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Atrial Fibrillation: Understanding the Irregular Heartbeat

AMS Cardiology

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?

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Study Shows Medtronic ICM Accurately Predicts Risk Thresholds for AFib Patients Using AI

DAIC

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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New Data Available for Minimally Invasive Treatment of AFib

DAIC

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.

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Ultrahuman Announces its App Store ‘PowerPlugs’ with the World’s First AFib Detection Technology on a Smart Ring

DAIC

mtaschetta-millane Tue, 07/16/2024 - 09:47 July 16, 2024 — Ultrahuman, a pioneer in wearable technology , launches PowerPlugs, a platform for individual apps and plugins built on top of Ultrahuman’s health and wellness data stack. Ultrahuman Ring AIR is the first smart ring in the world to offer AFib detection.

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How Wearable Tech Can Help Monitor Your Heart Health

MIBHS

In the age of technology, wearable devices have revolutionized how we approach health and wellness. 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.

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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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HRS 2024: Innovation Meets Reality

DAIC

Innovation in medical technology exists to improve patient outcomes, increase surgical efficiency and enhance patient safety. Infrequently, we see medical technology innovation of a paradigmatic nature that changes the way physicians approach disease states and dramatically improve results.