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AFIB Atrial Fibrillation Outcomes 
CardiacWire
APRIL 5, 2025
Expanding the potential patient population for pulsed field ablation, results from the SINGLE SHOT CHAMPION study suggest PFA might be just as good as cryoballoon ablation for patients with paroxysmal AFib. Atrial tachyarrhythmia recurred in 37.1% The post PFA or Cryoballoon for Paroxysmal AFib?
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AMS Cardiology
MARCH 31, 2025
Atrial fibrillation (AFib) is a common heart rhythm disorder characterized by an irregular and often rapid heartbeat. This condition can lead to various complications, including stroke and heart failure, making it essential to understand its causes, symptoms, and AFib treatment options. What is Atrial Fibrillation?
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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DAIC
NOVEMBER 19, 2024
18, 2024 — Abbott recently announced new data for the Amplatzer Amulet Left Atrial Appendage (LAA) Occluder to treat people with atrial fibrillation (AFib) who are at an increased risk of stroke. tim.hodson Tue, 11/19/2024 - 15:57 Nov. 16-18, 2024).
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American College of Cardiology
FEBRUARY 19, 2025
Atrial fibrillation catheter ablation (AFCA) improved clinical outcomes compared with medical treatment alone, and early AFCA was associated with better outcomes than late AFCA, particularly decreased risk of heart failure (HF) hospitalization and atrial fibrillation (AFib) recurrence.
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American College of Cardiology
APRIL 18, 2025
Patients who undergo catheter ablation for atrial fibrillation (AFib) who also have heart failure with preserved ejection fraction (HFpEF) experienced a greater benefit from ablation in terms of clinical outcome, AFib recurrence and functional status, according to findings from the CABANA trial.
Medical Xpress - Cardiology
JULY 24, 2024
Using a wearable device, such as a smart watch, to track health data and symptoms, is supposed to help people monitor their health and address symptoms as quickly as possible to spur positive health outcomes.
Med Page Today
DECEMBER 21, 2023
(MedPage Today) -- For patients undergoing catheter ablation for atrial fibrillation (Afib), there was no signal that a brief course of colchicine reduced atrial arrhythmia recurrence or improved clinical outcomes when taken for 10 days starting.
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American College of Cardiology
FEBRUARY 12, 2025
Additional rhythm-control strategies are frequently continued after index ablation for atrial fibrillation (AFib), according to a study published Feb. 12 in JACC: Clinical Electrophysiology.
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. COMING AHEAD: www.adncoe.com
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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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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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American College of Cardiology
FEBRUARY 6, 2025
History of prior heart failure (HF) was found to influence prognostic implications of atrial fibrillation (AFib) in patients hospitalized for HF, with permutations of prior HF, prior AFib and AFib as presenting rhythm differentiating outcome.
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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. Oguzhan Ekrem Turan. COMING AHEAD: www.adncoe.com
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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. 2,3 Approximately 1 in 4 adults over the age of 40 are at risk for developing AFib.4
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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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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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HeartRhythm
MARCH 31, 2025
The decision to perform catheter ablation for atrial fibrillation (AF) is often driven by symptom severity. However, ablation outcomes in asymptomatic patients compared to symptomatic patients remain underexplored.
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?
HeartRhythm
JUNE 30, 2024
The association between hospital and physician procedure volume outcome has not been well evaluated for atrial fibrillation (AF) ablation in contemporary practice.
American College of Cardiology
APRIL 10, 2025
Patients undergoing atrial fibrillation (AFib) ablation who were not properly anticoagulated and did not undergo preprocedural transesophageal echocardiogram (TEE) were significantly more likely to suffer from transient ischemic attack (TIA) or pulmonary embolism (PE).
HeartRhythm
MARCH 31, 2025
Pulmonary embolism (PE) and atrial fibrillation (AFib) frequently coexist, with AFib increasing the risk of thromboembolic events such as PE. The combination of these conditions is associated with worse clinical outcomes, higher mortality, and increased healthcare burden.
DAIC
FEBRUARY 27, 2024
Bernard's Heart & Vascular Center , Jonesboro, Arkansas) mark a significant milestone in the pursuit of innovative solutions for non-valvular atrial fibrillation (NVAF) treatment. Stroke is a major concern for millions of people living with atrial fibrillation, and as physicians, we strive to deliver better outcomes for these patients."
HeartRhythm
MARCH 31, 2025
The transeptal puncture (TSP) is a necessary step during catheter ablation (CA) for atrial fibrillation (AF). There is no consensus regarding the need for a single or double TSP left atrial access for CA of AF.
Dr. Smith's ECG Blog
JULY 5, 2018
PMH: Known paroxysmal Atrial fib. He is usually is in sinus rhythm as far as he knows, but he cannot subjectively feel atrial fibrillation, so he is never completely certain when he is in sinus or atrial fib. Here is his ECG: Atrial Fib with a Ventricular Response of about 66. He immediately completely recovered.
