Aging-Related Decline of Autophagy in Patients with Atrial Fibrillation-A Post Hoc Analysis of the ATHERO-AF Study

• Main Authors: Francesco Versaci (Author), Valentina Valenti (Author), Maurizio Forte (Author), Vittoria Cammisotto (Author), Cristina Nocella (Author), Simona Bartimoccia (Author), Leonardo Schirone (Author), Sonia Schiavon (Author), Daniele Vecchio (Author), Luca D'Ambrosio (Author), Giulia Spinosa (Author), Alessandra D'Amico (Author), Isotta Chimenti (Author), Francesco Violi (Author), Giacomo Frati (Author), Pasquale Pignatelli (Author), Sebastiano Sciarretta (Author), Daniele Pastori (Author), Roberto Carnevale (Author)
• Format: Book
• Published: MDPI AG, 2022-04-01T00:00:00Z.
• Subjects: article
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Background: Aging is an independent risk factor for cardiovascular diseases. The autophagy process may play a role in delaying aging and improving cardiovascular function in aging. Data regarding autophagy in atrial fibrillation (AF) patients are lacking. Methods: A post hoc analysis of the prospect...