Atrial Cardiomyopathy Revisited - Evolution of a Concept. A Clinical Consensus Statement of the European Heart Rhythm Association (EHRA) of the ESC, the Heart Rhythm Society (HRS), the Asian Pacific Heart Rhythm Association (APHRS), and the Latin American Heart Rhythm Society (LAHRS)
EP Europace,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
26(9)
Published: July 30, 2024
Abstract
Aims
The
concept
of
“atrial
cardiomyopathy”
(AtCM)
had
been
percolating
through
the
literature
since
its
first
mention
in
1972.
Since
then,
publications
using
term
were
sporadic
until
decision
was
made
to
convene
an
expert
working
group
with
representation
from
four
multinational
arrhythmia
organizations
prepare
a
consensus
document
on
atrial
cardiomyopathy
2016
(EHRA/HRS/APHRS/SOLAECE
cardiomyopathies:
definition,
characterization,
and
clinical
implication).
Subsequently,
AtCM
have
increased
progressively.
Methods
results
present
elaborates
further
implement
simple
staging
system
(AtCM
stages
1–3)
by
integrating
biomarkers,
geometry,
electrophysiological
changes.
However,
proposed
needs
validation.
Importantly,
it
is
clearly
stated
that
presence
might
serve
as
substrate
for
development
fibrillation
(AF)
AF
may
accelerates
substantially,
but
per
se
be
viewed
separate
entity.
Conclusion
Thus,
serves
statement
European
Heart
Rhythm
Association
(EHRA)
ESC,
Society
(HRS),
Asian
Pacific
(APHRS),
Latin
American
(LAHRS)
contribute
evolution
concept.
Language: Английский
Natural Products Alleviate Atrial Fibrillation by Modulating Mitochondrial Quality Control
Teng Ge,
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Rongjun Zou,
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Miao Zhang
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et al.
Phytomedicine,
Journal Year:
2025,
Volume and Issue:
140, P. 156555 - 156555
Published: Feb. 22, 2025
Language: Английский
The Role of Cardiac Magnetic Resonance in Characterizing Atrial Cardiomyopathy and Guiding Substrate Ablation in Atrial Fibrillation: A Narrative Review
Journal of Cardiovascular Development and Disease,
Journal Year:
2025,
Volume and Issue:
12(4), P. 114 - 114
Published: March 25, 2025
Cardiac
magnetic
resonance
imaging
(MRI)
is
increasingly
recognized
as
a
promising
tool
for
tissue
characterization
in
atrial
fibrillation
(AF),
providing
detailed
insights
into
anatomy,
fibrosis,
and
scarring.
While
MRI
cannot
directly
guide
ablation
lesions,
its
ability
to
identify
arrhythmogenic
substrates
could
improve
patient
stratification
procedural
planning.
Despite
these
theoretical
advantages,
the
clinical
utility
of
guiding
substrate-based
strategies
remains
matter
debate.
Methods:
Our
review
evaluates
current
evidence
supporting
integration
workflow
AF
ablation.
Specifically,
we
examine
findings
from
randomized
trials
prospective
studies
that
have
investigated
predictive
value
MRI-derived
fibrosis
quantification
outcomes
arrhythmia
recurrence.
We
aim
assess
whether
can
enhance
personalization
predict
treatment
success.
Challenges
such
variability
protocols,
lack
standardization
quantification,
limited
large-scale
validation
are
also
addressed.
This
provides
comprehensive
overview
status
potential
evolving
field
Language: Английский
Clonal hematopoiesis of indeterminate potential (CHIP) in cerebromicrovascular aging: implications for vascular contributions to cognitive impairment and dementia (VCID)
Attila Kállai,
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Anna Ungvari,
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Dóra Csabán
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et al.
GeroScience,
Journal Year:
2025,
Volume and Issue:
unknown
Published: April 11, 2025
Language: Английский
Targeting the SPP1/TGF-β1 axis in macrophages: A potential therapeutic mechanism for atrial fibrillation?
Zhixing Fan,
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Yifan Huang
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International Journal of Cardiology,
Journal Year:
2025,
Volume and Issue:
433, P. 133312 - 133312
Published: April 23, 2025
Language: Английский
Salidroside treatment decreases the susceptibility of atrial fibrillation in diabetic mice by reducing mTOR-STAT3-MCP-1 signaling and atrial inflammation
Wenpu Ren,
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Yuting Huang,
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Shan Meng
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et al.
International Immunopharmacology,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
142, P. 113196 - 113196
Published: Sept. 21, 2024
Language: Английский
Recent advances in understanding the roles of T cells in atrial fibrillation
Jiu Pu,
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Yimei Du
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Deleted Journal,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
1(1)
Published: Sept. 30, 2024
Abstract
Atrial
fibrillation
(AF)
is
a
common
arrhythmia
associated
with
severe
outcomes
like
heart
failure
and
stroke.
Recent
studies
highlight
the
crucial
role
of
T
in
AF.
Clinical
have
observed
elevated
levels
CD4
+
CD28
null
cells,
Th17/Treg
CD8
related
markers
peripheral
blood
or
atrial
tissue
AF
patients,
correlating
disease
severity
cardiovascular
events.
These
cell
subsets
contribute
to
through:
(1)
releasing
inflammatory
factors
TNF-α
IL-17
which
affect
calcium
homeostasis
electrical
activity
myocytes
and/or
promote
fibrosis;
(2)
recruiting
cells
such
as
macrophages,
causing
local
inflammation,
oxidative
stress,
remodeling;
(3)
secreting
cytotoxic
proteins
perforin
granzymes,
inducing
apoptosis
affecting
their
action
potentials;
(4)
direct
contact,
influencing
myocyte
electrophysiology.
Understanding
these
cell-mediated
mechanisms
may
uncover
new
therapeutic
targets
for
Language: Английский
Oxygen‐Independent Photodynamic Therapy‐Mediated Selective Consumption of M1 Macrophage Against Ventricular Arrhythmias via Sympathetic Neuromodulation
Heng Lin,
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Hengyang Liu,
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Haosong Xi
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et al.
Small,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
unknown
Published: Dec. 23, 2024
Abstract
The
occurrence
of
myocardial
infarction
(MI)‐induced
malignant
ventricular
arrhythmias
(VAs)
is
closely
associated
with
the
hyperactivation
left
stellate
ganglion
(LSG).
Proinflammatory
M1
macrophage
reported
to
aggravate
sympathetic
overactivation
and
cause
VAs.
Therefore,
depletion
anticipated
inhibit
LSG
alleviate
MI‐induced
Herein,
oxygen‐independent
photodynamic
therapy
(Oi‐PDT)
combined
targeting
applied
selectively
deplete
in
further
treat
Oi‐PDT,
which
overcomes
limitation
extremely
dependence
on
oxygen
content
traditional
PDT,
constructed
through
generation
oxidizing
photogenerated
holes
(h
+
)
under
irradiation
near‐infrared
(NIR)
light
prepared
Oi‐PDT
agent
(PPSCD).
Meanwhile,
PPSCD
targets
conjunction
SR‐A
receptor.
selective
consumption
attributed
both
apoptosis
ferroptosis
induced
by
h
,
1
O
2
•−
generated
Oi‐PDT.
In
vivo
tests
indicated
neural
activity
experienced
a
notable
reduction
from
104.5
±
2.9
51.5
6.7
after
MI
treatment,
thereby
significantly
inhibited
implementation
this
study
provides
promising
strategy
for
macrophages
treatment
VAs
MI.
Language: Английский