Atrial fibrillation (AF) and cognitive impairment in the elderly: A case–control study

Authors : Bellomo A; De Benedetto G; Fossati C; D'Ottavio E; Formosa V; Gianturco V; Iori A; Marigliano B; Lo Iacono C; Troisi G;

Affiliations : Department of Cardiovascular, Respiratory, Nephrological and Geriatric Sciences, "Sapienza" University of Rome, Umberto I, Policlinico di Roma, Viale del Policlinico 155, I-00161 Roma, Italy. Tel.: +39 06 445 3600; fax: +39 06 445 6316

Journal : Archives of Gerontology and Geriatrics   (2011)

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Thiazolidinediones can prevent new onset atrial fibrillation in patients with non-insulin dependent diabetes

Authors : Chao TF; Leu HB; Huang CC; Chen JW; Chan WL; Lin SJ;

Affiliations : Division of Cardiology, Department of Medicine, Taipei Veterans General Hospital, Taipei, Taiwan Institute of Clinical Medicine, and Cardiovascular Research Center, National Yang-Ming University, Taiwan Corresponding author at: Division of Cardiology, Department of Medicine, Taipei Veterans General Hospital, No. 201, Sec. 2, Shih-Pai Road, Taipei, Taiwan. Tel.: +886 2 2875 7156; fax: +886 2 2873 5656

Journal : International Journal of Cardiology   (2011)

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Effect on perfusion chamber thrombus size in patients with atrial fibrillation during anticoagulant treatment with oral direct thrombin inhibitors, AZD0837 or ximelagatran, or with vitamin K antagonists

Authors : Wolzt M; Eriksson UG; Gouya G; Leuchten N; Kapiotis S; Elg M; Schützer KM; Zetterstrand S; Holmberg M;

Affiliations : Department of Clinical Pharmacology, Medical University of Vienna, Austria Corresponding author at: Universitätsklinik für Klinische Pharmakologie, Allgemeines Krankenhaus Wien, Währinger Gürtel 18–20, A-1090 Vienna, Austria. Tel.: +43 1 40400 2981; fax: +43 1 40400 2998

Journal : Thrombosis Research   (2011)

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Quality of individual INR control and the risk of stroke and bleeding events in atrial fibrillation patients: A nested case control analysis of the ACTIVE W study

Authors : Nieuwlaat R; Connolly BJ; Hubers LM; Cuddy SM; Eikelboom JW; Yusuf S;

Affiliations : Corresponding author at: Population Health Research Institute, 237 Barton Street East, L8L 2X2 Hamilton (ON), Canada. Tel.: +1 905 527 4322; fax: +1 905 297 3785. On behalf of the ACTIVE Investigators.

Journal : Thrombosis Research   (2011)

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A noninvasive index of atrial remodeling in patients with paroxysmal and persistent atrial fibrillation: a pilot study.

Authors : Vincenti A; Rota M; Spinelli M; Corciulo M; De Ceglia S; Rovaris G; Antolini L;

Affiliations : Department of Clinical Medicine and Prevention, University of Milano-Bicocca, Monza, Italy Nephrology Unit, S. Gerardo Hospital, Monza, Italy Corresponding author. Dipartimento di Medicina Clinica e Prevenzione, Università di Milano-Bicocca, Via Cadore 48, 20052, Monza, Italy

Journal : Journal of Electrocardiology   (2011)

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Atorvastatin for prevention of atrial fibrillation recurrence following pulmonary vein isolation: A double-blind, placebo-controlled, randomized trial

Authors : Suleiman M; Koestler C; Lerman A; Lopez-Jimenez F; Herges R; Hodge D; Bradley D; Cha YM; Brady PA; Munger TM; Asirvatham SJ; Packer DL;

Affiliations : Mayo Clinic, Rochester, Minnesota Address reprint requests and correspondence: Dr. Paul A. Friedman, Division of Cardiovascular Medicine, Mayo Clinic, Rochester, MN 55905

Journal : Heart Rhythm   (2011)

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Cardiac remodeling with rhythm versus rate control strategies for atrial fibrillation in patients with heart failure: Insights from the AF-CHF echocardiographic sub-study

Authors : Henrard V, Ducharme A, Khairy P, Gisbert A, Roy D, Levesque S, Talajic M, Thibault B, Racine N, White M, Guerra PG, Tardif JC;

Affiliations : Montreal Heart Institute, Université de Montréal, Montreal, Quebec, Canada Montreal Heart Institute Coordinating Center (MHICC), Montreal, Quebec, Canada Corresponding author at: Montreal Heart Institute, Research Center, 5000 Belanger East, Montreal, Canada H1T-1C8. Tel.: +1 514 376 3330x3947; fax: +1 514 593 2575

