Exosomes play a role as mediators of cell-to-cell communication, thus exhibiting pleiotropic
activities to homeostasis regulation. Exosomal non-coding RNAs (ncRNAs), mainly …

Atrial fibrillation (AF) is the most common arrhythmia (estimated lifetime risk, 22%–26%). The
aim of this article is to review the clinical epidemiological features of AF and to relate them to …

The atria provide an important contribution to cardiac function. 1, 2 Besides their impact on
ventricular filling, they serve as a volume reservoir, host pacemaker cells and important parts …

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 atria provide an important contribution to cardiac function. 1, 2 Besides their impact on
ventricular filling, they serve as a volume reservoir, host pacemaker cells and important parts …

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 …

Background—Atrial fibrillation (AF) is a progressive condition that begins with hemodynamic
and/or structural changes in the left atrium (LA) and evolves through paroxysmal and …

The natural history of atrial fibrillation (AF) is characterized by a gradual worsening with time.
The recent finding that AF itself produces changes in atrial function and structure has …

1.1. Organization of Committee and Evidence Review (UPDATED) For new or updated text,
view the 2011 Focused Update and the 2011 Update on Dabigatran. Text supporting …

Atrial fibrillation is a condition in which control of heart rhythm is taken away from the normal
sinus node pacemaker by rapid activity in different areas within the upper chambers (atria) of …