Aims To develop quality indicators (QIs) that may be used to evaluate the quality of care and
outcomes for adults with atrial fibrillation (AF). Methods and results We followed the ESC …

The most recent atrial fibrillation (AF) guidelines delivered by European Society of
Cardiology (ESC) offer an updated approach to AF management, with the perspective of …

Aims Treatment patterns were compared between randomized groups in EAST-AFNET 4 to
assess whether differences in anticoagulation, therapy of concomitant diseases, or intensity …

The modification of physical activity (PA) on the metabolic status in relation to atrial
fibrillation (AF) in obesity remains unknown. We aimed to investigate the independent and …

Prior randomised clinical trials (RCTs) have suggested that rhythm control offers no benefit
compared to accepting AF and instituting rate control in terms of all-cause mortality, CV …

Transforming health care is a difficult task: although physicians know which evidence-based
treatments work, delivering those in a unified fashion as integrated management often lacks …

Background Enhanced oxidative stress occurs in atrial fibrillation (AF), however its impact on
the efficacy and safety of anticoagulation is unknown. We sought to evaluate whether 8 …

Thromboembolic events (TEE) associated with atrial fibrillation (AF) are highly recurrent and
usually severe, causing permanent disability or, even, death. Previous data consistently …

Aims The aim is to describe the rationale, design, delivery, and baseline characteristics of
the Stroke prevention and rhythm control Treatment: Evaluation of an Educational …

Aims Bleeding risk assessment is recommended in guidelines for the management of atrial
fibrillation (AF). The HAS-BLED score was proposed prior to non-vitamin K antagonist oral …