Med Page Today

MAY 18, 2024

(MedPage Today) -- BOSTON -- For persistent atrial fibrillation (Afib), adding artificial intelligence guidance for ablation site selection improved success, the TAILORED trial showed. Freedom from Afib after one procedure regardless of antiarrhythmic.

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Med Page Today

DECEMBER 21, 2023

(MedPage Today) -- For patients undergoing catheter ablation for atrial fibrillation (Afib), there was no signal that a brief course of colchicine reduced atrial arrhythmia recurrence or improved clinical outcomes when taken for 10 days starting.

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American Heart News - Heart News

NOVEMBER 16, 2024

Research Highlights: A new, multicenter study demonstrated that ablation treatment may be a better first option than medication for many heart attack survivors who develop abnormal electrical short circuits in their heart, which are episodes of.

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Cardiovascular Diabetology

APRIL 4, 2024

This study investigates the relationship between triglyceride-glucose (TyG) index trajectories and the results of ablation in patients with stage 3D atrial fibrillation (AF).

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DAIC

MAY 18, 2024

During its Annual Conference, HRS 2024, the Heart Rhythm Society (HRS) announced findings from three new studies demonstrating the safety and efficacy of pulsed field ablation (PFA), a nonthermal ablation treatment for patients with atrial fibrillation (AF). See full findings from the FARADISE, admIRE Study, and Advent Trial here.

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DAIC

DECEMBER 29, 2023

Outcomes of ablation with the FARAPULSE PFA System – a nonthermal treatment in which electric fields selectively ablate heart tissue – will be compared to outcomes following use of anti-arrhythmic drug (AAD) therapy, which is commonly prescribed for patients living with persistent AF. The company now anticipates U.S. Circulation.

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DAIC

DECEMBER 14, 2023

Launching the first FDA -approved PFA technology is not just a milestone; the PulseSelect PFA system is setting a new standard in safety for AF ablation with excellent efficacy and efficiency 1. In my clinical experience with the catheter, it was designed for AF ablation procedures.

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Med Page Today

DECEMBER 14, 2023

(MedPage Today) -- The FDA approved the first pulsed field ablation (PFA) catheter, the PulseSelect PFA system, for the treatment of paroxysmal and persistent atrial fibrillation (Afib), Medtronic announced on Wednesday. Whereas conventional radiofrequency.

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Med Page Today

MAY 21, 2024

(MedPage Today) -- BOSTON -- Pulsed field ablation (PFA) trials continued to accrue positive data, as reported at the Heart Rhythm Society (HRS) annual meeting. Superiority, Finally Secondary analysis of the pivotal ADVENT trial showed that.

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DAIC

FEBRUARY 6, 2024

EGF mapping allows physicians to detect EGF sources and is designed to individualize ablation strategies based on underlying pathophysiologic mechanisms to potentially improve outcomes. By guiding ablation therapy, [EGF mapping] can enable clinicians to provide personalized, highly targeted treatment."

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DAIC

JANUARY 18, 2024

milla1cf Thu, 01/18/2024 - 14:21 January 18, 2024 — Abbott announced the first global procedures have been conducted using the company's new Volt Pulsed Field Ablation (PFA) System to treat patients battling common abnormal heart rhythms such as atrial fibrillation (AFib).

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Med Page Today

JANUARY 31, 2024

(MedPage Today) -- The FDA approved the Farapulse pulsed field ablation (PFA) system for paroxysmal atrial fibrillation (Afib or AF), Boston Scientific announced on Wednesday. The device won an indication for the isolation of pulmonary veins in.

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Med Page Today

NOVEMBER 16, 2024

(MedPage Today) -- CHICAGO -- For patients with ventricular tachycardia (VT) and ischemic cardiomyopathy, going right to catheter ablation improved outcomes compared with trying antiarrhythmic drugs first, the VANISH2 trial showed. Death or.

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HeartRhythm

MAY 15, 2024

With the exponential growth of catheter ablation (CA) for atrial fibrillation (AF), there is increasing interest in associated healthcare costs.

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Frontiers in Cardiovascular Medicine

FEBRUARY 7, 2024

Methods All patients undergoing convergent PsAF ablation at our centre were retrospectively analysed. The Atricure Epi-Sense® system was used to perform surgical radiofrequency ablation of the LA posterior wall followed by endocardial ablation.

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Frontiers in Cardiovascular Medicine

JANUARY 3, 2024

At the same time, there is growing concern regarding catheter ablation performed under fluoroscopy guidance, due to its harmful effects for both patients and practitioners. Methods We conducted a prospective observational study recruiting 50 consecutive patients who underwent CTI ablation. Ω vs. 31.2 ± 9.81 Ω, p  = 0.19).

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Med Page Today

APRIL 24, 2024

(MedPage Today) -- The efficacy of catheter ablation for heart failure (HF) patients with atrial fibrillation (Afib or AF) hinged on the phenotype of disease, researchers reported based on a meta-analysis. Compared with conventional rate or rhythm.

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HeartRhythm

NOVEMBER 7, 2024

Superior vena cava (SVC) conduction delay or isolation during right superior pulmonary vein (RSPV) ablation using thermal ablation technologies has been previously described.1,2 1,2 No reports regarding the impact of pulsed-field ablation (PFA) on the SVC exist.

