Circulation

NOVEMBER 29, 2023

Recommendations from the “2014 AHA/ACC/HRS Guideline for the Management of Patients With Atrial Fibrillation” and the “2019 AHA/ACC/HRS Focused Update of the 2014 AHA/ACC/HRS Guideline for the Management of Patients With Atrial Fibrillation” have been updated with new evidence to guide clinicians.

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Frontiers in Cardiovascular Medicine

MARCH 3, 2025

BackgroundObesity is an important risk factor for atrial fibrillation (AF) development and progression. Furthermore, obesity reduces health-related quality of life (HRQoL), an essential indicator for treatment efficacy of AF ablation. Heart rhythm was systematically monitored during follow-up.

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Journal of Cardiothoracic Surgery

MAY 15, 2024

This study aimed to identify the risk factors for postoperative atrial fibrillation in patients with valvular atrial fibrillation, and establish predictive models of atrial fibrillation recurrence.

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HeartRhythm

DECEMBER 11, 2024

Asthma is a known risk factor for atrial fibrillation (AF), the most common sustained arrhythmia. While radiofrequency catheter ablation is effective in treating AF, the impact of asthma and its severity on ablation outcomes has not been previously explored.

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HeartRhythm

SEPTEMBER 2, 2024

The influence of hemodynamic parameters on the recurrence of atrial fibrillation (AF) following catheter ablation is not well known, and it remains unclear whether a nomogram combining risk factors and hemodynamic parameters improves prediction accuracy.

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DAIC

JANUARY 29, 2025

16, 2025 Primary results from the DEFINE AFib clinical study show the Medtronic LINQ family of insertable cardiac monitors (ICM), paired with a novel algorithm, were able to detect atrial fibrillation episodes and properly risk stratify patients as high risk prior to an AF-related healthcare utilization 80% of the time.

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HeartRhythm

DECEMBER 16, 2024

A gradual increase in arrhythmia recurrences during 12 months after catheter ablation (CA) of atrial fibrillation (AF) is still reported.1

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HeartRhythm

APRIL 30, 2024

Atrial fibrillation (AF) is a progressive and degenerative disease, and its development is associated with cardiovascular risk factors and comorbidities. There is a lack of evidence regarding the prognosis of catheter ablation in patients without any cardiovascular comorbidities.

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All About Cardiovascular System and Disorders

OCTOBER 25, 2023

Rate vs Rhythm Control in Atrial Fibrillation Rate vs rhythm control as a management strategy in atrial fibrillation has been a long standing topic for debate. Nearly two thirds in the rhythm control strategy were on amiodarone and only 14 had catheter ablation. Many were not in sinus rhythm or anticoagulated.

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HeartRhythm

APRIL 30, 2024

Posterior wall isolation (PWI) is an additional modality to pulmonary vein isolation (PVI) for radiofrequency ablation (RFA) for persistent atrial fibrillation (PersAF). Lack of durable PWI is a risk factor for AF recurrence.

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Frontiers in Cardiovascular Medicine

OCTOBER 7, 2024

BackgroundThe role of anti-arrhythmic drugs (AADs) in recurrent atrial fibrillation (AF) after catheter ablation (CA) is not fully understood. ConclusionsExPVT and post-procedural high rMSSD are independent risk factors for post-AFCA recurrence but not for AAD response in patients with recurrent AF.

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American College of Cardiology

MAY 20, 2024

Research covered topics such as outcomes for pediatric subcutaneous ICD implantation; procedural success rates and risk factors associated with catheter ablation for atrial tachyarrhythmias; comparing echocardiographic guidance during left atrial appendage occlusion (LAAO); and atrial fibrillation (AFib) ablation in patients with heart failure with (..)

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Circulation

NOVEMBER 11, 2024

Background:Clinical studies on atrial fibrillation (AF) recurrence after catheter ablation in patients diagnosed with patent foramen ovale (PFO) and paroxysmal AF (PAF) are scarce. The identification of potential risk factors was conducted using the regression method known as least absolute shrinkage and selection operator.

