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?

Atrial Fibrillation 52

Atrial Fibrillation AFIB Heart Rhythm Blood Pressure 52

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.

AFIB 58

AFIB Hospital Atrial Fibrillation Heart Failure 58

DAIC

DECEMBER 13, 2023

milla1cf Wed, 12/13/2023 - 10:24 December 13, 2023 — A new artificial intelligence (AI) model designed by Scripps Research scientists could help clinicians better screen patients for atrial fibrillation (or AFib)—an irregular, fast heartbeat that is associated with stroke and heart failure.

AFIB 111

AFIB Blood Clot Heart Rhythm Heart Failure 111

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.

AFIB 59

AFIB Atrial Fibrillation Innovation Heart Rhythm 59

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.

Ablation 52

Ablation AFIB Atrial Fibrillation Electrophysiology 52

CardiacWire

APRIL 26, 2024

Statins are one of the most-prescribed drug classes in the world, but there’s still little data on their heart failure benefits, especially for HFpEF patients. The two major RCTs evaluating statins as a heart failure treatment (CORONA and GISSI-HF) didn’t show significant benefits, although they mainly focused on HFrEF patients.

Heart Failure 104

Heart Failure Atherosclerosis AFIB Preserved Ejection Fraction 104

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.

AFIB 52

AFIB Atrial Fibrillation Innovation Heart Rhythm 52

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.

Atrial Fibrillation 75

Atrial Fibrillation Blood Clot AFIB Heart Rhythm 75

HeartRhythm

APRIL 30, 2024

Catheter Ablation for Atrial Fibrillation (AFib) in heart failure is now a class I indication for patients with heart failure. Evidence supports the relationship between obesity and the incidence and recurrence of Afib.

Atrial Fibrillation 40

Atrial Fibrillation Heart Failure Obesity Ablation 40

American College of Cardiology

SEPTEMBER 2, 2024

Performing additional catheter ablations targeting diseased myocardium along with the standard approach of pulmonary vein isolation (PVI) to treat persistent atrial fibrillation (AFib) did not reduce the recurrence of AFib at one year, based on findings from the SUPPRESS-AF trial presented at ESC Congress 2024 in London.

AFIB 40

AFIB Atrial Fibrillation Ablation Heart Failure 40

DAIC

JULY 24, 2024

The combined solutions are expected to enhance performance and streamline workflows for electrophysiologists during catheter ablation procedures to treat atrial fibrillation , AFib. Our mission to combat complex heart rhythm diseases relies on optimizing interoperability.

Atrial Fibrillation 105

Atrial Fibrillation AFIB Ablation Technology 105

HeartRhythm

APRIL 30, 2024

Nearly 50% of patients with AFib have comorbid obstructive sleep apnea (OSA), and 75% of OSA patients report some form of arrhythmia. Untreated OSA increases likelihood of poor outcomes for AFib patients including failed treatment, heart failure, and sudden cardiac death.

AFIB 40

AFIB Sudden Cardiac Death Outcomes Heart Failure 40

HCPLive

APRIL 26, 2024

A meta-analysis of 12 trials suggests catheter ablation for atrial fibrillation reduces heart failure events in HFrEF patients but not in HFpEF.

Ablation 59

Ablation AFIB Atrial Fibrillation Heart Failure 59

AMS Cardiology

NOVEMBER 21, 2024

While the holidays themselves can’t cause a heart attack , certain things people do during the hectic, festive season may stress their heart health more than they realize. Plus, these stressors can increase the risk of heart attack, stroke or retention of extra fluid and heart failure , explains Dr. Tarditi.

Heart attacks 52

Heart attacks Heart Attack Heart Failure Blood Pressure 52

CardiacWire

JANUARY 24, 2024

CardioSignal has already developed digital biomarkers for AFib and heart failure, while more solutions could be on the way for aortic stenosis, coronary artery disease, and pulmonary artery hypertension.

AFIB 75

AFIB Coronary Artery Disease Biomarkers Heart Failure 75

CTVS

SEPTEMBER 27, 2023

A swimmer, hiker, and martial artist, you’d never guess 64-year-old Trisha McLaughlin struggled with an irregular heartbeat, congestive heart failure, and has undergone a number of heart procedures.

AFIB 52

AFIB Cardiothoracic Heart Failure Atrial Fibrillation 52

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.

Atrial Fibrillation 40

Atrial Fibrillation Ablation Heart Failure Quality of Life 40

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.

Atrial Fibrillation 52

Atrial Fibrillation AFIB Heart Failure Arrhythmia 52

American College of Cardiology

MAY 20, 2024

Research covered topics such as outcomes for pediatric subcutaneous ICD implantation; procedural success rates and risk factors associated with catheter ablation for atrial tachyarrhythmias; comparing echocardiographic guidance during left atrial appendage occlusion (LAAO); and atrial fibrillation (AFib) ablation in patients with heart failure with (..)

Heart Rhythm 56

Heart Rhythm Pediatrics Ablation Atrial Fibrillation 56

CardiacWire

OCTOBER 27, 2024

It’s well known that heart disease is the U.S.’s Heart Disease in 2050 – The AHA warned of massive heart disease increases by 2050, spanning CVD (+60%), diabetes (+100%), obesity (+70%), hypertension (+44%), heart failure (+66%), and stroke (+100%). trillion, representing 4.6% If applied across the U.S.,

AFIB 59

AFIB Hypertension Kidney Disease Heart Disease 59

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).

Atrial Fibrillation 52

Atrial Fibrillation AFIB Stroke Strokes 52

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?