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JAMA Cardiology

APRIL 23, 2024

This systematic review and meta-analysis investigates the efficacy of catheter ablation compared with rate or rhythm control among patients with atrial fibrillation and heart failure.

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Journal of the American Heart Association

JANUARY 9, 2024

Herein, we provide an overview of the current knowledge on the pathophysiology and risk factors for AF in adult congenital heart disease, with a special focus on the existing challenges in AF ablation. Emerging imaging modalities and ablation techniques might have a role to play.

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American College of Cardiology

JUNE 13, 2024

What is the potential of focal pulsed field ablation (PFA) to provoke coronary spasm during cavotricuspid isthmus ablation, and does nitroglycerin use mitigate the risk of vasospasm in this setting?

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Journal of Cardiovascular Electrophysiology

JANUARY 28, 2024

Abstract Introduction Some previous studies have reported that a first-step ethanol infusion into the vein of Marshall (EIVOM) with touch-up radiofrequency (RF) ablation can facilitate mitral isthmus (MI) block and improves the ablation outcomes in persistent atrial fibrillation (PeAF) patients. 0.78, p  = .006).

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HeartRhythm

JUNE 17, 2024

The association between serum potassium and atrial fibrillation (AF) recurrence after catheter ablation remains unclear.

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Frontiers in Cardiovascular Medicine

JANUARY 15, 2024

Background Catheter ablation (CA) for symptomatic atrial fibrillation (AF) offers the best outcomes for patients. Despite the benefits of CA, a significant proportion of patients suffer a recurrence; hence, there is scope to potentially improve outcomes through technical innovations such as ablation index (AI) guidance during AF ablation.

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Frontiers in Cardiovascular Medicine

JANUARY 16, 2024

Introduction Catheter ablation is an effective and safe strategy for treating atrial fibrillation patients. Nevertheless, studies on the long-term outcomes of catheter ablation in patients with dilated cardiomyopathy are limited. Among the catheter ablation group, 58.7% ( n  = 27) had persistent atrial fibrillation.

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HeartRhythm

APRIL 8, 2024

There is insufficient data assessing the regional differences in catheter ablation outcomes for atrial fibrillation (AF) in the United States.

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HeartRhythm

JANUARY 27, 2024

Pulsed field ablation (PFA) is selective for the myocardium. Anterior-right GP ablation has been proven to effectively prevent vagal responses during radiofrequency-based PVI. However, vagal responses and reversible effects on ganglionated plexi (GP) are observed during pulmonary vein isolation (PVI).

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Med Page Today

MAY 19, 2024

(MedPage Today) -- BOSTON -- An olive oil-enhanced Mediterranean diet didn't help prevent atrial fibrillation (Afib, or AF) recurrence after ablation in the PREDIMAR randomized trial, although there was a signal for benefit in paroxysmal cases.

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American College of Cardiology

NOVEMBER 26, 2024

What are the outcomes of patients referred for ventricular tachycardia (VT) ablation according to left ventricular ejection fraction (LVEF), tolerance of VT, and acute ablation outcome?

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HeartRhythm

SEPTEMBER 20, 2024

Data on long-term effects of catheter ablation versus antiarrhythmic drugs (AAD) on health-related quality of life (HRQoL) and atrial fibrillation (AF) burden are limited.

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American College of Cardiology

NOVEMBER 16, 2024

The goal of the VANISH2 trial was to compare endocardial catheter ablation with conventional antiarrhythmic drug (AAD) therapy as a first-line treatment for infarct-related ventricular tachycardia (VT) in ischemic cardiomyopathy.

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American College of Cardiology

OCTOBER 16, 2024

What is the long-term safety and effectiveness of an integrated pulsed field ablation (PFA) system in a large United States–based drug-refractory symptomatic paroxysmal atrial fibrillation (AF) patient population?

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Frontiers in Cardiovascular Medicine

JANUARY 23, 2024

Aim The purpose of the study is to describe MRI features of ischemic cerebral lesions occurring after transcatheter ablation of atrial fibrillation (AF). Methods A systematic review and meta-analysis of studies performing brain imaging investigations before and after AF transcatheter ablation was performed. of the lesions (95% CI 0.9%–3.0%)

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Science Daily - Heart Disease

JULY 8, 2024

Pulsed field ablation (PFA) is safe for treating patients with common types of atrial fibrillation (AF), according to a new study.

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Becker's Hospital Review - Cardiology

APRIL 10, 2024

David's Medical Center electrophysiologists were the first in the nation to use a novel pulsed field ablation system for patients with paroxysmal and persistent atrial fibrillation. Austin, Texas-based St.

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American College of Cardiology

FEBRUARY 23, 2024

What is the incidence of the embolic and bleeding complications in relation to pre- and post- periprocedure antithrombotic regimens in patients undergoing ventricular arrhythmia radiofrequency ablation (RFA)?

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Frontiers in Cardiovascular Medicine

JANUARY 31, 2024

Background Pulmonary vein isolation with wide antral ablation leads to better clinical outcomes for the treatment of atrial fibrillation, but the isolation lesion is invisible in conventional cryoballoon ablation.

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