Changes in RV in Endurance Athletes During a Competitive Event
FAC=fractional area change; RV=right ventricle/ventricular; SR=strain rate.Reproduced from Gerche A et al. Exercise-induced right ventricular dysfunction and structural remodelling in endurance athletes. Eur Heart J 2012;33:998–1006. With permission from Oxford University Press.
Effect of Antioxidant Supplementation on Atrial Fibrillation Occurrence
POAF=postoperative atrial fibrillation.Reproduced from Roidrigo R et al. A randomized controlled trial to prevent post-operative atrial fibrillation by antioxidant reinforcement. J Am Coll Cardiol 2013;62:1457–1465. With permission from Elsevier.
Effect of CPAP Treatment of OSA on AF-Free Survival
AF=atrial fibrillation; CPAP=continuous positive airway pressure; OSA=obstructive sleep apnea; PVI=pulmonary vein isolation.Reproduced from Fein AS et al. Treatment of obstructive sleep apnea reduces the risk of atrial fibrillation recurrence after catheter ablation. J Am Coll Cardiol 2013;62:300–305. With permission from Elsevier.