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Journal of the American Heart Association

JANUARY 12, 2024

BackgroundWe assessed the impact of pre‐ and postprocedural plasma corin levels on the recurrence of atrial fibrillation (AF) after catheter ablation (CA).Methods The primary end point was recurrent AF between 3 and 12 months after ablation. pg/mL) increased the risk of recurrent AF by 54.3%

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AMS Cardiology

DECEMBER 14, 2023

Atrial fibrillation often shortened to AFib is an irregular and often rapid heart rhythm that can lead to serious health complications. Maintain a Healthy Weight – Excess weight is a major risk factor for AFib. The post How to Prevent an Atrial Fibrillation Attack appeared first on AMS Cardiology.

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Journal of Cardiovascular Electrophysiology

DECEMBER 7, 2023

Abstract Introduction Earlier studies have shown a clear association between severity of human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) infection and incident atrial fibrillation (AF). We present the long-term outcome of catheter ablation (CA) and electrophysiological characteristics in HIV+ AF patients. vs. 54%, p  < .001],

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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

MARCH 11, 2024

Abstract Introduction Cather ablation (CA) is a well-recognized treatment alternative for atrial fibrillation (AF) patients despite more than 20% ablation-treated patients suffering from AF recurrence. The high DC postablation was a risk factor for AF recurrence in ablation-treated patients (OR, 2.17; 95% CI, 1.44–3.25;

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Nature Reviews - Cardiology

APRIL 24, 2024

Nature Reviews Cardiology, Published online: 25 April 2024; doi:10.1038/s41569-024-01036-8 Treatment for periodontal disease might reduce the recurrence of atrial fibrillation (AF) in patients undergoing ablation, suggesting that periodontitis is a modifiable risk factor for AF.

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ADN Center of Excellence

SEPTEMBER 2, 2024

September is National Atrial Fibrillation (AFib) Awareness Month, a time dedicated to raising awareness about one of the most common yet often misunderstood heart conditions. Understanding Atrial Fibrillation Atrial Fibrillation is characterized by an irregular and often rapid heart rhythm that can lead to poor blood flow.

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Circulation

NOVEMBER 11, 2024

A notched P wave is also known to predict atrial fibrillation (AF) after catheter ablation. A notched P wave is usually defined as a dip over the smallest unit of electrocardiography (ECG) recording paper, 40 ms, but automated analysis of ECGs has shown that even a notch of 20 ms is associated with cardiovascular events.

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Clinical Trial Results

NOVEMBER 18, 2024

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American College of Cardiology

JUNE 28, 2024

The ACC and the American Heart Association (AHA) guideline for the management of atrial fibrillation (AFib) provides a comprehensive multi-society update, the first in a decade, and offers a new staging system for AFib, upgrades recommendations for catheter ablation, rhythm control and left atrial appendage occlusion (LAAO), and emphasizes the importance (..)

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ADN Center of Excellence

SEPTEMBER 2, 2024

September is National Atrial Fibrillation (AFib) Awareness Month, a time dedicated to raising awareness about one of the most common yet often misunderstood heart conditions. Understanding Atrial Fibrillation Atrial Fibrillation is characterized by an irregular and often rapid heart rhythm that can lead to poor blood flow.

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Journal of Cardiovascular Electrophysiology

NOVEMBER 26, 2024

AF, atrial fibrillation; ICD, implantable cardioverter defibrillator; ILR, implantable loop recorder. vs. 1.3%; p =0.996) or catheter ablation (3.8% Conclusion Advanced age is a significant risk factor for clinical intervention after ILR insertion. The mean age was 64.3 vs. 18.6%; p <0.001). vs. 6.0%; p =0.512).

