AFIB and Atrial Fibrillation - Cardiovascular Update

Stroke Survivors With Afib Could Start DOACs Earlier

Med Page Today

OCTOBER 25, 2024

(MedPage Today) -- It was safe to start direct oral anticoagulant (DOAC) therapy without delay after acute ischemic stroke in people with atrial fibrillation (Afib), according to the OPTIMAS randomized trial. Stroke survivors randomized to early.

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Big Blow to Anticoagulation Strategy Against Afib-Related Cognition Problems

Med Page Today

NOVEMBER 17, 2024

(MedPage Today) -- CHICAGO -- Researchers failed to prevent cognitive impairment in people with existing atrial fibrillation (Afib) by going the route of anticoagulation to mitigate subclinical brain infarcts, according to the BRAIN-AF trial.

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AFib Might Be Far More Common Than We Think

CardiacWire

SEPTEMBER 11, 2024

A JACC study suggests that atrial fibrillation is far more prevalent than many previously thought, estimating that nearly one in 20 American adults have been diagnosed with the disease. age, 54% women, 50% White), finding that a whopping 2M (6.8%) of them had been diagnosed with AFib. adults would have AFib by 2020.

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Afib Ablation Delivers in First Sham-Controlled Study

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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Boston Scientific Bolsters AFib Mapping with Cortex Acquisition

CardiacWire

NOVEMBER 6, 2024

Boston Scientific made what could become a major addition to its electrophysiology portfolio, acquiring AFib mapping startup Cortex, Inc. Cortex gives Boston Scientific a new mapping technology that detects AFib signs and triggers outside of the pulmonary veins, and can help EP teams develop ablation strategies for more complex AFib cases.

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Which Anticoagulant Is Safest for Afib Patients With Cirrhosis?

Med Page Today

JULY 8, 2024

(MedPage Today) -- Apixaban (Eliquis) was associated with lower serious bleeding rates than rivaroxaban (Xarelto) or warfarin in patients with cirrhosis and atrial fibrillation (AF, Afib) in a nationwide cohort study. Among more than 12,000 such.

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Serious Issues With Slow Heartbeat Flagged for Afib Patients on Antiarrhythmics

Med Page Today

MARCH 11, 2024

(MedPage Today) -- Old concerns about the safety of rhythm control drugs for atrial fibrillation (Afib or AF) resurfaced in a contemporary large Korean population-based study. Afib patients prescribed antiarrhythmic drugs (AADs) had several-fold.

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Potassium Strategy After Cardiac Bypass Grafting Doesn't Impact Afib Risk

Med Page Today

AUGUST 31, 2024

(MedPage Today) -- LONDON -- Keeping potassium levels high after cardiac surgery in hopes of preventing post-surgical atrial fibrillation (Afib) didn't work, a randomized clinical trial showed. New-onset Afib after isolated coronary artery bypass.

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Metformin, Lifestyle Changes Fail to Reduce Afib Burden

Med Page Today

NOVEMBER 20, 2024

(MedPage Today) -- CHICAGO -- Metformin with or without lifestyle modification did not reduce daily atrial fibrillation (Afib) burden over standard of care for patients with implanted heart devices, the randomized TRIM-AF trial showed.

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Five facts about atrial fibrillation

Medical Xpress - Cardiology

SEPTEMBER 13, 2024

Atrial fibrillation, or AFib, is a fast and irregular heart rhythm that, left untreated, can lead to blood clots, stroke and heart failure. It's the most common type of arrhythmia, a potentially serious condition in which the heart beats too quickly, too slowly or in an irregular pattern.

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Afib Might Be a Not-So-Pleasant Aftertaste of Sweetened Beverages

Med Page Today

MARCH 5, 2024

(MedPage Today) -- Overconsumption of beverages with added sugar or artificial sweetener, already associated with several cardiometabolic diseases, showed new links to atrial fibrillation (Afib or AF) in a prospective cohort study. Within the.

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Lifestyle & risk factor changes improved AFib symptoms, not burden, over standard care

American Heart News - Heart News

NOVEMBER 18, 2024

Research Highlights: A clinical trial with adults who have atrial fibrillation (AFib) and an implanted heart device found similar improvements to the amount of time they experienced arrhythmia regardless of whether they received standard care.

