Increased amount of atrial fibrosis in patients with atrial fibrillation secondary to mitral valve disease

Authors : Geuzebroek GS; van Amersfoorth SC; Hoogendijk MG; Kelder JC; van Hemel NM; de Bakker JM;

Affiliations : Department of Cardiothoracic Surgery, St Antonius Hospital, Nieuwegein, The Netherlands Department of Experimental Cardiology, Academical Medic Center Amsterdam, Amsterdam, The Netherlands Address for reprints: Guillaume S. C. Geuzebroek, MD, Koekoekslaan 1 PO Box 2500, 3430 EM Nieuwegein The Netherlands

Journal : The Journal of Thoracic and Cardiovascular Surgery   (2011)

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Atrial Remodeling in Obstructive Sleep Apnea: Implications for Atrial Fibrillation

Authors : Dimitri H; Ng M; Brooks AG; Kuklik P; Stiles MK; Lau DH; Antic N; Thornton A; Saint DA; Mc Evoy D; Antic R; Kalman JM;

Affiliations : Centre for Heart Rhythm Disorders (CHRD), Disciplines of Medicine and Physiology, University of Adelaide and the Departments of Cardiology and Thoracic Medicine, Royal Adelaide Hospital, Adelaide, Australia Centre for Heart Rhythm Disorders (CHRD), Disciplines of Medicine and Physiology, University of Adelaide and the Departments of Cardiology and Thoracic Medicine, Royal Adelaide Hospital, Adelaide, Australia Address for Correspondence: Prashanthan Sanders, Telephone: +61 8 8222 2723; Facsimile: +61 8 8222 2722

Journal : Heart Rhythm   (2011)

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The Effect of Rate Control on Quality of Life in Patients With Permanent Atrial Fibrillation: Data From the RACE II (Rate Control Efficacy in Permanent Atrial Fibrillation II) Study

Authors : Groenveld HF; Crijns HJ; Van den Berg MP; Van Sonderen E; Alings AM; Tijssen JG; Hillege HL; Tuininga YS; Van Veldhuisen DJ; Ranchor AV; Van Gelder IC;

Affiliations : Dr. Isabelle C. Van Gelder, Department of Cardiology, Thoraxcenter, University Medical Center Groningen, University of Groningen, P.O. Box 30.001, 9700 RB Groningen, the Netherlands

Journal : Journal of the American College of Cardiology   (2011)

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Ambulatory External Electrocardiographic Monitoring: Focus on Atrial Fibrillation

Authors : Mittal S; Movsowitz C;

Affiliations : Dr. Suneet Mittal, Electrophysiology Laboratory, St. Luke's and Roosevelt Hospitals, 1111 Amsterdam Avenue, New York, New York 10025

Journal : Journal of the American College of Cardiology   (2011)

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Small left atrial volume is an independent predictor for fainting during head-up tilt test: The impact of intracardiac volume reserve in vasovagal syncope

Authors : Moon J; Shim J; Park JH; Hwang HJ; Joung B; Ha JW; Lee MH;

Affiliations : Yonsei University Health System, Seoul, Republic of Korea Corresponding author at: 250 Seungsanno, Seodaemun-gu, Seoul 120-752, Republic of Korea. Tel.: +82 2 2228 58459; fax: +82 2 393 2041.

Journal : International Journal of Cardiology   (2011)

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Intraoperative hypotension, new onset atrial fibrillation, and adverse outcome after carotid endarterectomy

Authors : Sposato LA; Suárez A; Jáuregui A; Riccio PM; Altounian M; Andreoli MG; Rodriguez AI; Ressia JF; Bressan GJ; Klein FR; Raffaelli H;

Affiliations : Favaloro University School of Medicine, Favaloro University Hospital, Argentina Stroke Center, Institute of Neurosciences at Favaloro University Hospital, Argentina Vascular Research Institute at INECO Foundation, Argentina Universidad Diego Portales, Santiago, Chile Corresponding author at: INECO, Pacheco de Melo 1860, Ciudad de Buenos Aires, C1126AAB, Argentina. Tel.: +54 911 6859 2803; fax: +54 11 4812 0010 lsposato@ineco.org.ar

Journal : Journal of the Neurological Sciences   (2011)

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Prognostic importance of atrial fibrillation in asymptomatic aortic stenosis: The Simvastatin and Ezetimibe in Aortic Stenosis study

Authors : Greve AM; Gerdts E; Boman K; Gohlke-Baerwolf C; Rossebø AB; Nienaber CA; Ray S; Egstrup K; Pedersen TR; Køber L; Willenheimer R;

Affiliations : Department of Medicine B, The Heart Center, Rigshospitalet, Copenhagen, Denmark Corresponding author at: Department of Medicine B2142, The Heart Center, Rigshospitalet, 9 Blegdamsvej, DK-2100 Copenhagen, Denmark. Tel.: +45 3545 2142; fax: +45 3545 2513.

