Heart BMJ

FEBRUARY 26, 2025

Methods This retrospective study included 75 patients with documented sudden cardiac death events from a cohort of 2619 patients with hypertrophic cardiomyopathy evaluated between 2005 and 2023. p=0.023) and fewer ventricular arrhythmias during exercise testing.

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The British Journal of Cardiology

NOVEMBER 10, 2023

Persistent cardiac arrhythmias are readily amenable to detection by performing a standard electrocardiogram (ECG), but detection of transient (paroxysmal) arrhythmias has long been a significant cause of frustration to both doctors and patients. This article aims to provide a helpful overview for patients and doctors advising them.

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DAIC

FEBRUARY 14, 2025

88% of patients in the Tailored cohort experienced freedom from AF 12 months after one procedure with or without anti-arrhythmic drugs compared to 70% in the Anatomical cohort (log rank p In the Tailored cohort, patients experienced a higher rate of freedom from any arrhythmia after 1.2 adult population. adult population.

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Frontiers in Cardiovascular Medicine

FEBRUARY 27, 2025

months, the recurrence rates of arrhythmias were significantly lower in the AFT group (log-rank P=0.044). Propensity score matching (PSM) was applied to eliminate covariate imbalances. Baseline characteristics, procedural details, and clinical outcomes were compared between the groups.ResultsA total of 189 patients [65.0 years] were included.

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DAIC

DECEMBER 27, 2023

With the unveiling of the Genesis System, Baptist Health Lexington has become the first in Kentucky, and one of the first in the world, to provide the latest advancement in robotic technology to treat cardiac arrhythmias. “We In 2006, Lewis realized something was not right with his heart during one of his regular outdoor runs.

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Dr. Smith's ECG Blog

JUNE 5, 2024

IMPRESSION: The finding of sinus bradycardia with 1st-degree AV block + marked sinus arrhythmia + the change in PR interval from beat #5-to-beat #6 — suggests a form of vagotonic block ( See My Comment in the October 9, 2020 post in Dr. Smith's ECG Blog ). Initial high sensitivity troponin I returned at 6ng/L (normal 0.20

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DAIC

JANUARY 3, 2024

The Zio monitor ECG System secured its CE mark based on compliance to EU MDR standards of performance, quality, safety, and efficacy, along with the body of clinical evidence supporting Zio in detecting potential cardiac arrhythmias. iRhythm Technologies, 2023. Journal of the American College of Cardiology , 2023. Data on file.

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American College of Cardiology

DECEMBER 2, 2024

Food and Drug Administration (FDA) approval in December 2023, it opened up the proverbial Pandora's Box for treating not only atrial fibrillation (AFib), but also ventricular arrhythmias. When pulsed field ablation (PFA) achieved European CE mark approval in January 2021 and U.

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DAIC

DECEMBER 29, 2023

Unlike paroxysmal AF, which describes symptoms that last for seven days or fewer, persistent AF is a sustained arrhythmia that lasts for more than a week 1. Early treatment of persistent AF can reduce the risk of blood clots, stroke, and heart failure, and may prevent the disease from becoming permanent.

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Medical Xpress - ECG

APRIL 17, 2023

Thirty day electrocardiogram (ECG) monitoring in patients with hypertrophic cardiomyopathy (HCM) detects more arrhythmias than the standard 24 to 48 hours, according to late breaking science presented at EHRA 2023, a scientific congress of the European Society of Cardiology (ESC).

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Ken Grauer, MD

OCTOBER 13, 2023

With P waves labeled — Isn't it now much easier to appreciate that the atrial rhythm is quite regular ( with no more than a slight sinus arrhythmia )? P utting I t A ll T ogether : The precise mechanism of today's arrhythmia is complex and difficult to determine. For those with a special interest in cardiac arrhythmias — READ ON! —

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Journal of Cardiovascular Electrophysiology

MARCH 17, 2025

Methods and Results A total of 323 consecutive FAT patients who underwent electrophysiological study and radiofrequency catheter ablation between January 2011 and March 2023 were selected for this study. Conclusion Significant age differences were observed in the distribution of FAT foci.