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BRAIN-AF: Rivaroxaban Did Not Reduce Cognitive Decline, Stroke and TIA in Younger, Low-Risk Patients With AFib

American College of Cardiology

NOVEMBER 16, 2024

Rivaroxaban did not reduce the incidence of cognitive decline, stroke or transient ischemic attack (TIA) in patients younger than 65 with nonvalvular atrial fibrillation (AFib) and low risk for stroke, according to results from the BRAIN-AF trial.

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Blood thinners didn’t reduce cognitive decline in adults 65 and younger with AFib

American Heart News - Heart News

NOVEMBER 16, 2024

Research Highlights: In the first large trial of its kind, the anti-clotting medication rivaroxaban did not lower the risk of cognitive decline, stroke or transient ischemic attack (TIA) in people younger than age 65 who had atrial fibrillation (AFib).

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ENBALV: Edoxaban vs. Warfarin Following Bioprosthetic Valve Surgery in Patients With Non-Valvular AFib

American College of Cardiology

NOVEMBER 17, 2024

Edoxaban was comparable to warfarin in preventing stroke or systemic embolism and intracardiac thrombus in patients with non-valvular atrial fibrillation (AFib) within three months after bioprosthetic valve surgery, based on preliminary findings from the ENBALV trial presented at AHA 2024.

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OPTION: LAAC vs. Oral Anticoagulation in High-Risk Patients Undergoing AFib Ablation

American College of Cardiology

NOVEMBER 16, 2024

Left atrial appendage closure (LAAC) in patients at moderate to high risk for stroke who were undergoing catheter atrial fibrillation (AFib) ablation resulted in significantly less bleeding compared with oral anticoagulation, based on findings from the OPTION trial presented at AHA 2024 and simultaneously published in NEJM.

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Treating gum disease after heart rhythm ablation reduced risk of AFib recurrence

American Heart News - Heart News

APRIL 10, 2024

Research Highlights: Treating gum disease within three months after a heart procedure to correct an irregular heart rhythm, known as atrial fibrillation (AFib), may lower the chances of it reoccurring. Inflamed gums may predict AFib recurrence after.

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Afib Detected After Stroke: Link to Recurrent Events Questioned

Med Page Today

JANUARY 22, 2024

(MedPage Today) -- Cryptogenic stroke survivors who went on to get an insertable cardiac monitor (ICM) had a similar risk of recurrent stroke whether or not any atrial fibrillation (Afib, AF) ever turned up on monitoring, an observational study.

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UK Biobank Data: Quitting Smoking May Lower Risk of AFib

American College of Cardiology

SEPTEMBER 11, 2024

Not only do former smokers have lower risk of atrial fibrillation (AFib) than current smokers, but patients who quit smoking may reduce their AFib risk while doing so, according to a longitudinal cohort study utilizing UK Biobank data, published Sept. 11 in JACC: Clinical Electrophysiology.

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First Pulsed Field Ablation Catheter Approved for Afib

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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Elevating the Frontiers of Atrial Fibrillation Management: ADN CoE's Groundbreaking AFib Ablation Training at 9 Eylül University

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. Oguzhan Ekrem Turan.

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FDA OKs Farapulse Pulsed Field Ablation System for Intermittent Afib

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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Does Ejection Fraction Make or Break Afib Ablation in Heart Failure Patients?

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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Mediterranean Diet After Afib Ablation: Maybe?

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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Wearable devices may increase health anxiety, atrial fibrillation study finds

Medical Xpress - Cardiology

JULY 24, 2024

But for people with atrial fibrillation, also known as Afib, using a wearable device to monitor the heart rate and to alert wearers of an irregular heartbeat might not be as helpful as wearers think.

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Elevating the Frontiers of Atrial Fibrillation Management: ADN CoE's Groundbreaking AFib Ablation Training at 9 Eylül University

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. Oguzhan Ekrem Turan.

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National AFib Awareness Month: A Call to Action for Physicians Worldwide

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. Physicians have a crucial role in recognizing, diagnosing, and managing AFib to prevent its potentially life-threatening complications.

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FDA Update: Agency Qualifies Apple AFib History Feature as an MDDT

American College of Cardiology

MAY 2, 2024

Food and Drug Administration (FDA) announced on May 1 that the Apple Atrial Fibrillation (AFib) History Feature now qualifies as a Medical Device Development Tool (MDDT) to assess AFib burden estimates within clinical studies.

