Atrial fibrillation (AF) is the most common cardiac arrhythmia. However, the development of
preventative therapies for AF has been disappointing. The infiltration of immune cells and …

Atrial fibrillation (AF) is the most common clinically relevant arrhythmia, but the methods
available for treating AF and its complications (of which the most important is …

This paper discusses the evolving concept of atrial myopathy by presenting how it develops
and how it affects the properties of the atria. It also reviews the complex relationships among …

Atrial fibrillation (AF) is associated with increased risk for stroke and systemic embolism.
There is plausible evidence linking inflammation to the initiation and perpetuation of AF and …

The vascular endothelium is a monolayer of cells between the vessel lumen and the
vascular smooth muscle cells. Nitric oxide (NO) is a soluble gas continuously synthesized …

A surge of data has reproducibly identified strong associations of OSA with cardiac
arrhythmias. As an extension of epidemiologic and clinic-based findings, experimental …

Polyphenols are composed of a wide variety of molecules that are classified into several
categories, according to their chemical type such as phenolic acids, flavonoids, stilbenes …

Aortic abdominal aneurysms (AAA) are important causes of cardiovascular morbidity and
mortality. Oxidative stress may link multiple mechanisms of AAA including vascular …

Atrial fibrillation (AF) is the most common type of cardiac arrhythmia and its prevalence
increases with age. The irregular and rapid contraction of the atria can lead to ineffective …

Atrial fibrillation (AF) is a prevalent cardiac arrhythmia that still remains a significant health
concern, especially due to its consequences, including stroke and heart failure. This review …