HT is the major cause of cardiovascular mortality, accounting for 9.4 million deaths annually [2,3]. Due to the asymptomatic nature of HT, international guidelines and the Hong Kong (HK) guideline recommend regular HT screening, which is cost-effective for preventing cardiovascular complications ...
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 prospecti...