Branislav Bezak, Peter Snopek, Lubomira Tothova, Nikola Jajcay, Viliam Mojto, Stefan Farsky, Karin Gmitterova, Marek Krivosik, Simona Stankova, Olga Duranikova, Marta Kollarova, Katarina Petrikova, Allan Bohm
OBJECTIVES: Purpose of this study was to evaluate properties of apelin, a peptide detectable in peripheral blood, for atrial fibrillation (AF) detection in a diverse population of patients covering a broad spectrum from healthy to polymorbid patients. BACKGROUND: AF is the most common cardiac arrhythmia with constantly increasing incidence and prevalence. Currently available diagnostic tools do not provide sufficient detection rate. Large proportion of patients with AF remains undiagnosed and the possibility of screening at-risk groups would be significantly beneficial...
February 28, 2023: Bratislavské Lekárske Listy