HeartRhythm
MARCH 31, 2025
Obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) and atrial fibrillation (AF) are highly prevalent, often coexisting conditions. Untreated OSA causes negative cardiac remodeling and can worsen AFib outcomes. Despite guideline recommendations to address OSA as part of AF management, OSA screening practices are sub-optimal.
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.
American College of Cardiology
FEBRUARY 19, 2025
In this weeks View, Dr. Eagle looks at arrhythmia recurrence and rhythm control after catheter ablation for atrial fibrillation. He then discusses long-term outcomes in transthyretin amyloid cardiomyopathy in patients treated with tafamidis.
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).
MIBHS
JANUARY 31, 2025
This blog explores the ways wearable technology can help track heart health, the advantages it offers, and how it contributes to better outcomes for those requiring surgical intervention. These early warnings are critical, as AFib increases the risk of stroke and other heart-related complications.
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DAIC
JUNE 11, 2024
Innovation in medical technology exists to improve patient outcomes, increase surgical efficiency and enhance patient safety. The expo floor was a veritable candy store for the scientifically minded electrophysiologist, with displays of wares that promised to improve the clinician’s outcomes.
104 HeartRhythm
APRIL 30, 2024
Preprocedural transesophageal echocardiogram (TEE) has been a routine component of atrial fibrillation (AF) ablation procedures since the origin of this procedure. However, practice changes regarding preprocedural imaging and anticoagulation management have reduced the necessity of pre-ablation TEE.
HeartRhythm
APRIL 30, 2024
Catheter ablation (CA) for atrial fibrillation (AF) and heart failure with reduced ejection fraction <40% (HFrEF) is associated with improved outcomes. The patient characteristics, AF effect on quality-of-life questionnaire (AFEQT), and ablation strategies performed remains uncertain in those with and without HFrEF.
HeartRhythm
MARCH 31, 2025
Catheter ablation for atrial fibrillation (AF) is an effective rhythm control strategy. However, there is limited evidence on long-term clinical benefits and safety for asymptomatic patients. Evaluating these is crucial to inform clinical decision-making and improve patient selection.
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American College of Cardiology
MAY 20, 2024
Several abstracts at Heart Rhythm 2024, held May 16-19 in Boston, MA, featured data from the NCDR suite of registries.
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Open Heart
JUNE 21, 2022
However, the impact of elevated FP as detected by pretranscatheter aortic valve replacement (TAVR) echocardiogram on long-term outcomes after TAVR remains unclear. years and were more likely to be males (62%), diabetic (41% vs 35%, p=0.046), and have a higher prevalence of atrial fibrillation (Afib) (53% vs 39%, p<0.001).
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Mobi Health News - ECG
SEPTEMBER 17, 2024
About a million possible cases of atrial fibrillation, a known risk for stroke, go undetected in Japan. The AI lineup currently covers both continuous ECG tracking and AFib detection. You are currently developing a new AI to detect AFib. A local startup is introducing an innovative AI targeting this growing danger.
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Cardiomatics
APRIL 5, 2024
By understanding the nuances of abnormalities detected in Cardiomatics and interpreting detailed reports, healthcare professionals can intervene promptly to prevent adverse outcomes. AFIB/AFL – atrial fibrillation or atrial flutter episodes. AV blocks – 2nd degree and 3rd degree atrioventricular blocks.
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Dr. Smith's ECG Blog
FEBRUARY 6, 2024
Atrial fibrillation is also a predictor of worse outcomes in this case (Alborzi). Other Arrhythmias ( PACs, PVCs, AFib, Bradycardia and AV conduction disorders — potentially lethal VT/VFib ). RBBB in blunt chest trauma seems to be indicative of several RV injury. Sinus Tachycardia ( common in any trauma patient. ).
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DAIC
DECEMBER 19, 2023
OSA is commonly seen in patients with arrhythmias like atrial fibrillation (AFib) and due to the variable unpredictable nature of sleep apnea symptoms, it is often untreated, leading to adverse outcomes. Western Regional Director of Cardiac Electrophysiology, Northwell Health , NY. billion (2).
DAIC
FEBRUARY 12, 2025
cardiac electrophysiologist, performed one of the nations first procedures to control atrial fibrillation (Afib) using a new type of catheter that can deliver two different types of electrical energy or ablation to destroy the damaged part of the heart that is triggering the abnormal heartbeats. 12, 2025 On Feb.
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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.,
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.
Dr. Smith's ECG Blog
NOVEMBER 4, 2022
Case submitted and written by Mazen El-Baba MD, with edits from Jesse McLaren and edits/comments by Smith and Grauer A 90-year old with a past medical history of atrial fibrillation, type-2 diabetes, hypertension, dyslipidemia, presented with acute onset chest/epigastric pain, nausea, and vomiting. The patient was placed on telemetry.
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