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Dr. Smith's ECG Blog

JULY 24, 2024

Note the Timed Contents that I detail below facilitate finding specific material. == ECG Podcast #1 — Common Errors in ECG Interpretation ( And How to Easily Correct these Errors! ) — published by Mayo Clinic CV Podcast Series on 12/19/2023 ( 30 minutes ). 11:35 — My views on: Will the computer ever be able to interpret complex arrhythmias?

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HeartRhythm

JULY 17, 2024

Stereotactic arrhythmia radioablation (STAR) is a noninvasive treatment of refractory ventricular tachycardia (VT). In this study, we aimed to systematically review prospective trials on STAR and pool harmonized outcome measures in a meta-analysis.

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Wellnest

DECEMBER 31, 2023

As India concludes 2023, the final fortnight of December has witnessed nearly 8,500 Covid-19 cases. Electrocardiograms (EKG or ECG): This diagnostic method effectively detects irregular heartbeats or arrhythmias by analyzing the electrical signals in the heart. 1 is a sub-variant recently developed from the BA.2.86

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DAIC

JULY 24, 2024

Volta Medical has announced it has entered into a Joint Development Agreement with GE Healthcare to enhance arrhythmia procedures with artificial intelligence (AI)-driven electrophysiology technologies. 2013.05.063 3 [link] [last accessed June 9, 2023] If you enjoy this content, please share it with a colleague adult population.

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DAIC

DECEMBER 20, 2023

Image courtesy of MMRI milla1cf Wed, 12/20/2023 - 15:57 December 20, 2023 — Jason R. As a result of McCarthy’s findings, there is a potential for his strategy to be used more clinically, to significantly reduce cardiac damage and possibly prevent a second event or an arrhythmia following a heart attack. Jason McCarthy, Ph.D.,

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DAIC

MARCH 26, 2024

The most common arrhythmia, atrial fibrillation , will affect approximately 12.1 Food and Drug Administration (FDA) in July 2023, a new leadless pacemaker system placed in both chambers of the heart and using a novel communication technology is now offering a more minimally invasive option for patients. Approved by the U.S.

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Dr. S. Venkatesan MD

MARCH 19, 2024

2023 ) Falling on EP’s shoulder That was enough for me to make a compelling call to my EP colleague, for a quick chat about this unique patient. Massie Block -Ref 1) But, if there is something unusual in the clinical history, be ready to investigate until the arrhythmia, or at least the anxiety disappears. J Clin Med.

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DAIC

MARCH 28, 2024

a global leader in cardiac arrhythmia treatment and part of Johnson & Johnson MedTec h i , announced the submission of the VARIPULSE Platform for Premarket Approval Application (PMA) to the U.S. In Europe, the TRUPULSE generator received CE mark in late 2023 and the VARIPULSE Catheter received CE mark in February 2024. In the U.S.,

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DAIC

FEBRUARY 1, 2024

Elevated levels of two protein biomarkers that indicate heart damage were associated with undetected or symptomless cardiovascular disease in adults with Type 2 diabetes compared to those without Type 2 diabetes, according to new research published May 31, 2023, in the Journal of the American Heart Association, JAHA. In addition, 115.9

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Journal of Cardiovascular Pharmacology

MAY 7, 2024

Concerns regarding the risk of cardiac arrhythmia and death have been raised, yet the burden of HCQ and CQ-related cardiac toxicities remains unclear. Concerns regarding the risk of cardiac arrhythmia and death have been raised, yet the burden of HCQ and CQ-related cardiac toxicities remains unclear.

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Ken Grauer, MD

MAY 28, 2024

Note the Timed Contents that I detail below facilitate finding specific material. == ECG Podcast #4 — All About Comparison ECGs for 12-Leads and Arrhythmias ( Comparing ECGs seems so "easy" to do — but so often is not done correctly! ) — published by Mayo Clinic CV Podcast Series on 5/21/2024 ( 35 minutes ). What are the problems?

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Journal of Cardiovascular Electrophysiology

NOVEMBER 18, 2024

ABSTRACT Objectives Activation mapping for idiopathic ventricular arrhythmias (IVAs) typically relies on identifying the earliest bipolar electrograms and unipolar electrograms characterized by an initial QS morphology preceding the intrinsic deflection.

