AF is a heterogeneous rhythm disorder that is related to a wide spectrum of etiologies and
has broad clinical presentations. Mechanisms underlying AF are complex and remain …

Background Patients with chronic kidney disease (CKD) and type 2 diabetes (T2D) are at
risk of atrial fibrillation or flutter (AFF) due to cardiac remodeling and kidney complications …

Atrial fibrillation (AF) and ischemic heart disease (IHD) represent the two most common
clinical cardiac diseases, characterized by angina, arrhythmia, myocardial damage, and …

Telemedicine and all types of monitoring systems have proven to be a useful and low-cost
tool with a high level of applicability in cardiology. The objective of this work is to present an …

Background Pulmonary vein isolation (PVI) is the cornerstone of atrial fibrillation (AF)
ablation but the recurrence rate remains relatively high in persistent patients with AF …

Atrial fibrillation (AF) is an ectopic rhythm originating in the atrium. AF is the most common
sustained cardiac arrhythmia in clinical practice and it is an enormous burden worldwide …

Background Atrial fibrillation (AF) is the most common sustained cardiac arrhythmia and post-
operative atrial fibrillation (POAF) is a major healthcare burden, contributing to an increased …

Cardiac troponin assays have provided a significant contribution for the early diagnosis of
cardiovascular events. There is significant evidence about the association between the …

Silent brain infarctions (SBIs) are brain lesions noted on neuroimaging that are not
associated with clinical symptoms. SBIs are associated with a number of vascular risk factors …

Background While smoking elevates the risk for cardiovascular disease (CVD) among atrial
fibrillation (AF) patients, whether smoking cessation after AF diagnosis actually leads to …