The atria provide an important contribution to cardiac function. 1, 2 Besides their impact on
ventricular filling, they serve as a volume reservoir, host pacemaker cells and important parts …

The population of patients with congenital heart disease (CHD) is continuously increasing
with more and more patients reaching adulthood. A significant portion of these young adults …

The recommendations listed in this guideline are, whenever possible, evidence based. An
initial extensive evidence review, which included literature derived from research involving …

The recommendations listed in this guideline are, whenever possible, evidence based. An
initial extensive evidence review, which included literature derived from research involving …

Introduction: Atrial fibrillation (AF) is increasing in prevalence and is associated with
significant morbidity and mortality. The optimal diagnostic and treatment strategies for AF are …

4. Delivery of care and ensuring access to care.............. e108 4.1. Recommendations for the
coordination and delivery of care for adults with CHD and arrhythmias …

BACKGROUND: Obesity is associated with atrial fibrillation (AF); however, the mechanisms
by which it induces AF are unknown. OBJECTIVE: To examine the effect of progressive …

Background: Little is known about the incidence of and risk factors for sick sinus syndrome
(SSS), a common indication for pacemaker implantation. Objectives: This study sought to …

Objectives: The goal of this study was to assess the impact of left atrial scarring (LAS) on the
outcome of patients undergoing pulmonary vein antrum isolation (PVAI) for atrial fibrillation …

Background: Obesity and atrial fibrillation (AF) are public health issues with significant
consequences. Objectives: This study sought to delineate the development of global …