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Cautious Optimism for Surgical LAA Closure for People Without Afib

Med Page Today

SEPTEMBER 12, 2024

(MedPage Today) -- Adding prophylactic left atrial appendage (LAA) closure to planned cardiac surgery was linked to lower stroke risk for patients without atrial fibrillation (Afib, or AF), based on a meta-analysis. Pooling six observational and.

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Cedars-Sinai Detects AFib with Echo AI

CardiacWire

APRIL 17, 2024

A Cedars-Sinai-led team developed an echocardiography AI model that accurately detects patients with atrial fibrillation – including asymptomatic patients – potentially revealing a new “opportunistic screening” method to drive earlier AFib detection and treatment. AUC identifying patients with a history of AFib.

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Volta Medical Enters into Joint Development Agreement with GE HealthCare to Support Electrophysiologists Treating Atrial Fibrillation

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. 1 Approximately 33 million patients worldwide are living with AFib. adult population.

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ACC CardiaCast: AFib Updates: Beat the Rhythm, Block the Stroke

American College of Cardiology

OCTOBER 18, 2024

In this installment of Atrial Fibrillation (AFib) and Antiarrhythmic Drugs (AADs) series, Dr. Suneet Mittal interviews Dr. Jeff Healey about evidence supporting the guidelines and how they compare to previous guidelines.

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DOAC Monotherapy Bests Dual Antithrombotic Therapy for Afib Plus Coronary Disease

Med Page Today

SEPTEMBER 1, 2024

(MedPage Today) -- LONDON -- For patients with atrial fibrillation (Afib) and stable coronary artery disease (CAD), edoxaban (Savaysa) monotherapy improved net outcomes weighing together bleeding and ischemic events as compared with dual antithrombotic.

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Treating gum disease after heart rhythm ablation reduces risk of AFib recurrence, study finds

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

DAIC

MARCH 28, 2024

"Based on the results from the admIRE clinical trial, we are confident that this innovation has the promise to deliver significant value and differentiated capabilities, and become an important tool for the treatment of AFib." 2,3 Approximately 1 in 4 adults over the age of 40 are at risk for developing AFib. In the U.S.,

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National AFib Awareness Month: A Call to Action for Physicians Worldwide

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. Physicians have a crucial role in recognizing, diagnosing, and managing AFib to prevent its potentially life-threatening complications.

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InCarda Gets Mixed Results in AFib Inhaler Trial

CardiacWire

OCTOBER 16, 2024

AFib inhalers took a small step closer to becoming a reality after InCarda Therapeutics’ Phase 3 RESTORE-1 trial showed that its FlecIH-103 inhaled flecainide formulation can rapidly convert paroxysmal AFib to normal sinus rhythm. The post InCarda Gets Mixed Results in AFib Inhaler Trial appeared first on Cardiac Wire.

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Smart watch applications in atrial fibrillation detection: Current state and future directions

Journal of Cardiovascular Electrophysiology

OCTOBER 3, 2024

Abstract Introduction Atrial fibrillation (Afib) is a prevalent chronic arrhythmia associated with severe complications, including stroke, heart failure, and increased mortality. Results/Observation Current Afib detection methods, such as electrocardiography, have limitations in sensitivity and specificity.

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Lifestyle and risk factor changes improved AFib symptoms, not burden, over standard care

Medical Xpress - Cardiology

NOVEMBER 19, 2024

Treatment with the Type 2 diabetes medication metformin, lifestyle changes, or a combination of both did not improve atrial fibrillation (AFib) burden or progression when compared with standard care, according to preliminary late-breaking science presented Nov. 18 at the American Heart Association's Scientific Sessions 2024.

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AFib Associated With Higher Mortality in Patients With CIEDs

American College of Cardiology

JULY 25, 2024

Device-recognized atrial fibrillation (AFib) may be associated with a higher risk of all-cause mortality in patients with cardiac implantable electronic devices (CIEDs), according to a study published in Circulation.

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Convergent Procedure to Treat Atrial Fibrillation

CTVS

AUGUST 22, 2023

It is estimated that more than 12 million people in the United States will have Atrial Fibrillation, or AFib in 2030. It is one of the most commonly diagnosed heart conditions and is characterized by an irregular heartbeat or rhythm, known as arrhythmia.

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MIRACLE-AF: Village Doctors Supported by Telemedicine Improved Reduced AFib Risks in Rural China

American College of Cardiology

SEPTEMBER 1, 2024

Village doctors in rural China trained to manage the care of older adults with atrial fibrillation (AFib) and supported by AFib experts in tertiary hospitals through telemedicine lowered the risk of AFib-related adverse cardiovascular events by 36% over three years, based on findings from the MIRACLE-AF trial presented at ESC Congress 2024 in London. (..)

