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AFib Might Be Far More Common Than We Think

CardiacWire

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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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).

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

DAIC

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. 2,3 Approximately 1 in 4 adults over the age of 40 are at risk for developing AFib.4 In: AF Symposium.; February 2-4; Boston.

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AFib Associated With Higher Mortality in Patients With CIEDs

American College of Cardiology

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

Dr. Smith's ECG Blog

Her Apple Watch suddenly told her that she is in atrial fibrillation. Patients with healthy AV nodes who are not on AV nodal blockers and who are not hyperkalemic should have a rapid ventricular response if they have paroxysmal Atrial fibrillation. I focus my comment on a few additional aspects regarding new AFib.

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Early Rhythm Control, Lifestyle Modification and More Tailored Stroke Risk Assessment Are Top Goals in Managing Atrial Fibrillation

DAIC

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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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.