Molecular basis of atrial fibrillation pathophysiology and therapy: a translational perspective
Atrial fibrillation (AF) is a highly prevalent arrhythmia, with substantial associated morbidity
and mortality. There have been significant management advances over the past 2 decades …
and mortality. There have been significant management advances over the past 2 decades …
Computational models in cardiology
The treatment of individual patients in cardiology practice increasingly relies on advanced
imaging, genetic screening and devices. As the amount of imaging and other diagnostic …
imaging, genetic screening and devices. As the amount of imaging and other diagnostic …
[PDF][PDF] A platform for generation of chamber-specific cardiac tissues and disease modeling
Tissue engineering using cardiomyocytes derived from human pluripotent stem cells holds a
promise to revolutionize drug discovery, but only if limitations related to cardiac chamber …
promise to revolutionize drug discovery, but only if limitations related to cardiac chamber …
[HTML][HTML] Cardiac transmembrane ion channels and action potentials: cellular physiology and arrhythmogenic behavior
Cardiac arrhythmias are among the leading causes of mortality. They often arise from
alterations in the electrophysiological properties of cardiac cells and their underlying ionic …
alterations in the electrophysiological properties of cardiac cells and their underlying ionic …
Cellular and molecular electrophysiology of atrial fibrillation initiation, maintenance, and progression
Atrial fibrillation (AF) is the most common clinically relevant arrhythmia and is associated
with increased morbidity and mortality. The incidence of AF is expected to continue to rise …
with increased morbidity and mortality. The incidence of AF is expected to continue to rise …
Cellular and molecular mechanisms of atrial arrhythmogenesis in patients with paroxysmal atrial fibrillation
Background—Electrical, structural, and Ca2+-handling remodeling contribute to the
perpetuation/progression of atrial fibrillation (AF). Recent evidence has suggested a role for …
perpetuation/progression of atrial fibrillation (AF). Recent evidence has suggested a role for …
Enhanced Sarcoplasmic Reticulum Ca2+ Leak and Increased Na+-Ca2+ Exchanger Function Underlie Delayed Afterdepolarizations in Patients With Chronic Atrial …
Background—Delayed afterdepolarizations (DADs) carried by Na+-Ca2+-exchange current
(INCX) in response to sarcoplasmic reticulum (SR) Ca2+ leak can promote atrial fibrillation …
(INCX) in response to sarcoplasmic reticulum (SR) Ca2+ leak can promote atrial fibrillation …
Enhanced Ca2+-Dependent SK-Channel Gating and Membrane Trafficking in Human Atrial Fibrillation
Background: Small-conductance Ca2+-activated K+ (SK)–channel inhibitors have
antiarrhythmic effects in animal models of atrial fibrillation (AF), presenting a potential novel …
antiarrhythmic effects in animal models of atrial fibrillation (AF), presenting a potential novel …
[HTML][HTML] Ion channels in the heart
Optimal cardiac function depends on proper timing of excitation and contraction in various
regions of the heart, as well as on appropriate heart rate. This is accomplished via …
regions of the heart, as well as on appropriate heart rate. This is accomplished via …
Computational models of atrial fibrillation: Achievements, challenges, and perspectives for improving clinical care
Despite significant advances in its detection, understanding and management, atrial
fibrillation (AF) remains a highly prevalent cardiac arrhythmia with a major impact on …
fibrillation (AF) remains a highly prevalent cardiac arrhythmia with a major impact on …