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How to Prevent an Atrial Fibrillation Attack

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. If you or someone you know is living with AFib, understanding the condition and how to prevent attacks is crucial. What Is AFib? How Do You Know If You Have AFib?

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News from EHRA 2024: International Experts Agree on Standards for Catheter Ablation of Atrial Fibrillation

DAIC

APRIL 9, 2024

An international consensus statement on how to treat atrial fibrillation with catheter or surgical ablation has been published in EP Europace, a journal of the European Society of Cardiology (ESC), and was recently presented at EHRA 2024, a scientific congress held April 7-9 in Berlin, Germany.

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Stroke Survivors With Afib Could Start DOACs Earlier

Big Blow to Anticoagulation Strategy Against Afib-Related Cognition Problems

AFib Might Be Far More Common Than We Think

Afib Ablation Delivers in First Sham-Controlled Study

Boston Scientific Bolsters AFib Mapping with Cortex Acquisition

Which Anticoagulant Is Safest for Afib Patients With Cirrhosis?

Serious Issues With Slow Heartbeat Flagged for Afib Patients on Antiarrhythmics

Potassium Strategy After Cardiac Bypass Grafting Doesn't Impact Afib Risk

Metformin, Lifestyle Changes Fail to Reduce Afib Burden

Five facts about atrial fibrillation

Afib Might Be a Not-So-Pleasant Aftertaste of Sweetened Beverages

Lifestyle & risk factor changes improved AFib symptoms, not burden, over standard care

BRAIN-AF: Rivaroxaban Did Not Reduce Cognitive Decline, Stroke and TIA in Younger, Low-Risk Patients With AFib

Blood thinners didn’t reduce cognitive decline in adults 65 and younger with AFib

ENBALV: Edoxaban vs. Warfarin Following Bioprosthetic Valve Surgery in Patients With Non-Valvular AFib

OPTION: LAAC vs. Oral Anticoagulation in High-Risk Patients Undergoing AFib Ablation

Treating gum disease after heart rhythm ablation reduced risk of AFib recurrence

Afib Detected After Stroke: Link to Recurrent Events Questioned

UK Biobank Data: Quitting Smoking May Lower Risk of AFib

First Pulsed Field Ablation Catheter Approved for Afib

Elevating the Frontiers of Atrial Fibrillation Management: ADN CoE's Groundbreaking AFib Ablation Training at 9 Eylül University

FDA OKs Farapulse Pulsed Field Ablation System for Intermittent Afib

Does Ejection Fraction Make or Break Afib Ablation in Heart Failure Patients?

Mediterranean Diet After Afib Ablation: Maybe?

Wearable devices may increase health anxiety, atrial fibrillation study finds

Elevating the Frontiers of Atrial Fibrillation Management: ADN CoE's Groundbreaking AFib Ablation Training at 9 Eylül University

National AFib Awareness Month: A Call to Action for Physicians Worldwide

FDA Update: Agency Qualifies Apple AFib History Feature as an MDDT

Cautious Optimism for Surgical LAA Closure for People Without Afib

Cedars-Sinai Detects AFib with Echo AI

Volta Medical Enters into Joint Development Agreement with GE HealthCare to Support Electrophysiologists Treating Atrial Fibrillation

ACC CardiaCast: AFib Updates: Beat the Rhythm, Block the Stroke

DOAC Monotherapy Bests Dual Antithrombotic Therapy for Afib Plus Coronary Disease

Treating gum disease after heart rhythm ablation reduces risk of AFib recurrence, study finds

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

National AFib Awareness Month: A Call to Action for Physicians Worldwide

InCarda Gets Mixed Results in AFib Inhaler Trial

Smart watch applications in atrial fibrillation detection: Current state and future directions

Lifestyle and risk factor changes improved AFib symptoms, not burden, over standard care

AFib Associated With Higher Mortality in Patients With CIEDs

Convergent Procedure to Treat Atrial Fibrillation

MIRACLE-AF: Village Doctors Supported by Telemedicine Improved Reduced AFib Risks in Rural China

How to Prevent an Atrial Fibrillation Attack

News from EHRA 2024: International Experts Agree on Standards for Catheter Ablation of Atrial Fibrillation

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