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

Atrial fibrillation (AF) is a complex condition requiring holistic management with multiple
treatment decisions about optimal thromboprophylaxis, symptom control (and prevention of …

Catheter ablation for atrial fibrillation (AF) has emerged as an important rhythm-control
strategy and is by far the most common cardiac ablation procedure performed worldwide …

Background Atrial fibrillation (AF) is a common cardiac arrhythmia that increases the risk of
stroke. Medical therapy for decreasing stroke risk involves anticoagulation, which may …

Cardiac thromboembolism attributed to atrial fibrillation (AF) is responsible for up to one-
third of ischemic strokes. Stroke may be the first manifestation of previously undetected AF …

Sleep-disordered breathing (SDB), characterized by specific underlying physiological
mechanisms, comprises obstructive and central pathophysiology, affects nearly 1 billion …

Background: Undiagnosed atrial fibrillation (AF) may cause preventable strokes. Guidelines
differ regarding AF screening recommendations. We tested whether point-of-care screening …

Female sex has been suggested as a risk modifier for stroke in patients with atrial fibrillation
(AF) with comorbid prevalent stroke risk factors. Management has evolved over time towards …

The technological evolution and widespread availability of wearables and handheld ECG
devices capable of screening for atrial fibrillation (AF), and their promotion directly to …

Stroke prevention in patients with atrial fibrillation (AF) is one pillar of the management of
this common arrhythmia. Substantial advances in the epidemiology and associated …