Journal : International Journal of Cardiology   (2011)

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In vivo porcine left atrial wall stress: Computational model

Authors : Di Martino ES; Bellini C;

Affiliations : Department of Civil Engineering and Centre for Bioengineering Research and Education, The University of Calgary, 2500 University Drive NW, Calgary, Alberta, Canada T2N1N4 Corresponding author. Tel.: +1 403 220 4442; fax: +1 403 282 7026

Journal : Journal of Biomechanics   (2011)

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Effect of low-dose human atrial natriuretic peptide on postoperative atrial fibrillation in patients undergoing pulmonary resection for lung cancer: A double-blind, placebo-controlled study

Authors : Nojiri T; Yamamoto K; Maeda H; Takeuchi Y; Funakoshi Y; Inoue M;

Affiliations : Department of General Thoracic Surgery, National Hospital Organization Toneyama Hospital, Toyonaka-City, Japan Department of General Thoracic Surgery, Osaka University Graduate School of Medicine, Suita-City, Japan Address for reprints: Takashi Nojiri, MD, Department of General Thoracic Surgery, Toneyama National Hospital, Toneyama 5-1-1, Toyonaka City 560-8552, Osaka, Japan.

Journal : The Journal of Thoracic and Cardiovascular Surgery   (2011)

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Cardiac Resynchronization Therapy Reduces Left Atrial Volume and the Risk of Atrial Tachyarrhythmias in MADIT-CRT (Multicenter Automatic Defibrillator Implantation Trial with Cardiac Resynchronization Therapy)

Authors :

Affiliations : Dr. Ilan Goldenberg, Heart Research Follow-up Program, Box 653, University of Rochester Medical Center, Rochester, New York 14642

Journal : Journal of the American College of Cardiology   (2011)

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Aggressive approach and outcome in patients presenting atrial fibrillation and hypertension

Authors : Conti A; Canuti E; Mariannini Y; Zanobetti M; Innocenti F; Paladini B; Pepe G; Padeletti L;

Affiliations : Emergency Medicine, Department of Medical and Surgical Critical Care, University of Florence and Careggi University Hospital, Florence, Italy Corresponding author at: Emergency Medicine, Department of Critical Care Medicine and Surgery, Careggi University Hospital, Florence, Italy. Tel.: +39 338 7472294; fax: +39 055 7947934.

Journal : International Journal of Cardiology   (2011)

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The Cost of Clopidogrel Use in Atrial Fibrillation in the ACTIVE-A Trial

Authors : Lamy A; Tong W; Gao P; Chrolavicius S; Gafni A; Yusuf S;

Affiliations : CADENCE Research Group, Hamilton Health Sciences, Hamilton, Ontario, Canada Department of Surgery, McMaster University, Hamilton, Ontario, Canada Department of Clinical Epidemiology and Biostatistics, McMaster University, Hamilton, Ontario, Canada Population Health Research Institute, Hamilton Health Sciences and McMaster University, Hamilton, Ontario, Canada Corresponding author: Dr Andre Lamy, General Campus, DBCVSRI C1-112, 237 Barton St. E., Hamilton, Ontario L8L 2X2, Canada.

Journal : The Canadian Journal of Cardiology   (2011)

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Atrial Septal Defect Closure in the Elderly Is Associated With Excellent Quality of Life, Functional Improvement, and Ventricular Remodelling

Authors : Hanninen M; Kmet A; Taylor DA; Ross DB; Rebeyka I;

Affiliations : Division of Cardiology, Department of Medicine, University of Alberta, Edmonton, Alberta, Canada Mazankowski Alberta Heart Institute, Edmonton, Alberta, Canada Corresponding author: Dr Isabelle Vonder Muhll, 2C2 Walter Mackenzie Health Sciences Center, 8440 112 St, Edmonton, Alberta T6G 2B7, Canada. Tel.: +1-780-407-1857; fax: +1-780-407-6452

Journal : The Canadian Journal of Cardiology   (2011)

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Risk of bleeding in low-risk atrial fibrillation patients on warfarin waiting for elective cardioversion

Authors : Poli D; Antonucci E; Grifoni E; Paoletti O; Rancan E; Dentali F;

Affiliations : Thrombosis Centre, Dept of Heart and Vessels Azienda Ospedaliero-Universitaria Careggi, Florence, Italy Corresponding author at: Thrombosis Center, Azienda Ospedaliera Universitaria-Careggi, Viale Morgagni, 85–50134, Firenze, Italy. Tel.: +39 055 7945453; fax: +39 055 7946218

Journal : Thrombosis Research   (2011)

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Left Atrial Contractile Function Following a Successful Modified Maze Procedure at Surgery and the Risk for Subsequent Thromboembolic Stroke

Authors : Buber J; Luria D; Sternik L; Raanani E; Feinberg MS; Goldenberg I; Nof E; Gurevitz O; Eldar M; Glikson M;

Affiliations : Dr. David Luria, Leviev Heart Center, Sheba Medical Center, Tel Hashomer 52621, Israel

Journal : Journal of the American College of Cardiology   (2011)

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