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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. Kansas City Heart Rhythm Institute at HCA Midwest Health, who served as principal investigator for the Amulet IDE trial.

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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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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. Piccini, M.D.,

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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. Among their many benefits, wearable tech has proven to be a game-changer in monitoring heart health, particularly for individuals managing cardiovascular conditions or preparing for minimally invasive or bloodless heart surgery.

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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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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.

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

DAIC

The results support the use of workflows to reduce radiation exposure during catheter ablation for the treatment of paroxysmal atrial fibrillation (AFib) while maintaining safety, efficacy, and long-term patient outcomes comparable to traditional procedures.1 1 These included one pseudoaneurysm, one PV stenosis and one hematoma.1

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