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Study Shows Abelacimab Significantly Reduced Bleeding vs. Standard DOAC

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Affecting 60 million people worldwide 1 , the prevalence of atrial fibrillation (AFib) is expected to increase by 60% by 2050 due to an aging population and rising cardiometabolic risk factors 2. In addition, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) estimates that more than 12 million Americans will have AFib by 2030 3.

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Volta Medical Enters into Joint Development Agreement with GE HealthCare to Support Electrophysiologists Treating Atrial Fibrillation

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The combined solutions are expected to enhance performance and streamline workflows for electrophysiologists during catheter ablation procedures to treat atrial fibrillation , AFib. 1 Approximately 33 million patients worldwide are living with AFib. 1 Approximately 33 million patients worldwide are living with AFib.

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Could Statins Be The Next Breakthrough HFpEF Treatment?

CardiacWire

The researchers analyzed data from 7,970 VA patients who were diagnosed with HFpEF between 2002 to 2016, and didn’t have known ASCVD or a history of statin use at baseline. This new study looked to further establish statins’ HFpEF impact.

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Supercharging the ECG: AI set to Revolutionize the Diagnostic Cardiology Market

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Another vendor to watch in this space is Israeli start-up CardiaCare, currently developing a ‘world-first’ closed-loop, neuromodulation wearable for the non-invasive treatment for AFib. Fertile Partnerships Ongoing research partnerships have driven much of recent developments seen in the market. How Has Funding Progressed?

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Syncope while on a treadmill

Dr. Smith's ECG Blog

Is longterm endurance-training a risk factor for AFib and AFlutter? == Why is Today's Initial Rhythm AFlutter? Moderate" exercise seems to have a protective effect with reduced risk of AFib — whereas "excessive" exercise has been shown to significantly increase the risk of developing AFib, especially as adults age.

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A teenager involved in a motor vehicle collision with abnormal ECG

Dr. Smith's ECG Blog

2016, April 13). Other Arrhythmias ( PACs, PVCs, AFib, Bradycardia and AV conduction disorders — potentially lethal VT/VFib ). In patient's at risk, physical activity should be limited for several months after the injury. References Alborzi, Z., Zangouri, V., Ghahramani, Z., Ziaeian, B., Radpey, M. Amirian, A., & & Khodaei, S.

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Patient in Single Vehicle Crash: What is this ST Elevation, with Peak Troponin of 6500 ng/L?

Dr. Smith's ECG Blog

Other Arrhythmias ( PACs, PVCs, AFib, Bradycardia and AV conduction disorders — potentially lethal VT/VFib ). But because of the much greater electrical mass of the LV — electrical activity ( and therefore ECG abnormalities ) from the much smaller and thinner RV are more difficult to detect.