HeartRhythm

JANUARY 23, 2025

Pulsed-field ablation (PFA) offers notable advantages in atrial fibrillation (AF) ablation by selectively targeting cardiomyocytes via an irreversible electroporation mechanism, thereby minimizing damage to surrounding tissues.

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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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HeartRhythm

MARCH 10, 2025

Ablation index (AI)-guided pulmonary vein isolation (PVI) has enhanced procedural outcomes for atrial fibrillation (AF).1 1 However, patients with persistent AF present higher recurrence rates due to advanced atrial remodeling,2-3 represented by the left atrial low voltage area (LVA), compared to those with paroxysmal AF.

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Frontiers in Cardiovascular Medicine

FEBRUARY 26, 2025

BackgroundAtrial fibrillation (AF) is the most prevalent cardiac arrhythmia worldwide, posing significant health burdens. Pulsed field ablation (PFA) is an emerging non-thermal technique that is gaining traction due to the ability to selectively target myocardial cells and minimize damage to surrounding tissues.

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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).

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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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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

MARCH 28, 2024

The VARIPULSE Platform is comprised of the VARIPULSE Catheter, a fully integrated variable-loop multielectrode catheter; the TRUPULSE Generator, a pulsed field ablation (PFA) generator; and the CARTO 3 System VARIPULSE Software, which provides full integration with the world's leading 3D cardiac mapping system.

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Medical Xpress - Cardiology

JULY 8, 2024

Pulsed field ablation (PFA) is safe for treating patients with common types of atrial fibrillation (AF), according to the largest study of its kind on this new technology, led by the Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai.

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HeartRhythm

MARCH 5, 2025

The relationship between Obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) and Atrial fibrillation (AF) is well established as existing literature has concluded that sleep apnea creates a unique, complex, and dynamic substrate for AF, with various pathophysiological mechanisms.

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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

NOVEMBER 7, 2024

Previous studies evaluated its value in predicting atrial fibrillation (AF) occurrence. Additionally, thirty-eight patients with AF who underwent radiofrequency catheter ablation were enrolled and followed-up for 3–36 months. IntroductionCorrected QT interval (QTc) is a ventricular repolarization marker on electrocardiography.

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HeartRhythm

JANUARY 23, 2025

Pulsed field ablation (PFA) for paroxysmal atrial fibrillation (AF) has been gaining worldwide acceptance due to its efficacy and safety. A variable loop circular catheter (VLCC, VARIPULSE, Biosense Webster, Inc.)

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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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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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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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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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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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Medical Xpress - Cardiology

NOVEMBER 25, 2024

Research conducted across 12 hospitals in China has discovered that combining linear ablation with ethanol infusion via the vein of Marshall (EIVOM) alongside pulmonary vein isolation (PVI) significantly improves sinus rhythm maintenance in patients suffering from persistent atrial fibrillation.

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DAIC

JULY 24, 2024

The collaboration, according to a written statement issued by the company, aims to address challenges in capturing and analyzing cardiac signals to help physicians enhance patient outcomes for atrial fibrillation procedures. Our mission to combat complex heart rhythm diseases relies on optimizing interoperability.

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DAIC

MARCH 12, 2025

tim.hodson Wed, 03/12/2025 - 15:36 Broward Health recently announced it is now offering the Farapulse Pulsed Field Ablation System to treat atrial fibrillation (A-Fib). This innovative treatment represents a significant advancement over traditional thermal ablation methods and provides a more effective solution for patients.

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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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HeartRhythm

DECEMBER 17, 2024

Recent randomized controlled trials(RCT) have shown that catheter ablation of paroxysmal atrial fibrillation(AF) is associated with a lower incidence of progression to persistent AF compared to the use of antiarrhythmic drug(AAD) therapy.

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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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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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Journal of the American Heart Association

JANUARY 9, 2024

The increasing prevalence of atrial fibrillation (AF) in adults with congenital heart disease raises significant questions regarding its management. Emerging imaging modalities and ablation techniques might have a role to play. Journal of the American Heart Association, Ahead of Print.

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Frontiers in Cardiovascular Medicine

FEBRUARY 7, 2024

Background Efforts to maintain sinus rhythm in patients with persistent atrial fibrillation (PsAF) remain challenging, with suboptimal long-term outcomes. Methods All patients undergoing convergent PsAF ablation at our centre were retrospectively analysed. Twelve (50%) patients were obese. All were longstanding persistent.

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Medical Xpress - Cardiology

MAY 18, 2024

Atrial fibrillation (AF) is the most common form of arrythmia or irregular heartbeat worldwide, impacting millions of people in the U.S.

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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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HCPLive

FEBRUARY 4, 2025

A survey suggests ablation leads to improved sports performance in athletes with atrial fibrillation.

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DAIC

FEBRUARY 2, 2024

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. This is the most commonly used ablation catheter in the world for RF ablation and is fully integrated with the CARTO 3 System.

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Med Page Today

SEPTEMBER 2, 2024

(MedPage Today) -- LONDON -- Pulmonary vein isolation (PVI) produced real short-term improvements for people with atrial fibrillation (Afib or AF), according to the first sham-controlled trial on the subject. Continuous monitoring by implantable.

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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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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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HeartRhythm

MARCH 10, 2025

Pulmonary vein isolation (PVI) is the cornerstone of interventional treatment for atrial fibrillation (AF). Pulsed-field ablation (PFA), a novel non-thermal modality, was recently introduced and is now available with four different FDA-approved systems from three different manufacturers.

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Journal of the American Heart Association

DECEMBER 1, 2023

BackgroundThe incidence and type of complications following catheter ablation of atrial fibrillation have been extensively examined, but the impact associated with these complications on the length of stay and hospitalization costs is unknown.Methods and ResultsThis cohort study included 20 117 adult patients (mean age 62.6±11.4 years,

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Frontiers in Cardiovascular Medicine

FEBRUARY 5, 2025

This high incidence of cognitive decline in AF patients may result from various mechanisms, including reduced cerebral perfusion, microembolism, decreased cardiac output, and chronic inflammation.MethodsThis review synthesizes current evidence on the relationship between AF and cognitive impairment, examines underlying mechanisms of cognitive decline (..)

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