DAIC

JULY 8, 2024

MANIFEST-17K provides confidence that, unlike conventional thermal ablation, PFA with the pentaspline catheter does not cause the most feared complication of AF ablation—esophageal damage—nor does it cause pulmonary vein stenosis or persistent injury to the diaphragm,” says senior author Vivek Reddy, MD , The Leona M. and Harry B.

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Medical Xpress - Cardiology

APRIL 10, 2024

Treating gum disease in the three months after a procedure to correct an irregular heartbeat known as atrial fibrillation (AFib) may lower oral inflammation and may reduce AFib recurrence, according to new research published today in the Journal of the American Heart Association.

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Medical Xpress - Cardiology

OCTOBER 8, 2024

A multicenter study has described and validated a new strategy for guiding ablation procedures in patients with complex tachycardias. Ablation procedures use energy—usually heat or cold—to eliminate small areas of heart tissue that cause pathological cardiac arrhythmias, thereby restoring normal heart rhythm.

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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. AFib is the most common heart rhythm disorder, affecting more than 30 million patients worldwide.

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HeartRhythm

APRIL 30, 2024

Patients undergoing catheter ablation for AF often experience resolution of symptoms even when AF recurs, suggesting symptoms are not solely due to the heart rhythm. It remains unclear what causes symptoms in patients with paroxysmal atrial fibrillation (AF).

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Medical Xpress - Cardiology

SEPTEMBER 3, 2024

A catheter ablation procedure widely used to treat the most common heart rhythm disorder significantly reduces the burden of atrial fibrillation (AF) and results in clinically important improvements in symptoms and quality of life compared with a sham (placebo) procedure, according to late breaking research presented Sept.

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DAIC

JANUARY 31, 2024

Food and Drug Administration (FDA), has granted approval to Boston Scientific for its FARAPULSE Pulsed Field Ablation System. intermittent) atrial fibrillation (AF) and is a unique new alternative to standard-of-care thermal ablation treatment. said Nick Spadea-Anello, president, Electrophysiology, Boston Scientific. "The

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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. Biosense Webster's zero fluoroscopy workflow is the first and only such workflow available in a radiofrequency (RF) cardiac ablation device.

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ADN Center of Excellence

MAY 17, 2024

It is with great pride that we announce the resounding success of ADN CoE' s AFib Ablation Training program, the second installment in our esteemed Ablation Series, held at the prestigious 9 Eylül University Heart Rhythm Management Centre.

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HeartRhythm

APRIL 30, 2024

Recurrence rate of atrial fibrillation (AF) following catheter ablation (CA) is estimated to be 20-50% and increases with time.

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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.

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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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American College of Cardiology

JUNE 11, 2024

Pulsed-field energy ablation (PFA) was significantly associated with hemolysis compared to radiofrequency ablation (RFA) following pulmonary vein isolation (PVI), according to the results of a study presented at Heart Rhythm 2024.

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Medical Xpress - Cardiology

MAY 18, 2024

In a study published in Heart Rhythm, researchers from Brigham and Women's Hospital, a founding member of the Mass General Brigham health care system, analyzed real-world clinical data to measure the impact of evidence-based best-practices on patient outcomes for the most common AF procedure: radiofrequency (RF)-based ablation.

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DAIC

MARCH 5, 2024

a global leader in cardiac arrhythmia treatment and part of Johnson & Johnson MedTech , today announced European CE mark approval of the VARIPULSE Platform for the treatment of symptomatic drug refractory recurrent paroxysmal atrial fibrillation ( AF ) using pulsed field ablation (PFA). iii] The study reported a low fluoroscopy time of 7.8

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DAIC

MAY 30, 2024

milla1cf Thu, 05/30/2024 - 10:31 May 30, 2024 — Stereotaxis , a pioneer in surgical robotics for minimally invasive endovascular intervention, announced the successful treatment of the first heart rhythm patients by Penn Presbyterian Medical Center (PPMC) utilizing the advanced Genesis Robotic Magnetic Navigation System.

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HeartRhythm

APRIL 29, 2024

He was a dear friend and colleague of the Heart Rhythm Society and electrophysiologists around the world. David’s many scholarly contributions focused on ablation energy sources, starting in 1986 when he was at the University of Virginia (UVA) and radiofrequency ablation was being introduced.

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DAIC

JUNE 4, 2024

Weight Loss Drug Linked with Reduced Need for Diuretics in Heart Failure Patients 7. Late-breaking Clinical Trial Results from FARADISE, admIRE Study and Advent Trial at Heart Rhythm 2024 Highlight Pulsed Field Ablation Developments for Atrial Fibrillation Treatment 8. Tenax Therapeutics Announces New U.S.

