MicroRNAs (miRNAs) are small regulatory molecules post-transcriptionally suppressing
mRNA activity. Many miRNAs in various organisms have been cloned but many unknown …

Postoperative atrial fibrillation (POAF) complicates 20–40% of cardiac surgical procedures
and 10–20% of non-cardiac thoracic operations. Typical features include onset at 2–4 days …

Eight years have passed since the publication of the only guideline on cardiac rehabilitation
(CR) in Japan,“Guidelines for rehabilitation in patients with cardiovascular disease (JCS …

The recommendations listed in this document are, whenever possible, evidence based. An
extensive evidence review was conducted, focusing on 2006 through October 2012 and …

The recommendations listed in this document are, whenever possible, evidence based. An
extensive evidence review was conducted, focusing on 2006 through October 2012 and …

Background Atrial fibrillation (AF) represents an increasing public health challenge with
profound social and economic implications. Methods A comprehensive synthesis and review …

Atrial fibrillation (AF) is an arrhythmia that can occur as the result of numerous different
pathophysiological processes in the atria. Some aspects of the morphological and …

Importance Clinically apparent atrial fibrillation increases the risk of ischemic stroke. In
contrast, perioperative atrial fibrillation may be viewed as a transient response to …

ContextAtrial fibrillation is a common, but potentially preventable, complication following
coronary artery bypass graft (CABG) surgery. ObjectivesTo assess the nature and …

Post-operative atrial fibrillation (POAF) is one of the most frequent complications of cardiac
surgery and an important predictor of patient morbidity as well as of prolonged …