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

Growing evidence suggests a consistent association between atrial fibrillation (AF) and
cognitive impairment and dementia that is independent of clinical stroke. This report from the …

Aims Atrial fibrillation (AF) is generally regarded as a risk factor for dementia, though
longitudinal studies assessing the association between AF and dementia have shown …

Aims To systematic review and meta-analyse the association and mechanistic links between
atrial fibrillation (AF) and cognitive impairment. Methods and results PubMed, EMBASE, and …

Numerous vascular risk factors and vascular diseases contribute to cognitive impairment
and dementia. Many studies and registries show an association of atrial fibrillation (AF) with …

Aims The concept of “atrial cardiomyopathy”(AtCM) had been percolating through the
literature since its first mention in 1972. Since then, publications using the term were …

Aims To assess whether AF is a risk factor for cognitive dysfunction we used prospective
data on AF, repeat cognitive scores, and dementia incidence in adults followed over 45 to 85 …

Rationale Optimal secondary prevention of embolic stroke of undetermined source is not
established. The current standard in these patients is acetylsalicylic acid, despite high …

Diseases affecting the brain contribute to a substantial proportion of morbidity and mortality
in the general population. Conditions such as stroke, dementia and cognitive impairment …

Objectives: The aim of this study was to identify variables associated with tissue fragment
embolization during transcatheter aortic valve replacement (TAVR). Background: Brain …