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Boston Scientific Initiates AVANT GUARD Clinical Trial to Evaluate FARAPULSE Pulsed Field Ablation System as First-Line Treatment for Persistent Atrial Fibrillation

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Early treatment of persistent AF can reduce the risk of blood clots, stroke, and heart failure, and may prevent the disease from becoming permanent. Patients are often treated with AADs as frontline therapy for heart rhythm maintenance, though some can experience adverse effects and limited efficacy. Circulation.

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Cortex Announces RESOLVE-AF Trial Evaluating Electrographic Flow (EGF) Mapping for use in Atrial Fibrillation Ablation

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Getty Images milla1cf Tue, 02/06/2024 - 20:36 February 6, 2024 — Cortex announced the initiation of its RESOLVE-AF trial ( NCT05883631 ), a study formally launched in late October 2023. AFib is the most common heart rhythm disorder, affecting more than 30 million patients worldwide.

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Experts give recommendations for longer and better lives for patients with atrial fibrillation

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An international panel of experts published recommendations to improve management of atrial fibrillation (AF). Today the consensus report was presented at the EHRA congress in Berlin by Prof.

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HRS Policy Statement on Catheter Ablation of Atrial Fibrillation

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Atrial fibrillation (AF) is the most common arrhythmia worldwide, with increasing prevalence resulting from improved awareness, increased life expectancy, and advances in detection technology.

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Biosense Webster Study Supports Low and Zero Fluoroscopy Workflow as Safe, Effective Alternative to Conventional Catheter Ablation

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Titled "Real-world Data Affirms Safety and Effectiveness of Low/Zero Fluoroscopy Atrial Fibrillation Ablation," the study was presented as a late-breaker at the 29th Annual International AF Symposium. Real-world Data Affirms Safety and Effectiveness of Low/Zero Fluoroscopy Atrial Fibrillation Ablation [abstract].

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Boston Scientific Receives FDA Approval for FARAPULSE Pulsed Field Ablation System

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intermittent) atrial fibrillation (AF) and is a unique new alternative to standard-of-care thermal ablation treatment. intermittent) atrial fibrillation (AF) and is a unique new alternative to standard-of-care thermal ablation treatment. said Nick Spadea-Anello, president, Electrophysiology, Boston Scientific.

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UC San Diego Health First in Region to Implant Dual Chamber, Leadless Pacemaker

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UC San Diego Health is the first in San Diego to successfully implant the world’s first dual chamber and leadless pacemaker system to help treat people with abnormal heart rhythms. The most common arrhythmia, atrial fibrillation , will affect approximately 12.1 Approved by the U.S.

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