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Open Heart
MARCH 28, 2025
Background The significance of stress-test induced arrhythmias has been examined in prior studies, but there is no clear consensus regarding its significance. Objectives To determine the significance of stress test-induced arrhythmias. Atrial arrhythmia during stress testing, on the other hand, shows no association with mortality.
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Open Heart
MARCH 22, 2025
Introduction Atrial fibrillation is the most prevalent sustained arrhythmia worldwide and is expected to increase substantially within the coming years. Eligible patients are randomised 1:1 to either a combined supervised and eHealth-based exercise intervention or usual care for 12 months.
Frontiers in Cardiovascular Medicine
JANUARY 21, 2025
Atrial fibrillation is the most prevalent arrhythmia with a lifetime risk of nearly 30%. It can be associated with reduced quality of life and complications such as heart failure and stroke. Pulmonary vein isolation (PVI) is the most effective treatment for rhythm control.
Science Daily - Heart Disease
AUGUST 12, 2024
Patients with a common heart arrhythmia called Atrial Fibrillation could benefit from future treatments that target inefficiencies in heart cell metabolism, according to a new article.
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Science Daily - Heart Disease
APRIL 22, 2024
Atrial fibrillation is the most common cardiac arrhythmia worldwide with around 59 million people concerned in 2019. Researchers have recently developed a deep-learning model capable of predicting the transition from a normal cardiac rhythm to atrial fibrillation.
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Heart BMJ
FEBRUARY 12, 2025
In adults with congenital heart disease (ACHD patients), atrial arrhythmias (AA) and heart failure (HF) are common. Early diagnosis and ECG documentation is therefore essential for arrhythmia management. Of these, AA is one of the leading causes for hospital admissions in ACHD care.
Nature Reviews - Cardiology
FEBRUARY 27, 2024
Nature Reviews Cardiology, Published online: 28 February 2024; doi:10.1038/s41569-024-01004-2 Atrial fibrillation is the most common sustained arrhythmia and imposes a substantial burden on patients and health-care providers.
Frontiers in Cardiovascular Medicine
FEBRUARY 27, 2025
BackgroundInstant atrial fibrillation termination (AFT) during radiofrequency ablation has been suggested as a predictor of prognosis in persistent atrial fibrillation (AF). The baseline conditions were similar, except that patients with AFT presented significantly lower left atrial diameter (LAD).
Med Page Today
DECEMBER 21, 2023
(MedPage Today) -- For patients undergoing catheter ablation for atrial fibrillation (Afib), there was no signal that a brief course of colchicine reduced atrial arrhythmia recurrence or improved clinical outcomes when taken for 10 days starting.
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DAIC
APRIL 18, 2024
Based on continuous monitoring of early recurrence of atrial tachyarrhythmia immediately after patients have undergone atrial fibrillation ablation, Musat et al. However, this reasoning disregards valuable data regarding early arrhythmia recurrences and their potential significance.
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.
DAIC
DECEMBER 29, 2023
Unlike paroxysmal AF, which describes symptoms that last for seven days or fewer, persistent AF is a sustained arrhythmia that lasts for more than a week 1. Early treatment of persistent AF can reduce the risk of blood clots, stroke, and heart failure, and may prevent the disease from becoming permanent.
Journal of Cardiovascular Electrophysiology
APRIL 9, 2025
ABSTRACT Background Sotalol is used for the maintenance of sinus rhythm among patients with atrial fibrillation. Methods In the Prospective Evaluation Analysis and Kinetics of IV Sotalol (PEAKS) Registry, we analyzed outcomes among patients undergoing elective IV sotalol load for atrial arrhythmias (AT/AF).
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Frontiers in Cardiovascular Medicine
FEBRUARY 5, 2025
IntroductionAtrial fibrillation (AF) is a prevalent cardiac arrhythmia and a significant contributor to cardioembolic stroke, a condition closely linked to cognitive decline. However, research reveals that AF itself is independently associated with an increased risk of cognitive impairment.