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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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Dr. Sanjay Gupta

JANUARY 17, 2022

AF stands for atrial fibrillation. The big risk of AF is thought to be an increased risk of strokes and therefore when we see patients above the age of 65, or patients who carry comorbidities we recommend lifelong anticoagulation and as long as the patient is anticoagulated, we feel that the patient is safe.

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European Journal of Heart Failure

NOVEMBER 3, 2023

Patients with iCS were more likely to have a history of atrial fibrillation (AF) or hospitalization for heart failure (HF), or lower left ventricular ejection fraction (LVEF) than those with systemic cardiac sarcoidosis. During a median follow-up of 42.3 interquartile range, 22.8–72.5) months, 141 primary outcomes (29.7%) occurred.

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Dr. Smith's ECG Blog

SEPTEMBER 18, 2024

Diagnosis : Atrial flutter with 1:1 conduction, with fast AV conduction made possible by sympathetic drive of exercise On arrival, we obtained another 12-lead: Unremarkable Further history: One month history of shortness of breath on exertion, denies palpitations, chest pain, orthopnea, leg swelling. He underwent ablation in the EP Lab.

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Cardiometabolic Health Congress

DECEMBER 7, 2023

The American College of Cardiology (ACC) and the American Heart Association (AHA) recently published new guidelines for the diagnosis and management of patients with atrial fibrillation (AF).

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Journal of the American Heart Association

MARCH 13, 2025

BackgroundPrevious studies have shown that frailty increases the risk of newonset atrial fibrillation (AF). However, little is known about the association between frailty and the recurrence of AF after radiofrequency ablation. Frailty index may be a novel risk factor of recurrent AF. versus 87.5%).

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Circulation: Arrhythmia and Electrophysiology

DECEMBER 20, 2024

BACKGROUND:Patients undergoing first-time atrial fibrillation (AF) ablation can benefit from targeting non-pulmonary vein (PV) triggers. Preprocedural identification of high-risk individuals can guide planning of ablation strategy. Among all first-time AF ablations, 68.1% were intermediate-risk (score 2, 10.5%

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Society of Thoracic Surgeons - Research

APRIL 20, 2023

Part 2: Empirical Studies in Cardiac Surgery; Risk Model Recommendations The Annals of Thoracic Surgery January 2022 David Shahian Social Risk Factors in Society of Thoracic Surgeons Risk Models.

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Society of Thoracic Surgeons - Research

APRIL 20, 2023

Institutional Coronary Artery Bypass Case Volumes and Outcomes European Journal of Heart Failure October 2023 Makoto Mori 1 Robotic Mitral Valve Repair for Degenerative Mitral Regurgitation The Annals of Thoracic Surgery August 2023 Carlos Diaz-Castrillion 2 Volume-Failure to Rescue Relationship in Acute Type A Aortic Dissections: An Analysis of The (..)

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Frontiers in Cardiovascular Medicine

FEBRUARY 17, 2025

BackgroundLeft atrial appendage occlusion (LAAO) serves as an alternative to oral anticoagulation (OAC) for atrial fibrillation (AF) patients at high risk of bleeding. Persistent AF and SCr were significant risk factors for incomplete occlusion and PDL. in the RFCA combined with the LAAO group.

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Frontiers in Cardiovascular Medicine

FEBRUARY 18, 2025

BackgroundEpicardial adipose tissue (EAT) remodeling is associated with atrial fibrillation (AF). However, there is limited research on the contribution of EAT to the risk of AF recurrence (AFR). The clinical, atrial, and EAT characteristics of patients with and without AFR were compared.

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Dr. S. Venkatesan MD

NOVEMBER 22, 2024

Atrial fibrillation: Think locally act globally It is clear, except in specific situations like HT, LVH, HFpEF, and other left (or right )sided structural heart diseases, the bulk of the AF is part of systemic destabilization of neuro-metabolic homeostasis. Of-course ,the final denominator is atrial stress. J Atr Fibrillation.

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