Med Page Today

FEBRUARY 7, 2024

(MedPage Today) -- Oral anticoagulation (OAC) was no better than low-dose aspirin for secondary stroke prevention in people with left atrial cardiopathy absent evidence of atrial fibrillation (Afib or AF), the ARCADIA trial showed. Recurrent strokes.

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CardiacWire

APRIL 21, 2024

A BMJ study out of Denmark provided alarming new insights into atrial fibrillation’s impact on patients’ future cardiovascular health, while highlighting the need to improve post-AFib heart failure and stroke prevention. Danish people who didn’t have AFib at baseline (45-95yrs, 48yr avg, 51.7% overall, increasing from 24.2%

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DAIC

JULY 16, 2024

At the forefront of PowerPlugs is AFib Detection , a PowerPlug that discreetly monitors your heart rhythm every night to detect signs of Atrial Fibrillation (AFib). Ultrahuman Ring AIR is the first smart ring in the world to offer AFib detection. AFib is the most common type of irregular heart rhythm or arrhythmia.

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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?

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Medical Xpress - Cardiology

NOVEMBER 22, 2024

Researchers at Penn State are using machine learning and existing electrocardiogram (ECG) data to help doctors make more accurate predictions.

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Medical Xpress - Cardiology

DECEMBER 12, 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.

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CardiacWire

MARCH 19, 2025

LAAO (left atrial appendage occlusion) devices help prevent stroke in patients with AFib by sealing off the left atrial appendage where blood clots can form. Devices like the Amulet and Watchman provide an alternative to anticoagulants for AFib stroke prevention in patients who cannot take blood thinners.

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DAIC

JANUARY 24, 2025

Affecting 60 million people worldwide 1 , the prevalence of atrial fibrillation (AFib) is expected to increase by 60% by 2050 due to an aging population and rising cardiometabolic risk factors 2. In addition, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) estimates that more than 12 million Americans will have AFib by 2030 3.

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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

NOVEMBER 16, 2024

Rivaroxaban did not reduce the incidence of cognitive decline, stroke or transient ischemic attack (TIA) in patients younger than 65 with nonvalvular atrial fibrillation (AFib) and low risk for stroke, according to results from the BRAIN-AF trial.

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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.

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Med Page Today

MARCH 22, 2024

(MedPage Today) -- Very elderly people with nonvalvular atrial fibrillation (Afib) got the same stroke prevention benefits from edoxaban (Savaysa) and apixaban (Eliquis), though one drug was associated with more major bleeding in a comparative.

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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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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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Medical Xpress - Cardiology

MARCH 22, 2024

Looking at specific substances in the blood of people with atrial fibrillation, a type of irregular heartbeat, could help identify who's at risk for a stroke despite taking blood-thinning medication to prevent one, new research suggests.

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Med Page Today

FEBRUARY 14, 2025

(MedPage Today) -- For some patients with atrial fibrillation (Afib, AF) and valvular heart disease (VHD), direct oral anticoagulants (DOACs) appeared to offer better prevention of stroke and thromboembolic events compared with warfarin, without.

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Med Page Today

SEPTEMBER 12, 2024

(MedPage Today) -- Adding prophylactic left atrial appendage (LAA) closure to planned cardiac surgery was linked to lower stroke risk for patients without atrial fibrillation (Afib, or AF), based on a meta-analysis. Pooling six observational and.

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Medical Xpress - Cardiology

JULY 24, 2024

According to Dr. Roopinder Sandhu, MD, MPH, atrial fibrillation (Afib) is the most common heart rhythm disorder encountered in clinical practice, and the leading cause of stroke in older individuals.

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American Heart News - Heart News

NOVEMBER 16, 2024

Research Highlights: In the first large trial of its kind, the anti-clotting medication rivaroxaban did not lower the risk of cognitive decline, stroke or transient ischemic attack (TIA) in people younger than age 65 who had atrial fibrillation (AFib).

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American College of Cardiology

SEPTEMBER 1, 2024

One-time screening for atrial fibrillation (AFib) using a 14-day, electrocardiographic (ECG) patch monitor in individuals aged ≥70 years did not reduce rates of bleeding or stroke, based on results from the GUARD-AF trial.

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American College of Cardiology

NOVEMBER 17, 2024

Edoxaban was comparable to warfarin in preventing stroke or systemic embolism and intracardiac thrombus in patients with non-valvular atrial fibrillation (AFib) within three months after bioprosthetic valve surgery, based on preliminary findings from the ENBALV trial presented at AHA 2024.