Atrial Fibrillation 52

Atrial Fibrillation AFIB Blood Clot Heart Rhythm 52

DAIC

JUNE 19, 2024

In July 2023 Eko Health announced a partnership with Japanese Life Sciences company Astellas Pharma to develop a non-invasive device Digital Therapeutics (DTx) solution for heart failure patients. Fertile Partnerships Ongoing research partnerships have driven much of recent developments seen in the market.

AFIB 105

AFIB Reimbursement Research Atrial Fibrillation 105

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.

Atrial Fibrillation 40

Atrial Fibrillation AFIB Technology Heart Failure 40

Dr. Smith's ECG Blog

MARCH 15, 2023

. = My Comment by K EN G RAUER, MD ( 3/15 /2023 ): = I found today’s case highly instructive in highlighting a number of important aspects regarding the presentation and initial treatment of a patient who presents to the ED with new AFib. I focus my comment on a few additional aspects regarding new AFib.

Atrial Fibrillation 52

Atrial Fibrillation AFIB Arrhythmia Exercise 52

Heart 2023 Conference

APRIL 20, 2022

(Harvard University Heart Letter) A clinical polygenic risk score test for diseases ranging from atrial fibrillation (AFib) to breast cancer was piloted by scientists. American College of Cardiology Journal) Are you thinking of stopping your antiplatelet medication too soon after angioplasty? Reconsider your position.

Pulmonary 52

Pulmonary Hypertension AFIB COVID-19 52

European Journal of Heart Failure

FEBRUARY 19, 2025

AFib, atrial fibrillation; AFTR, atrial functional tricuspid regurgitation; COPD, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease; HF, heart failure; HR, hazard ratio; OR, odds ratio; RAP, right atrial pressure; TR, tricuspid regurgitation; VFTR, ventricular functional tricuspid regurgitation. in severe AFMR. in severe AFMR.

Tricuspid 40

Tricuspid Bicuspid/Mitral Atrial Fibrillation Heart Failure 40

DAIC

APRIL 9, 2024

It is also published in Heart Rhythm , the official journal of the HRS, Journal of Arrhythmia , the official journal of the APHRS, and Journal of Interventional Cardiac Electrophysiology , the official journal of the LAHRS. 7 Atrial fibrillation has a significant impact on people’s lives.

Atrial Fibrillation 105

Atrial Fibrillation Ablation Heart Rhythm Blood Clot 105

EMS 12-Lead

JULY 30, 2023

She was known to have a history of poorly controlled COPD, AFib, and multivessel coronary disease. It is infrequently encountered, but still utilized as means of AV nodal suppression, or enhanced inotropy – which makes it ideal when a patient has both systolic heart failure and Atrial Fibrillation.

Atrial Fibrillation 52

Atrial Fibrillation AFIB Pharmacology Echocardiogram 52

Dr. Smith's ECG Blog

JULY 5, 2024

At the time, it seemed that virtually all cardiac patients with chronic AFib or heart failure were on this medication. IV Digoxin may begin to slow the ventricular response of AFib or AFlutter sooner than many clinicians realize. Smith — the choice of IV Digoxin was appropriate and effective in today's case.

Atrial Flutter 112

Atrial Flutter Tachycardia Atrial Fibrillation AFIB 112

Dr. Smith's ECG Blog

JANUARY 22, 2020

C linical P oints R egarding E CG # 1 : We are told that the patient is a middle-aged woman and that she previously had been in AFib with LBBB. While I agree that AFib + complete AV block is the most likely rhythm diagnosis I'd like to see additional monitoring strips to be sure. Has this patient been cathed?

Pulmonary 52

Pulmonary AFIB Atrial Fibrillation Pacemaker 52

AMS Cardiology

JANUARY 16, 2024

Cardioversion is used to correct abnormal heart rhythms, also known as arrhythmias. When your heart beats too quickly, too slow, or irregularly, it can affect your blood flow and lead to severe complications like stroke or heart failure. Cardioversions can help “reset” your heart rhythm to its regular pattern.

Atrial Fibrillation 52

Atrial Fibrillation Heart Rhythm AFIB Atrial Flutter 52

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. Peerbridge Health continues to innovate by compounding clinical utility in one simple device," said Andrea Natale, M.D.,

Heart Failure 52

Heart Failure Innovation Heart Disease Quality of Life 52

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 ).

Tachycardia 119

Tachycardia Electrophysiology Atrial Flutter Ischemia 119

CardiacWire

NOVEMBER 15, 2023

heart failure). Depending on who you talk to, we could be headed towards a completely new anticoagulation standard of care. Prevention & Detection – Boosted by GLP-1 obesity buzz and the fact that cardiovascular outcome trends have been headed in the wrong direction, AHA 2023 placed a greater focus on prevention.

Blood Pressure 52

Blood Pressure AFIB Obesity Heart Failure 52

Circulation

NOVEMBER 11, 2024

PSM components were age, gender, race, PPI use, anti-platelets, hypertension, coronary artery disease, heart failure, COPD, and CKD. We compared the risk of stroke, GIB, and mortality in 5 years.Results:A total of 19,427 patients with UGIB who have AFIB received oral apixaban were identified.

Atrial Fibrillation 40

Atrial Fibrillation Coronary Artery Disease AFIB Stroke 40

Dr. Smith's ECG Blog

OCTOBER 28, 2023

LVH is a common etiology of heart failure with preserved ejection fraction, as it may results in a stiff ventricle with poor diastolic relaxation. WPW Cardiac arrhythmias ( especially AFib ). LVH can have very thick-walled ventricles and a correspondingly small LV cavity. Abnormal ST-T wave abnormalities.

Preserved Ejection Fraction 57

Preserved Ejection Fraction Sudden Cardiac Death Chest Pain Heart Failure 57