Journal : International Journal of Cardiology   (2011)

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A multicentric prospective study in usual care: D-dimer and cardiovascular events in patients with atrial fibrillation

Authors : Mahé I; Bergmann JF; Chassany O; Dit-Sollier CB; Simoneau G; Drouet L;

Affiliations : CREATIF (Centre de Référence des Antithrombotiques Ile de France), France Service de Médecine Interne Hôpital Louis Mourier, AP-HP, Université Paris 7, France Corresponding author at: Service de Médecine Interne Hôpital Louis Mourier, AP-HP, Université Paris 7, 178 rue des renouillers, 92700 Colombes. Tel.: +33 1 47 60 64 90; fax: +33 1 47 60 64 91

Journal : Thrombosis Research   (2011)

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Prevention of atrial fibrillation in patients with aortic valve stenosis with candesartan treatment after aortic valve replacement

Authors : Dahl JS; Videbæk L; Poulsen MK; Pellikka PA; Veien K; Andersen LI; Haghfelt T;

Affiliations : Department of Cardiology, Odense University Hospital, Denmark Corresponding author at: Department of Cardiology, Odense University Hospital, Sdr. Boulevard, 5000 Odense C, Denmark. Tel.: +45 65412615

Journal : International Journal of Cardiology   (2011)

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Effect of Repeated Radiofrequency Catheter Ablation on Left Atrial Function for the Treatment of Atrial Fibrillation

Authors : Montserrat S; Sitges M; Calvo N; Silva E; Tamborero D; Vidal B; Berruezo A; Bernado C; Mont L;

Affiliations : Cardiology Department, Thorax Institute, Hospital Clinic, Institut d'Investigacions Biomèdiques August Pi I Sunyer, University of Barcelona, Barcelona, Spain. Tel: 34-932275509; fax: 34-932275509

Journal : American Journal of Cardiology   (2011)

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Association of Rate-Controlled Persistent Atrial Fibrillation With Clinical Outcome and Ventricular Remodelling in Recipients of Cardiac Resynchronization Therapy

Authors : Wilton SB; Kavanagh KM; Aggarwal SG; Philippon F; Yee R; Cowan K;

Affiliations : Libin Cardiovascular Institute of Alberta, University of Calgary, Calgary, Alberta, Canada Corresponding author: Dr Stephen B. Wilton, GE63, 3280 Hospital Drive NW, Calgary, Alberta T2N 4Z6, Canada

Journal : Canadian Journal of Cardiology   (2011)

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The increase in sympathetic nerve density in the atrium facilitates atrial fibrillation in patients with rheumatic heart disease.

Authors : Li Y; Lu Z; Tang Q; Jiang H; Huang C; He B; Hu X; Huang J; Zhu X;

Affiliations : Department of Cardiology, Renmin Hospital of Wuhan University, Wuhan, People's Republic of China Corresponding author at: Department of Cardiology, Renmin Hospital of Wuhan University, 238 Jiefang Road, Wucang, Wuhan 430060, People's Republic of China

Journal : International Journal of Cardiology   (2011)

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Statin use and postoperative atrial fibrillation after major noncardiac surgery

Authors : Bhave PD; Elizabethgoldman L; Vittinghoff E; Maselli JH;

Affiliations : Division of Cardiology, Northwestern University, Chicago, Illinois Address for reprints and correspondence: Dr Prashant D. Bhave, MD, Division of Cardiology, Northwestern University, 251 E. Huron Street, Feinberg 8-503, Chicago, IL 60611

Journal : Heart Rhythm   (2011)

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High-density epicardial mapping of the pulmonary vein–left atrial junction in humans: Insights into mechanisms of pulmonary vein arrhythmogenesis

Authors : Lee G; Spence S; Teh A; Goldblatt J; Larombina M; Atkinson V; Brown R; Morton JB; Sanders P; Kistler PM;

Affiliations : Department of Cardiothoracic Surgery, The Royal Melbourne Hospital, Melbourne, Australia

Journal : Heart Rhythm   (2011)

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Stroke Prevention in Atrial Fibrillation: Current Status and Near-Future Directions

Authors : De Caterina R;

Affiliations : Institute of Cardiology and Center of Excellence on Aging, “G. d'Annunzio” University, Chieti, Italy Requests for reprints should be addressed to Raffaele De Caterina, MD, PhD, Institute of Cardiology and University Cardiology Division, Ospedale SS. Annunziata, Via dei Vestini, 66013 Chieti, Italy Italy. rdecater@unich.it

Journal : The American Journal of Medicine   (2011)

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