Accompanying the aging of populations worldwide, and increased survival with chronic
diseases, the incidence and prevalence of atrial fibrillation (AF) are rising, justifying the term …

The cardiovascular disease (CVD) pandemic has placed considerable strain on healthcare
systems, quality of life, and physical function, while remaining the leading cause of death …

Research into cardiac autonomic control has received great interest in the past 20 years,
and we are now at a critical juncture with regard to the clinical translation of the experimental …

The autonomic nervous system regulates all aspects of normal cardiac function, and is
recognized to play a critical role in the pathophysiology of many cardiovascular diseases. As …

Aims The objective was to examine the association of physical activity and resting heart rate
(RHR) with hospital-diagnosed atrial fibrillation (AF) in a Norwegian cohort. Methods and …

Objective A systematic review, meta-analysis and meta-regression were performed on
selected studies to investigate the incidence of atrial fibrillation (AF) among athletes …

Myocardial fibrosis (MF) represents the underlying pathologic condition of many cardiac
disease, leading to cardiac dysfunction and heart failure (HF). Biopsy studies have shown …

Although traditionally seen as a sport for elite schools and colleges, rowing is a founding
Olympic event and is increasingly enjoyed by people of all ages and abilities. The sport's …

Atrial fibrillation (AF) is the most common cardiac arrhythmia. The prevalence increases with
increasing age. In middle‐aged men, endurance sport practice is associated with increased …

Atrial fibrillation (AF) is the most common heart arrhythmia, the risk of which typically
increases with age. This condition is commonly associated with major cardiovascular …