Modern anticoagulation therapy has dramatically reduced the risk of stroke and systemic
thromboembolism in people with atrial fibrillation (AF). However, AF still impairs quality of …

(1) Introduction: Catheter ablation has become a cornerstone for the management of
patients with atrial fibrillation (AF). Nevertheless, recurrence rates remain high. Epicardial …

Background Patients with obesity are at higher risk of developing atrial fibrillation (AF) and
benefit from radiofrequency ablation. Potentially, cryoballoon ablation (CBA) may be equally …

Background Arterial hypertension is the most common cardiovascular comorbidity in atrial
fibrillation (AF). Few studies investigated management strategies of hypertension in AF …

Background Emerging evidence suggests a pathophysiological link between obesity and
atrial fibrillation (AF). However, the contribution of body fat distribution to left atrial (LA) …

Electrical cardioversion (ECV) a widely utilized intervention for persistent atrial fibrillation
(AF) aimed at restoring sinus rhythm. However, ECV can be ineffective, raising questions …

Atrial fibrillation (AF) is the most prevalent arrhythmia globally, affecting 60 million people,
and its burden is predicted to increase by 60% in 2050. 1 Obesity is a significant predictor of …

Background Guidelines recommend prioritizing treatment with antiarrhythmic drugs before
referral of patients with atrial fibrillation to ablation, delaying a potential subsequent ablation …

Background Thrombocytopenia is often associated with adverse outcomes in patients with
atrial fibrillation. Therefore, we conducted a meta-analysis to comprehensively assess the …

Abstract (242 words) Background Left atrial low-voltage areas (LVAs) are known to be
associated with atrial myopathy and atrial fibrillation (AF) recurrence after catheter ablation …