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Pharmacological preventions and treatments for pericardial complications after open heart surgeries

Heart BMJ

Methods We systematically searched PubMed/MEDLINE, EMBASE and Cochrane CENTRAL from inception to 22 January 2024. Beta-blockers probably prevent atrial fibrillation with a large magnitude of effect (RR 0.4, to 0.59) may reduce the risk of postoperative atrial fibrillation. 95% CI 0.20

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The effect of enhanced external counterpulsation on anxiety and depression in patients with paroxysmal atrial fibrillation: a randomized controlled trial

Frontiers in Cardiovascular Medicine

ObjectiveThis study aimed to investigate the effects of Enhanced External Counterpulsation (EECP) on anxiety and depression in patients with Paroxysmal Atrial Fibrillation (PAF).MethodsA MethodsA cohort of 100 patients diagnosed with PAF at the Fuzhou First Hospital between January 2023 and June 2024 were enrolled in this study.

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Novel drug therapies for atrial fibrillation

Nature Reviews - Cardiology

Nature Reviews Cardiology, Published online: 28 February 2024; doi:10.1038/s41569-024-01004-2 Atrial fibrillation is the most common sustained arrhythmia and imposes a substantial burden on patients and health-care providers.

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Case Report: Fatal atrioesophageal fistula following atrial fibrillation ablation—critical reflections on prevention

Frontiers in Cardiovascular Medicine

Radiofrequency ablation (RFA) is an important therapeutic modality for atrial fibrillation (AF), widely utilized in clinical practice due to its safety and significant efficacy. A 71-year-old male admitted to the emergency department on July 19, 2024, with acute loss of consciousness and convulsions.

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Oussama Wazni, MD, MBA: OPTION Trial and the Role of LAAC in Atrial Fibrillation

HCPLive

Oussama Wazni, MD, discusses the results of the OPTION trial examining LAAC in atrial fibrillation as well as its reception as AHA 2024.

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QTc interval prolongation and risk of atrial fibrillation recurrence: a meta-analysis and observational cohort study

Frontiers in Cardiovascular Medicine

Previous studies evaluated its value in predicting atrial fibrillation (AF) occurrence. However, its predictive efficacy for AF recurrence remains controversial.MethodsWe searched PubMed and Google databases for studies before January 2024 evaluating the association between QTc interval and AF incidence.

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Shorten the Blanking Period After Atrial Fibrillation Ablation, Experts Say

DAIC

Based on continuous monitoring of early recurrence of atrial tachyarrhythmia immediately after patients have undergone atrial fibrillation ablation, Musat et al. recommend shortening the blanking period from three months to one. also emphasize the importance of continuous monitoring.