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American College of Cardiology

OCTOBER 18, 2024

In this installment of Atrial Fibrillation (AFib) and Antiarrhythmic Drugs (AADs) series, Dr. Suneet Mittal interviews Dr. Jeff Healey about evidence supporting the guidelines and how they compare to previous guidelines.

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American College of Cardiology

NOVEMBER 16, 2024

Left atrial appendage closure (LAAC) in patients at moderate to high risk for stroke who were undergoing catheter atrial fibrillation (AFib) ablation resulted in significantly less bleeding compared with oral anticoagulation, based on findings from the OPTION trial presented at AHA 2024 and simultaneously published in NEJM.

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American College of Cardiology

SEPTEMBER 1, 2024

Asundexian was associated with a higher incidence of stroke or systemic embolism, but less major bleeding, compared with apixaban among patients with atrial fibrillation (AFib) who were at high risk for stroke, based on findings from the OCEANIC-AF trial presented at ESC Congress 2024 in London and simultaneously published in The New England Journal (..)

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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. 1 Approximately 33 million patients worldwide are living with AFib. 1 Approximately 33 million patients worldwide are living with AFib.

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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.

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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. Int J Stroke.

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MIBHS

JANUARY 31, 2025

Detection of Irregular Heart Rhythms Devices such as the Apple Watch or Fitbit Sense can detect irregular heart rhythms, including atrial fibrillation (AFib). These early warnings are critical, as AFib increases the risk of stroke and other heart-related complications.

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Stroke Journal

FEBRUARY 1, 2024

Stroke, Volume 55, Issue Suppl_1 , Page A97-A97, February 1, 2024. vs 19.6%, p=0.002) and a past-history of stroke/TIA (36% vs 25%, p<0.001) when compared to non-AC group. Patients who had AIS-despite-AC were younger (76.8+11 11 vs 77.8+12, 12, p=0.007), had higher mean CHA2DS2-VASc scores (4.57+1.7 vs 26.7%, p<0.001).

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DAIC

FEBRUARY 2, 2024

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 Int J Stroke. In: AF Symposium.; February 2-4; Boston. 4 Staerk, et al.

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American College of Cardiology

JANUARY 24, 2025

In this weeks View, Dr. Eagle looks at left atrial appendage occlusion for stroke prevention in patients with AFib. He then discusses a new treatment for severe hypertrophic cardiomyopathy in children. Finally, Dr. Eagle explores anticoagulation for patients who are hospitalized with COVID-19.

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Med Page Today

NOVEMBER 18, 2024

(MedPage Today) -- CHICAGO -- For patients at high risk of stroke who underwent catheter-based atrial fibrillation ablation, left atrial appendage closure led to less bleeding compared with oral anticoagulation, the randomized OPTION trial showed.

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Medical Xpress - Cardiology

MARCH 5, 2025

AFib (short for atrial fibrillation), a common heart rhythm disorder in adults, can have disastrous consequences, including life-threatening blood clots and stroke if left undetected or untreated.

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American College of Cardiology

FEBRUARY 1, 2025

The ACC has issued new guidance on practical approaches for arrhythmia monitoring after stroke, offering clinicians tailored strategies to improve post-stroke care by identifying and managing atrial fibrillation (AFib) and other arrhythmias linked to recurrent stroke risk.

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DAIC

FEBRUARY 27, 2024

 Patients with NVAF deemed appropriate for LAAX to reduce the risk of stroke and systemic embolism, will participate in this research effort. 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." Jennifer Currin, Ph.D.,

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EMS 12-Lead

AUGUST 25, 2024

Examples of cardio embolic stroke etiology include: 1. Atrial Fibrillation 2. Cardiomyopathy with mural thrombus 3. Patent Foramen Ovale 4. Severe calcific Aortic (valve) Stenosis 5. Mechanical prosthetic valve Severe carotid artery stenosis is also implicated in embolic stroke. AFib can come and go.

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Dr. Sanjay Gupta

DECEMBER 19, 2022

Today’s video is on the subject of stroke and in particular cryptogenic strokes. It is therefore crucial to identify the cause of stroke and treat the underlying cause wherever possible. Strokes are characterised by death of brain cells as a result of disruption of blood supply to those cells.

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