Differential gene expression during atrial structural remodeling in human left and right atrial appendages in atrial fibrillation

Authors : Namdar M; Chierchia GB; Westra S; Sorgente A; Meir ML; Bayrak F; Rao JY; Ricciardi D; de Asmundis C; Sarkozy A; Smeets J;

Affiliations : Heart Rhythm Management Centre UZ Brussels, Brussels, Belgium. Corresponding author. Tel: +32 2 476 3038; fax: +32 2 477 6840, Email: m.namdar@gmx.ch

Journal : Europace   (2011)

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Clinical characteristics of massive air embolism complicating left atrial ablation of atrial fibrillation: lessons from five cases

Authors : Kuwahara T; Takahashi A; Takahashi Y; Kobori A; Miyazaki S; Takei A; Fujii A; Kusa S; Yagishita A; Okubo K; Fujino T; Nozato T; Hikita H; Sato A;

Affiliations : Cardiovascular Centre, Yokosuka Kyousai Hospital, 1-16, Yonegahama-dori, Yokosuka, Kanagawa, Japan. Tel: +81 46 822 2710; fax: +81 46 825 2103, Email: dr.kuwahara@gmail.com

Journal : Europace   (2011)

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Reduced fluoroscopy exposure during ablation of atrial fibrillation using a novel electroanatomical navigation system: a multicentre experience

Authors : Stabile G; Scaglione M; Del Greco M; De Ponti R; Bongiorni MG; Zoppo F; Soldati E; Marazzi R; Marini M; Gaita F; Iuliano A;

Affiliations : Clinica Mediterranea, Napoli, ItalyCorresponding author. Tel: +39 3488960534; fax: +39 089/250810, Email: gmrstabile@tin.it

Journal : Europace   (2011)

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Local activation times at the high posterior wall of the left atrium during left atrial appendage pacing predict roof line block with high specificity and sensitivity

Authors : Wong KC; Sadarmin PP; De Bono J; Qureshi N; Jones M; Rajappan K; Bashir Y;

Affiliations : Department of Cardiology, Oxford Heart Centre, John Radcliffe Hospital, Oxford OX39DU, UK. Corresponding author. Tel: +44 186 5220256, fax: +44 186 5221194, Email: ep.doctors@orh.nhs.uk

Journal : Europace   (2011)

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Management of atrial fibrillation around the world: a comparison of current ACCF/AHA/HRS, CCS, and ESC guidelines

Authors : Wasmer K;

Affiliations : Department of Cardiology and Angiology, Division of Experimental and Clinical Electrophysiology, Hospital of Westfälische Wilhelms-University, Münster, Germany. wasmerk@ukmuenster.de Corresponding author. Tel: +49 251 8344911; fax: +49 251 8349965, Email: wasmerk@ukmuenster.de

Journal : Europace   (2011)

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Role of tissue C-reactive protein in atrial cardiomyocytes of patients undergoing catheter ablation of atrial fibrillation: pathogenetic implications

Authors : Narducci ML; Pelargonio G; Dello Russo A; Casella M; Biasucci LM; La Torre G; Pazzano V; Santangeli P; Baldi A; Liuzzo G; Tondo C; Natale A;

Affiliations : Institute of Cardiology, Catholic University of Sacred Heart, Rome, Italy. lianarducci@yahoo.it Corresponding author. Tel: +39 06 3015 4187; fax: +39 06 3055 535, Email: lianarducci@yahoo.it

Journal : Europace   (2011)

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Facilitatory and inhibitory effects of SCN5A mutations on atrial fibrillation in Brugada syndrome.

