Dr. Smith's ECG Blog

JANUARY 9, 2024

Slow VT below the detection rate of the ICD lead to worsening heart failure and low stroke volume. Post conversion of VT the patient had low output cardiac failure and became unstable and hypoperfused. The patient also has a history of AFib and HFmrEF ( = H eart F ailure with M inimally- R educed E jection F raction ).

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Tachycardia Electrophysiology Atrial Flutter Ischemia 119

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).

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Atrial Fibrillation AFIB Stroke Strokes 52

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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DAIC

DECEMBER 19, 2023

OSA disproportionately affects the 92 million Americans living with cardiovascular disease (CVD), often goes undiagnosed (1) , and doubles the risk for heart failure and other serious cardiovascular conditions. Western Regional Director of Cardiac Electrophysiology, Northwell Health , NY. David's Medical Center.

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Heart Failure Innovation Heart Disease Quality of Life 52

DAIC

MARCH 27, 2025

tim.hodson Thu, 03/27/2025 - 12:18 March 27, 2025 Abbott recently announced it has received CE Mark in Europe for the Volt PFA System to treat patients battling atrial fibrillation (AFib). Today, approximately 8 million Europeans over the age of 65 are living with AFib, a number expected to double over the next 30 years.

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Ablation AFIB Atrial Fibrillation Electrophysiology 52

DAIC

JULY 24, 2024

Volta Medical has announced it has entered into a Joint Development Agreement with GE Healthcare to enhance arrhythmia procedures with artificial intelligence (AI)-driven electrophysiology technologies. Our mission to combat complex heart rhythm diseases relies on optimizing interoperability.

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Atrial Fibrillation AFIB Ablation Technology 105

DAIC

JUNE 19, 2024

Higher up the cardiovascular patient pathway, AI-based ECG algorithms that create 2D and 3D maps of the heart (Vektor Medical) are being used to shorten ablation procedure times, resulting in reduced procedure costs and patient risks.

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