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

Approximately 10% of ischemic strokes are associated with atrial fibrillation (AF) first
diagnosed at the time of stroke. Detecting asymptomatic AF would provide an opportunity to …

Trustworthy clinical practice guidelines should be based on a systematic review of the
literature, provide ratings of the quality of evidence and the strength of recommendations …

Atrial fibrillation (AF) is the most common sustained cardiac arrhythmia in the general
population. The Korean Heart Rhythm Society organized a Korean AF Management …

Aims Contemporary data regarding atrial fibrillation (AF) management and current use of
oral anticoagulants (OACs) for stroke prevention are needed. Methods and results The …

Oral anticoagulation (OAC) is highly effective preventing stroke and mortality in AF, but
withdrawal is common in the elderly, when high bleeding risk and when are difficulties …

Background Atrial fibrillation (AF) is the most commonly diagnosed arrhythmia, which is
associated with an increased risk of stroke. Several studies have suggested that female AF …

As a consequence of population aging, we have witnessed in internal medicine hospital
wards a progressive shift from a population of in-patients relatively young and mainly …

Optimal stroke prevention using oral anticoagulant (OAC) therapy is essential for the
management of patients with atrial fibrillation (AF) who are at increased risk of stroke, but …

Atrial fibrillation is the most common arrhythmia. It increases the risk of thromboembolism by
up to fivefold. Guidelines provide evidence-based recommendations to effectively mitigate …