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Circulation

NOVEMBER 11, 2024

The targeted Automated External Defibrillator (AED) program in the Sao Paulo Metro has yielded promising results in improving survival rates for individuals experiencing out-of-hospital cardiac arrest (OHCA) due to ventricular arrhythmias.

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Ken Grauer, MD

AUGUST 4, 2023

HOW would you treat this arrhythmia? == NOTE: What follows below is my “thought process” for interpreting today’s rhythm — with multiple PEARLS sprinkled in along the way. Much of the time — it will be easiest to determine the mechanism of a complex arrhythmia IF there is a "break" in the rhythm, even if this slow-down is only momentary.

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DAIC

JUNE 19, 2024

While the spotlight in 2023 shone on developments around Generative Artificial Intelligence (AI), away from the limelight a quiet revolution in AI was taking place, which promises to transform the way we diagnose, manage, and treat cardiovascular diseases, the world’s leading cause of death.

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Frontiers in Cardiovascular Medicine

FEBRUARY 13, 2024

billion in 2023, warranting a better understanding of the mechanisms involved in HF. Among the most serious manifestations associated with HF is arrhythmia due to the electrophysiological changes within the cardiomyocyte. The total cost of care for HF is USD 69.8

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Circulation: Arrhythmia and Electrophysiology

NOVEMBER 3, 2023

Circulation: Arrhythmia and Electrophysiology, Volume 16, Issue 11 , Page e012543, November 1, 2023.

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Circulation: Arrhythmia and Electrophysiology

NOVEMBER 3, 2023

Circulation: Arrhythmia and Electrophysiology, Volume 16, Issue 11 , Page e012300, November 1, 2023.

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Dr. Smith's ECG Blog

JANUARY 23, 2024

VT is the second most common presenting arrhythmia. Vaso or inotropic medications are not harmless, and can precipitate life threatening arrhythmias. It is common with 2nd- and 3rd-degree AV block to see a " ventriculophasic " sinus arrhythmia. AV block is the first manifestation of CS in more than 30% of patients.

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Dr. Smith's ECG Blog

SEPTEMBER 29, 2023

Hint: there are 2 etiologies) == MY Comment , by K EN G RAUER, MD ( 9/28 /2023 ): == If I had to choose a title for today's case — it would be, "A Tale of 2 Findings ". These effects of a large, negative P wave with a short PR interval on the subsequent ST segment — are seen in ECG #1 of Figure-1 ( adapted from the February 23, 2023 post ).

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Dr. Smith's ECG Blog

FEBRUARY 2, 2024

Sci 5[4] 268-270, 2015 ) both highlight a likely association between acute development of ischemic J waves — and high risk of developing malignant ventricular arrhythmias ( My Comment in the September 23, 2020 post ).

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Dr. Smith's ECG Blog

AUGUST 14, 2024

[link] == MY Comment , by K EN G RAUER, MD ( 8/5 /2024 ): == As one who has been fascinated by cardiac arrhythmias for decades — I find the most difficult aspect of rhythm interpretation for me, is distinguishing between what is "real" vs what is artifact, or simply background "noise". We learn best when we learn from each other.

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DAIC

DECEMBER 22, 2023

David Newton , Clinical Cardiac Electrophysiologist at Memorial Health University Physicians Heart Care and Dr. Andrea Natale , Executive Medical Director at T exas Cardiac Arrhythmia Institute, St. David’s Medical Center. Approximately 1 in 4 adults over the age of 40 are at risk for developing AFib.

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Frontiers in Cardiovascular Medicine

DECEMBER 15, 2023

Background Atrial fibrillation (AF) is a common cardiac arrhythmia that increases the risk of stroke and other cardiovascular complications. Methods This web-based cross-sectional study was conducted at local Hospital between April 2023 and May 2023, and enrolled AF patients. The KAP scores were 4.64 ± 3.28, 21.09 ± 2.33

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Cardiology Update

JANUARY 2, 2024

Important Deadlines: Early registration fee: January 9, 2023. Late registration fee: February 8, 2023. Important Deadlines: Abstract and late-breaking clinical trial submission is closed (Deadline: December 7 and October 17, 2023) Fees: Visit the ACC 2024 website for registration options. Hashtag: #ACVC2024 2. Hashtag: #ACC24 3.

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