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

OBJECTIVES Oral anticoagulants are the cornerstone of stroke prevention in high‐risk
patients with atrial fibrillation (AF). Geriatric elements, such as cognitive impairment and …

Objective To assess the association between anticoagulation, ischaemic stroke,
gastrointestinal and cerebral haemorrhage, and all cause mortality in older people with atrial …

Acute heart failure (AHF) is a major cause of unplanned hospitalisations in the elderly and is
associated with high mortality. Its prevalence has grown in the last years due to population …

Background Many patients with atrial fibrillation (AF) and elevated stroke risk are not
prescribed oral anticoagulation (OAC) despite evidence of benefit. Identification of factors …

Aims To assess antithrombotic therapy choices in relation to patient age in a large, global
registry on atrial fibrillation (AF). Methods and results Global Registry on Long-Term Oral …

Non-valvular atrial fibrillation (NVAF) is the most common arrhythmia in older patients.
Although direct-acting oral anticoagulants (DOAC) are the antithrombotic treatment of …

BACKGROUND Since 2010, the European Society of Cardiology has extended prescription
criteria for oral antithrombotic therapy (OAT) in atrial fibrillation (AF). Direct oral …

Urządzenia implantowane/zewnętrzne urządze‑nia monitorujące umożliwiają wykrycie
AHRE/subklinicznego AF (RYCINA 1). 3 Ze względu na krót‑ki czas monitorowania …

Patients aged≥ 75 years with the diagnosis of atrial fibrillation (AF) are at a higher risk of
stroke and, according to recent recommendations, should receive oral anticoagulant (OAC) …