MicroRNAs (miRNAs) are small regulatory molecules post-transcriptionally suppressing
mRNA activity. Many miRNAs in various organisms have been cloned but many unknown …

Arrhythmias are a class of cardiac dysfunction characterized by heart rate disturbances and
heart rhythm abnormalities, which are associated with substantial morbidity and mortality …

Atrial fibrillation (AF) is the most frequent chronic arrhythmia worldwide, and it is associated
with significant morbidity and mortality, making it a considerable burden both to patients and …

Abstract Background Circular RNA (circRNA) have been reported to play important roles in
cardiovascular diseases including myocardial infarction and heart failure. However, the role …

Aims Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) negatively impacts the efficacy of heart
rhythm control treatments in patients with atrial fibrillation (AF). Although COPD is …

Atrial fibrillation (AF) is often associated with limiting symptoms, and with significant
impairment in quality of life. As such, treatment strategies aimed at symptom control form an …

Aim Atrial fibrillation is a multifaceted disease requiring personalized treatment, in
accordance with current ESC guidelines. Despite a wide range of literature, we still have …

Objective Electrical cardioversion is frequently performed to restore sinus rhythm in patients
with persistent atrial fibrillation (AF). However, AF recurs in many patients and identifying the …

The new guidelines for the diagnosis and management of atrial fibrillation (AF) were
published by the European Society of Cardiology (ESC) in collaboration with the European …

The high prevalence of atrial fibrillation (AF) in the overall population and its association with
substantial morbidity, increased mortality and health care cost has instigated significant …