Randomized trial of angiotensin II-receptor blocker vs. dihydropiridine calcium channel blocker in the treatment of paroxysmal atrial fibrillation with hypertension (J-RHYTHM II study).

Authors : Yamashita T; Inoue H; Okumura K; Kodama I; Aizawa Y; Atarashi H; Ohe T; Ohtsu H; Kato T; Kamakura S; Kumagai K; Kurachi Y; Koretsune Y; Saikawa T; Sakurai M; Sato T; Sugi K; Nakaya H; Hirai M; Hirayama A; Fukatani M; Mitamura H; Yamazaki T; Watanabe E; Ogawa S;

Affiliations : J-RHYTHM II Clinical Trial Center, The Cardiovascular Institute, Roppongi 7-3-10, Minatoku, Tokyo 106-0032, Japan. Tel: +81 3 3408 2151; fax: +81 3 3401 0469, Email: yamt-tky@umin.ac.jp

Journal : EP Europace   (2010)

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Pioglitazone attenuates inflammatory atrial fibrosis and vulnerability to atrial fibrillation induced by pressure overload in rats

Authors : Kume O; Takahashi N; Wakisaka O; Nagano-Torigoe Y; Teshima Y; Nakagawa M; Yufu K; Hara M; Saikawa T;

Affiliations : Department of Laboratory Examination and Diagnostics, Oita University, Oita, Japan Address reprint requests and correspondence: Dr. Naohiko Takahashi, Department of Laboratory Examination and Diagnostics, Faculty of Medicine, Oita University, 1-1 Idaigaoka, Hasama, Oita 879-5593, Japan

Journal : Heart Rhythm   (2010)

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Role of Leptin Signaling in the Pathogenesis of Angiotensin II–Mediated Atrial Fibrosis and Fibrillation

Authors :

Affiliations : Correspondence to Naohiko Takahashi, MD, PhD, Department of Laboratory Examination and Diagnostics, Oita University Faculty of Medicine, 1-1 Idaigaoka, Hasama, Oita 879-5593, Japan. E-mail takanao@oita-u.ac.jp

Journal : N/A   (2013)

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Role of leptin signaling in the pathogenesis of angiotensin II-mediated atrial fibrosis and fibrillation.

Authors :

Affiliations : Naohiko Takahashi, MD, PhD, Chisato Nakada, PhD, Takayuki Masaki, MD, PhD, Osamu Kume, MD, PhD, Tetsuji Shinohara, MD, PhD, Yasushi Teshima, MD, PhD, Masahide Hara, MD, PhD and Tetsunori Saikawa, MD, PhD

Journal : N/A   (2013)

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