Vector Remote

MAY 25, 2023

The Heart Rhythm Society recently unveiled the new 2023 HRS/EHRA/APHRS/LAHRS Expert Consensus Statement on Practical Management of the Remote Device Clinic , marking significant progress since the previous 2015 version, which originally identified remote monitoring as the standard of care for implantable cardiac device clinics.

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HeartRhythm

MARCH 31, 2025

Pulsed Field Ablation (PFA) received approval for treating Atrial Fibrillation (AF) in December 2023. While Radiofrequency Ablation (RFA) and Cryoablation (CBA) remain standard treatments, PFA offers a novel non-thermal approach with promising results.

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Vector Remote

JUNE 30, 2023

Implementing the 2023 Expert Consensus Statement: A Strategic Roadmap for Device Manufacturer Sales Representatives In the ever-evolving landscape of cardiac device care, keeping pace with guidelines and policies can often seem daunting.

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DAIC

DECEMBER 27, 2023

For twenty years, robotics has been central to our program offering the highest quality care to a broad range of heart rhythm patients, including the most complex, challenging, and underserved,” added Dr. Gery Tomassoni , Director of Electrophysiology at Baptist Health Lexington.

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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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DAIC

JANUARY 31, 2024

said Nick Spadea-Anello, president, Electrophysiology, Boston Scientific. 2, 2023 – found that therapy with the device was as safe and effective as conventional thermal ablation, with statistically shorter ablation times and a quick learning curve for physicians. physicians and patients alike," Reddy added.

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HeartRhythm

MAY 15, 2024

2–4 In fact, the benefits and safety profile of AF ablation have resulted in its designation as first line therapy in the 2023 ACC/AHA/ACCP/HRS guideline for AF management.2 In the past decade, major advances were made in catheter ablation for arrhythmias and implantation of cardiac implantable electronic devices.1

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DAIC

DECEMBER 29, 2023

This week, the Cleveland Clinic enrolled the first patient in the AVANT GUARD trial, overseen by Dr. Oussama Wazni, vice chair of cardiovascular medicine and section head, Cardiac Electrophysiology and Pacing, Cleveland Clinic, who is also serving as the lead investigator of the trial.

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DAIC

FEBRUARY 6, 2024

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. The Ablamap System includes a workstation with software and monitor, amplifier, and proprietary basket mapping catheter and cables. "I

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Dr. Smith's ECG Blog

MAY 7, 2024

Electrophysiology note : "In the context of pre-excited atrial fibrillation, we would recommend proceeding with mapping and ablation of accessory pathway (particularly given high risk features including his shortest pre-excited R-R interval is 25 X6 = 150/minute ). . Goyal et al — StatPearls: July, 2023 ).

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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

FEBRUARY 18, 2024

The September 15, 2023 post — for PTA ( Pulse-Tap Artifact ). The April 6, 2023 post — excessive baseline artifact misdiagnosed as AFib ( instead of sinus rhythm with AV Wenckebach — as in Figure-4 in this post ). The March 17, 2023 post — for PTA. The January 17, 2023 post — for PTA.

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The American Journal of Cardiology

DECEMBER 13, 2023

Publication date: Available online 29 November 2023 Source: The American Journal of Cardiology Author(s): Masamichi Yano, Yasuyuki Egami, Shodai Kawanami, Kohei Ukita, Akito Kawamura, Koji Yasumoto, Masaki Tsuda, Naotaka Okamoto, Yasuharu Matsunaga-Lee, Masami Nishino

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DAIC

FEBRUARY 27, 2024

The first procedures, performed by leading physicians Saibal Kar , MD, FACC, FSCAI, (Program Director, Cardiovascular Disease Fellowship, Los Robles Health System , California, HCA Healthcare National Physician Director, Interventional Cardiology) and Devi Nair , MD, FACC, FHRS, (Director, Cardiac Electrophysiology Division, St.

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HeartRhythm

MARCH 10, 2024

The COVID-19 pandemic turned everyone’s life upside down and the end of the emergency was declared by WHO only on May 5, 2023.

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HeartRhythm

NOVEMBER 16, 2024

The international Working Group of the Signal Summit is a consortium of experts in the field of cardiac electrophysiology dedicated to advancing knowledge on understanding and clinical application of signal recording and processing techniques.

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Circulation: Arrhythmia and Electrophysiology

NOVEMBER 7, 2023

Circulation: Arrhythmia and Electrophysiology, Volume 16, Issue 11 , Page e012199, November 1, 2023. BACKGROUND:β-AR (β-adrenergic receptor) stimulation regulates atrial electrophysiology and Ca2+homeostasis via cAMP-dependent mechanisms; however, enhanced β-AR signaling can promote atrial fibrillation (AF).

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DAIC

MARCH 26, 2024

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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Frontiers in Cardiovascular Medicine

FEBRUARY 17, 2025

Procedural data and electrophysiology (EP) laboratory times were systematically collected and analyzed. The primary endpoint was any AF or atrial tachycardia recurrence at 12 and 24 month follow up.Resultsthe study cohort was composed by 138 patients (mean age was 5911 years, 38% female) and successful PVI was achieved in 100% of cases.

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CardiacWire

OCTOBER 22, 2024

The massive 60-page report (n=5,663 providers, 202 programs, 2023 data) outlined four notable employment trends… Rising PE Ownership – Nearly 50% of surveyed private practice groups were also part of a private equity portfolio, up from zero a few years ago.

