MicroRNAs (miRNAs) are small regulatory molecules post-transcriptionally suppressing
mRNA activity. Many miRNAs in various organisms have been cloned but many unknown …

Background We compared short-term results of a hybrid versus a standard surgical bilateral
thoracoscopic approach employing radiofrequency (RF) sources in the surgical treatment of …

Objectives : The purpose of this study was to evaluate the feasibility, safety, and clinical
outcomes up to 1 year in patients undergoing combined simultaneous thoracoscopic surgical …

Aims Despite its proven efficacy, the Cox-Maze III procedure did not gain widespread acceptance
for the treatment of stand-alone atrial fibrillation (SA-AF) because of its complexity and …

OBJECTIVES Concomitant left atrial appendage occlusion (LAAO) during surgical ablation
has emerged as a potential treatment strategy to reduce stroke and perioperative mortality in …

OBJECTIVE: To evaluate the incidence of postoperative atrial fibrillation (POAF), the predisposing
factors, the results of treatment before discharge, and the impact on duration and costs …

Introduction Concomitant surgical ablation is a treatment modality for patients with atrial
fibrillation (AF) undergoing cardiac surgery, however, its efficacy and clinical outcomes are not …

Background We evaluated the safety and effectiveness of the hybrid thoracoscopic endocardial
epicardial technique for the treatment of lone atrial fibrillation. Methods Between 2009 …

Aims Coronary computed tomography angiography (CTA) has emerged as a non-invasive
diagnostic method for patients with suspected coronary artery disease, but its usefulness in …

Background— The purpose of this study was to evaluate the feasibility and effectiveness of
a right video-assisted approach for atrioventricular valve disease after previous cardiac …