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DAIC

FEBRUARY 1, 2024

UH Harrington Heart and Vascular Institute First in World to Implant Penditure Clip Using Minimally Invasive Approach 10. Abbott Announces First Global Procedures in a Clinical Trial of its Volt Pulsed Field Ablation System to Treat Patients with Abnormal Heart Rhythms

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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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HeartRhythm

AUGUST 6, 2024

In the article, “Pulsed field ablation prevents left atrial restrictive physiology after posterior wall isolation in patients with persistent atrial fibrillation” by Ariel Banai and colleagues, published in the August 2024 issue of Heart Rhythm (21;8:1245-1247), the author Disclaimer information was incomplete.

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DAIC

DECEMBER 27, 2023

The robotic technology represented an entirely novel way to address heart rhythm disorders in a minimally invasive procedure with the benefits of robotic precision and safety. When left untreated, arrhythmias may significantly increase the risk of stroke, heart failure, and sudden cardiac arrest.

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HeartRhythm

MAY 6, 2024

In the article “The first ablation,” by Melvin M. Scheinman that published in the May 2024 issue of Heart Rhythm (2023;24:519–520), the source figure details were not included in the figure legend. Figure 1 was reproduced with permission from JAMA.1982. 248(7): 851-855. Copyright©(1982)American Medical Association.

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DAIC

JANUARY 2, 2024

Medtronic Creates History with FDA Approval of its Novel PulseSelect Pulsed Field Ablation System to Treat Atrial Fibrillation 2. New Artificial Intelligence Tool Predicts Mortality After Heart Surgeries 3. Increased Risk of Heart Rhythm Disruption After COVID-19 7.

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Journal of Cardiothoracic Surgery

JULY 2, 2024

Cox-Maze IV AF ablation. Heart rhythm was assessed from Holter reports or 12-lead ECG. Conclusions Surgical ablation is beneficial in elderly patients undergoing high-risk surgery - promoting excellent long-term freedom from AF and symptomatic / prognostic benefits, without added risk. No-Surgical AF treatment.

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DAIC

MARCH 26, 2024

UC San Diego Health is the first in San Diego to successfully implant the world’s first dual chamber and leadless pacemaker system to help treat people with abnormal heart rhythms. The burst of energy can cause the heart to beat more quickly (in a pacemaker), or it can stop dangerous rapid heart rhythms (in an ICD).

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DAIC

JUNE 19, 2024

milla1cf Wed, 06/19/2024 - 20:57 June 19, 2024 — When electrophysiologist Eugenio Cingolani, MD , isn’t seeing patients, he can usually be found in his laboratory, investigating improved treatments for heart rhythm disorders. This is a complex procedure that destroys the abnormal heart tissue that’s causing the rapid heartbeat.

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ADN Center of Excellence

SEPTEMBER 2, 2024

Understanding Atrial Fibrillation Atrial Fibrillation is characterized by an irregular and often rapid heart rhythm that can lead to poor blood flow. It occurs when the heart's upper chambers (atria) beat out of sync with the lower chambers (ventricles).

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DAIC

JUNE 11, 2024

At this year’s Heart Rhythm Society (HRS) conference in Boston in May, innovation, again, was the focus. PFA on Display As you walked into the expo hall, it was hard to miss the large space-age light displays of the Farapulse Pulsed Field Ablation system from Boston Scientific and the PulseSelect PFA system from Medtronic.

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DAIC

MAY 15, 2024

a medical device company dedicated to advancing ablation treatment for cardiac arrythmias, announced its participation at the Heart Rhythm 2024 conference, taking place in person at the Boston Convention & Exhibition Center and virtually, May 16-19, 2024. EDT, in Rhythm Theater #2.

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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. Here are some of the most common: Medication – Your doctor may prescribe medications like blood thinners to reduce the risk of blood clots and control heart rate and rhythm.

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DAIC

DECEMBER 8, 2023

Atrial fibrillation, or AFib, is the most common type of heart rhythm disorder (arrhythmia), affecting over 6 million Americans, and the number is expected to double by 2030. Catheter ablation is a minimally invasive procedure that disables portions of heart tissue that cause irregular heart rhythms. “In

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CardiacWire

MAY 22, 2024

All About PFA – Pulsed field ablation dominated HRS 2024’s conversations, exhibit booths, and scientific sessions, suggesting that if PFA truly delivers on potential we could be entering electrophysiology’s pulsed field ablation era.

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Vector Remote

MAY 25, 2023

Expert Consensus Statement and Remote Patient Monitoring Guidelines What does the Heart Rhythm Society’s new Expert Consensus Statement say?

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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

MAY 21, 2024

milla1cf Tue, 05/21/2024 - 08:00 May 21, 2024 — Stereotaxis , a pioneer and global leader in surgical robotics for minimally invasive endovascular intervention, today announced that it has been invited to present at HRS Africa Summit 2024 , scheduled to take place during Heart Rhythm Society Scientific Sessions in Boston, Massachusetts.

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DAIC

JULY 24, 2024

The combined solutions are expected to enhance performance and streamline workflows for electrophysiologists during catheter ablation procedures to treat atrial fibrillation , AFib. Our mission to combat complex heart rhythm diseases relies on optimizing interoperability. The company has obtained U.S.

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