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AFib Might Be Far More Common Than We Think

CardiacWire

age, 54% women, 50% White), finding that a whopping 2M (6.8%) of them had been diagnosed with AFib. AFib rates increased dramatically during the study period, from 4.49% in 2005-2009 to 6.82% in 2015-2019. the researchers estimate that at least 10.55M Americans are currently diagnosed with AFib, representing 4.48% the U.S.

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ECG Blog #417 — AFib with Aberrancy?

Ken Grauer, MD

Given the irregular irregularity of beats #4-through 17 — Is this a run of AFib ( A trial Fib rillation ) with aberrant conduction? This raises the question if beats #4-thru-17 might represent a run of AFib with aberrant conduction? QUESTIONS: How would YOU interpret the ECG shown in Figure-1 ? What do YOU see?

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Patients diagnosed with new-onset, persistent AFib are more likely to have certain risk factors

Medical Xpress - Cardiology

Patients who present with persistent atrial fibrillation at diagnosis are more likely to have certain risk factors as compared with patients with occasional atrial fibrillation (AFib). The findings, led by investigators in the Smidt Heart Institute at Cedars-Sinai, published in Circulation: Arrhythmia and Electrophysiology.

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Biosense Webster Submits Application to U.S. FDA Seeking Approval of the VARIPULSE Platform for the Treatment of Paroxysmal Atrial Fibrillation

DAIC

a global leader in cardiac arrhythmia treatment and part of Johnson & Johnson MedTec h i , announced the submission of the VARIPULSE Platform for Premarket Approval Application (PMA) to the U.S. 2,3 Approximately 1 in 4 adults over the age of 40 are at risk for developing AFib. Food & Drug Administration ( FDA ).

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How Wearable Tech Can Help Monitor Your Heart Health

MIBHS

Detection of Irregular Heart Rhythms Devices such as the Apple Watch or Fitbit Sense can detect irregular heart rhythms, including atrial fibrillation (AFib). These early warnings are critical, as AFib increases the risk of stroke and other heart-related complications. Sleep Monitoring Quality sleep is essential for heart health.

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Biosense Webster Study Supports Low and Zero Fluoroscopy Workflow as Safe, Effective Alternative to Conventional Catheter Ablation

DAIC

a global leader in cardiac arrhythmia treatment and part of Johnson & Johnson MedTechi , revealed findings from a company-funded study of real-world data. AFib is the most common type of cardiac arrhythmia and affects more than 6 million people in the United States and nearly 38 million people worldwide.2,3 Circulation Research.

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What is strange about this paroxysmal atrial fibrillation in an otherwise healthy patient? And what happened after giving ibutilide?

Dr. Smith's ECG Blog

. = My Comment by K EN G RAUER, MD ( 3/15 /2023 ): = I found today’s case highly instructive in highlighting a number of important aspects regarding the presentation and initial treatment of a patient who presents to the ED with new AFib. I focus my comment on a few additional aspects regarding new AFib.