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HeartRhythm

SEPTEMBER 23, 2024

Simultaneously, thanks to the revolutionary work of cardiac electrophysiology (EP) physicians, scientists, and industry, ablative treatment of complex arrhythmias including AF has achieved ever-increasing efficacy and safety.

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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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Circulation: Arrhythmia and Electrophysiology

OCTOBER 25, 2023

Circulation: Arrhythmia and Electrophysiology, Volume 16, Issue 11 , Page e012191, November 1, 2023. Atrioventricular AP (true AP) were distinguished from fasciculoventricular fibers (FVF) using standard invasive electrophysiology study criteria. Preexcitation was exclusively FVF mediated in 8 (36%) patients.

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Dr. Smith's ECG Blog

DECEMBER 13, 2024

This electrophysiological property is called decremental conduction. Definite treatment is in the electrophysiology lab where ablation of the accessory pathway can be performed. Pacing and Clinical Electrophysiology , 44 (1), 3543. (2) 2023, January 31). The most effective treatment option is synchronized cardioversion.

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Circulation: Arrhythmia and Electrophysiology

NOVEMBER 3, 2023

Circulation: Arrhythmia and Electrophysiology, Volume 16, Issue 11 , Page e012043, November 1, 2023. BACKGROUND:In patients with persistent atrial fibrillation (PersAF), catheter ablation aiming for pulmonary vein isolation (PVI) is associated with moderate clinical effectiveness.

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DAIC

DECEMBER 26, 2023

milla1cf Tue, 12/26/2023 - 21:19 December 26, 2023 — Pulse Biosciences, Inc. , CellFX nsPFA will empower doctors, inspire patients to seek life-altering treatment, and create a world where CellFX nsPFA technology can become a catalyst for healing and hope.”

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DAIC

DECEMBER 26, 2023

Krumholz, MD, SM, FACC milla1cf Tue, 12/26/2023 - 21:45 December 26, 2023 — Globally esteemed cardiologist and researcher, Harlan M. For more information: www.jacc.org If you enjoy this content, please share it with a colleague

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Heart 2023 Conference

APRIL 25, 2022

Ambulatory electrocardiography (ECG) started out in 1949 while Norman “Jeff” Holter evolved a display that might wirelessly transmit electrophysiologic data.1 1 His unique tool used vacuum tubes, weighed eighty-five pounds, and needed to be carried in a backpack. Furthermore, it can ship a sign a distance of the simplest 1 block.

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Dr. Smith's ECG Blog

MARCH 17, 2023

A very similar case to the one presented today appears in the January 17, 2023 post of Dr. Smith’s ECG Blog. 17, 2023 post ). Today’s case provides yet one more example. Simply redo the ECG with care at repositioning the 4 extremity leads to ensure they are no longer in contact with a pulsating artery.

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DAIC

DECEMBER 19, 2023

Image courtesy: Peerbridge Health christine.book Tue, 12/19/2023 - 10:22 December 19, 2023 — Peerbridge Health has announce the successful completion and findings of its prospective, feasibility clinical trial, resulting in a statistically significant 91.2%

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DAIC

FEBRUARY 29, 2024

24 will focus on the following three current guideline updates: American College of Cardiology (ACC)/American Heart Association (AHA) Guidelines 2023 Atrial Fibrillation Guideline - Pharmacology II: Strokes vs. Bleeds, What Do the Guidelines Tell Us About Practical Management in A-fib? The Guidelines Sessions at ACC.24

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DAIC

DECEMBER 8, 2023

Getty Images milla1cf Fri, 12/08/2023 - 08:17 December 8, 2023 — The American College of Cardiology (ACC) and the American Heart Association (AHA), along with several other leading medical associations, have issued a new guideline for preventing and optimally managing atrial fibrillation (AFib).

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Journal of Cardiovascular Electrophysiology

JANUARY 11, 2024

Methods Retrospective cohort study of consecutive patients undergoing transvenous lead insertion for pacemakers, defibrillators, and cardiac resynchronization therapy devices between 2011 and 2023. Results Three thousand two hundred fifty-two patients underwent insertion of pacing leads between February 2011 and March 2023.

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Journal of Cardiovascular Electrophysiology

APRIL 10, 2025

Methods The TriNetX database (Jan 2015June 2023) was queried to include adults receiving their first single-chamber ventricular pacemaker for heart block, bradycardia, sick sinus syndrome, atrial fibrillation, or syncope, excluding those with prior pacemakers, heart failure or enrolled for research settings.

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Journal of Cardiovascular Electrophysiology

JANUARY 13, 2025

Methods We included adult patients who had an index admission with AF to Latakia's tertiary center between July 2021 and November 2023. This study assessed the rate, predictors, and trends of 6-month readmission after index admission for AF in Syria. Patients were monitored for readmission for 6 months after index discharge.

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Journal of Cardiovascular Electrophysiology

FEBRUARY 10, 2025

Methods We performed a systematic search within our institutional TriNetX database to identify adult patients who (1) had new onset AF between January 2018 and January 2023, (2) did not have surgery or thyrotoxicosis within 1 month of incident AF diagnosis, and (3) had at least one visit at our center >6 months after initial AF diagnosis.

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