title: eReply to: atrial apoptosis and fibrosis adversely affect atrial conduit, reservoir and contractile functions.
authors.affiliation: Cardiac Surgery, University of Zagreb, University Hospital Center, Zagreb, Croatia.
authors.forename: Hrvoje
authors.initials: H
authors.lastname: Gasparovic
authors.affiliation: Cardiac Surgery, University of Zagreb, University Hospital Center, Zagreb, Croatia.
authors.forename: Maja
authors.initials: M
authors.lastname: Cikes
authors.affiliation: Cardiac Surgery, University of Zagreb, University Hospital Center, Zagreb, Croatia.
authors.forename: Tomislav
authors.initials: T
authors.lastname: Kopjar
authors.affiliation: Cardiac Surgery, University of Zagreb, University Hospital Center, Zagreb, Croatia.
authors.forename: Bojan
authors.initials: B
authors.lastname: Biocina
mesh_terms: D017209:Apoptosis; D001281:Atrial Fibrillation / Q000209:etiology*; D016279:Atrial Function, Left; D064752:Atrial Remodeling; D005260:Female; D006329:Heart Conduction System / Q000473:pathology* / Q000503:physiopathology*; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D008944:Mitral Valve Insufficiency / Q000150:complications*; D009200:Myocardial Contraction; D032383:Myocytes, Cardiac / Q000473:pathology*