Authors : Amin AS; Boink GJ; Atrafi F; Spanjaart AM; Asghari-Roodsari A; Molenaar RJ; Ruijter JM; Wilde AA;

Affiliations : Heart Failure Research Center, Department of Experimental Cardiology, Academic Medical Center, University of Amsterdam, Amsterdam, The Netherlands. Corresponding author. Tel: +31 20 5663264; fax: +31 20 6975458, Email: h.l.tan@amc.nl

Journal : Europace   (2011)

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Upstream therapies for management of atrial fibrillation: review of clinical evidence and implications for European Society of Cardiology guidelines. Part II: secondary prevention

Authors : Savelieva I; Kakouros N; Kourliouros A;

Affiliations : Division of Cardiac and Vascular Sciences, St George's University of London, London SW17 0RE, UK. isavelie@sgul.ac.uk Corresponding author. Tel: +44 20 8725 0439; fax: +44 20 8725 3416, Email: isavelie@sgul.ac.uk

Journal : Europace   (2011)

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Pacemaker clinic: an opportunity to detect silent atrial fibrillation and improve antithrombotic treatment

Authors : Cabrera S; Mercé J; de Castro R; Aguirre C; Carmona A; Pinedo M; Salmerón M;

Affiliations : Servei de Cardiologia, Hospital Universitari de Tarragona Joan XXIII, Tarragona, Spain.C Tel: 34 977 295 834; fax: 34 977 295 859, Email: jmerce@gmail.com

Journal : Journal Article Europace   (2011)

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Effects of right low atrial septal vs. right atrial appendage pacing on atrial mechanical function and dyssynchrony in patients with sinus node dysfunction and paroxysmal atrial fibrillation

Authors : Wang M; Siu CW; Lee KL; Yue WS; Yan GH; Lee S; Lau CP;

Affiliations : Division of Cardiology, Department of Medicine, Queen Mary Hospital, The University of Hong Kong, Rm 1928, Block K, Hong Kong SAR, China. Tel: 852 28553598; fax: 852 28186304, Email: hftse@hkucc.hku.hk

Journal : Europace   (2011)

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Management of atrial fibrillation around the world: a comparison of current ACCF/AHA/HRS, CCS, and ESC guidelines

Authors : Wasmer K;

Affiliations : Department of Cardiology and Angiology, Division of Experimental and Clinical Electrophysiology, Hospital of Westfälische Wilhelms-University, Münster, Germany. wasmerk@ukmuenster.de Tel: +49 251 8344911; fax: +49 251 8349965, Email: wasmerk@ukmuenster.de

Journal : Europace   (2011)

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The electroanatomical remodelling of the left atrium is related to CHADS2/CHA2DS2VASc score and events of stroke in patients with atrial fibrillation

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

Affiliations : Park JH; Joung B; Son NH; Shim JM; Lee MH; Hwang C; Pak HN.

Journal : EP Europace   (2011)

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Regulatory pathways for development of antiarrhythmic drugs for management of atrial fibrillation/flutter†

Authors : Savelieva I; Kirchhof P; Danchin N; de Graeff PA;

Affiliations : Division of Cardiac and Vascular Sciences, St George's University of London, London, UK. isavelie@sgul.ac.uk Tel: +44 20 8725 0439; fax: +44 20 8725 3416, Email: isavelie@sgul.ac.uk

Journal : EP Europace   (2011)

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Frequency analysis of atrial fibrillation surface and intracardiac electrograms during pulmonary vein isolation

Authors : Romero I; Fleck E;

Affiliations : Physikalisch-Technische Bundesanstalt, Berlin, Germany. romero@imec-nl.nlCorresponding author. Tel: +31 404 020 541, fax: +31 404 020 699, Email: romero@imec-nl.nl

Journal : EP Europace   (2011)

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Simplified electrocardiogram sampling maintains high diagnostic capability for atrial fibrillation: implications for opportunistic atrial fibrillation screening in primary care

Authors :

Affiliations : Manchester Heart Centre, Central Manchester University Foundation NHS Trust, Oxford Road, Manchester M13 9WL, UK.Corresponding author. Tel: +44 161 276 8903, Email: adam.fitzpatrick@cmft.nhs.uk

Journal : EP Europace   (2011)

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