Electrophysiological and molecular mechanisms of paroxysmal atrial fibrillation
Atrial fibrillation (AF) is an extremely prevalent arrhythmia that presents a wide range of
therapeutic challenges. AF usually begins in a self-terminating paroxysmal form (pAF). With …
therapeutic challenges. AF usually begins in a self-terminating paroxysmal form (pAF). With …
[HTML][HTML] Techniques for automated local activation time annotation and conduction velocity estimation in cardiac map**
Measurements of cardiac conduction velocity provide valuable functional and structural
insight into the initiation and perpetuation of cardiac arrhythmias, in both a clinical and …
insight into the initiation and perpetuation of cardiac arrhythmias, in both a clinical and …
Assessment of left atrial fibrosis by late gadolinium enhancement magnetic resonance imaging: methodology and clinical implications
J Siebermair, EG Kholmovski, N Marrouche - JACC: Clinical …, 2017 - jacc.org
Recently, studies using late gadolinium enhancement (LGE) magnetic resonance imaging
(MRI) to identify structural changes of atrial tissue have contributed significantly to …
(MRI) to identify structural changes of atrial tissue have contributed significantly to …
Mechanisms underlying antiarrhythmic properties of cardioprotective agents impacting inflammation and oxidative stress
K Andelova, BS Bacova, M Sykora, P Hlivak… - International Journal of …, 2022 - mdpi.com
The prevention of cardiac life-threatening ventricular fibrillation and stroke-provoking atrial
fibrillation remains a serious global clinical issue, with ongoing need for novel approaches …
fibrillation remains a serious global clinical issue, with ongoing need for novel approaches …
Concurrent micro-to macro-cardiac electrophysiology in myocyte cultures and human heart slices
The contact cardiac electrogram is derived from the extracellular manifestation of cellular
action potentials and cell-to-cell communication. It is used to guide catheter based clinical …
action potentials and cell-to-cell communication. It is used to guide catheter based clinical …
[HTML][HTML] The protective role of small heat shock proteins in cardiac diseases: key role in atrial fibrillation
X Hu, DMS Van Marion, M Wiersma, D Zhang… - Cell Stress and …, 2017 - Elsevier
Atrial fibrillation (AF) is the most common tachyarrhythmia which is associated with
increased morbidity and mortality. AF usually progresses from a self-terminating paroxysmal …
increased morbidity and mortality. AF usually progresses from a self-terminating paroxysmal …
[HTML][HTML] Post-operative atrial fibrillation is associated with a pre-existing structural and electrical substrate in human right atrial myocardium
Background Post-operative atrial fibrillation (POAF) is a major health economic burden.
However, the precise mechanisms in POAF remain unclear. In other forms of AF, sites of …
However, the precise mechanisms in POAF remain unclear. In other forms of AF, sites of …
Very-low-density lipoprotein of metabolic syndrome modulates gap junctions and slows cardiac conduction
Very-low-density lipoproteins (VLDL) is a hallmark of metabolic syndrome (MetS) and each
manifestation of MetS is related to atrial fibrillation (AF) risks. Slowed atrial conduction is a …
manifestation of MetS is related to atrial fibrillation (AF) risks. Slowed atrial conduction is a …
Characteristics of ventricular electrophysiological substrates in metabolic mice treated with empagliflozin
SJ Jhuo, IH Liu, WC Tasi, TW Chou, YH Lin… - International Journal of …, 2021 - mdpi.com
Empagliflozin (EMPA) is a sodium–glucose transporter 2 (SGLT2) inhibitor that functions as
a new-generation glucose-lowering agent and has been proven to be beneficial for patients …
a new-generation glucose-lowering agent and has been proven to be beneficial for patients …
Local conduction velocity in the presence of late gadolinium enhancement and myocardial wall thinning: a cardiac magnetic resonance study in a swine model of …
Background: Conduction velocity (CV) is an important property that contributes to the
arrhythmogenicity of the tissue substrate. The aim of this study was to investigate the …
arrhythmogenicity of the tissue substrate. The aim of this study was to investigate the …