist despite adequate rate control. Existing randomized studies of AF and LVSD of …

Surveys and registries are needed to verify that real-life daily practice is in keeping with what
is recommended in the guidelines, thus completing the loop between clinical research …

The world population continues to grow older rapidly, mostly because of declining fertility
and increasing longevity. Since age represents the largest risk factor for cardiovascular …

Atrial fibrillation (AF) and stroke are important major health problems that share common risk
factors and frequently coexist. Left atrial (LA) remodeling is an important underlying …

Se recomienda a los profesionales de la salud que tengan en consideración la presente
guía de la ESC/EACTS en la toma de decisiones clínicas en su ejercicio diario, así como en …

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 …

Background Patients with heart failure with preserved ejection fraction (HFpEF) frequently
develop atrial fibrillation (AF). There are no randomized trials examining the effects of AF …