Frontiers in Cardiovascular Medicine
APRIL 3, 2025
Primary endpoint was the incidence of patients with new onset supraventricular arrhythmia (AF, atrial flutter or any supraventricular tachycardia) lasting >30s, post PFO closure.ResultsA total of 59 patients met the inclusion criteria. A total of 88 supraventricular arrhythmia events (96.6% days (IQR 1321). days (IQR 1321).
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Medical Xpress - Cardiology
OCTOBER 5, 2024
A new study by researchers at the University of Arizona College of Medicine–Phoenix and the University of California Davis Health identified a new target for developing a therapy to treat atrial fibrillation, the most common type of abnormal heart rhythm.
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Med Page Today
MAY 18, 2024
(MedPage Today) -- BOSTON -- For persistent atrial fibrillation (Afib), adding artificial intelligence guidance for ablation site selection improved success, the TAILORED trial showed. Freedom from Afib after one procedure regardless of antiarrhythmic.
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Frontiers in Cardiovascular Medicine
FEBRUARY 19, 2025
BackgroundAtrial fibrillation (AF) is the most common arrhythmia worldwide. Data regarding AF screening in conflict countries emergency departments (ED) is lacking.MethodsWe included consecutive patients >40 years old who reported to the ED of a Syrian tertiary centre between July 2024 and September 2024.
Frontiers in Cardiovascular Medicine
FEBRUARY 26, 2025
BackgroundAtrial fibrillation (AF) is the most prevalent cardiac arrhythmia worldwide, posing significant health burdens. Pulsed field ablation (PFA) is an emerging non-thermal technique that is gaining traction due to the ability to selectively target myocardial cells and minimize damage to surrounding tissues.
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Dr. S. Venkatesan MD
APRIL 28, 2024
When atrial fibrillation (AF) begins, it can start with a single focus, degenerating to multiple wavelets, and it spreads throughout the entire surface area of both atria. A fibrillatory wave that occurs at a rate of more than 600 beats per minute can cause fatigue in the long run, leading to atrial dilation.
Frontiers in Cardiovascular Medicine
FEBRUARY 13, 2025
Specific cardiovascular diseases, such as acute myocardial infarction, arrhythmias, pulmonary hypertension and pericarditis, were also pointed. Elevated risk of arrhythmias, particularly atrial fibrillation, correlated with occupational silica exposure.
Journal of Cardiovascular Electrophysiology
APRIL 1, 2025
ABSTRACT Introduction In atrial fibrillation (AF) ablation procedures, the CARTO VIZIGO Bidirectional Guiding Sheath has previously shown promising results in reducing fluoroscopy times without compromising clinical effectiveness or safety compared with non-steerable sheaths. Results Of 199 patients included (mean age, 69.7
Frontiers in Cardiovascular Medicine
JANUARY 16, 2024
Introduction Catheter ablation is an effective and safe strategy for treating atrial fibrillation patients. Method Patient baseline characteristics and electrophysiological parameters were examined to identify the predictors of atrial fibrillation recurrence following catheter ablation. years following catheter ablation.
Circulation
NOVEMBER 29, 2023
Additional relevant studies, published through November 2022, during the guideline writing process, were also considered by the writing committee and added to the evidence tables, where appropriate.StructureAtrial fibrillation is the most sustained common arrhythmia, and its incidence and prevalence are increasing in the United States and globally.
Heart BMJ
DECEMBER 23, 2024
Current guideline indications for intervention in asymptomatic patient are centred on left ventricular dimensions and ejection fraction and may include consideration in atrial fibrillation, pulmonary hypertension and those with left atrial dilatation.
HeartRhythm
FEBRUARY 6, 2025
Atrial fibrillation (AF) is a relatively prevalent arrhythmia in patients with kidney failure requiring dialysis, who face a high risk of stroke and bleeding, and anticoagulation is a challenging decision.
ECG Guru
DECEMBER 10, 2023
Atrial flutter and atrial fibrillation are 2 different cardiac arrhythmias, but occur frequently side by side in the same patient. Here is an example of how atrial flutter degenerataes into atrial fibrillation.
Medical Xpress - Cardiology
JULY 23, 2024
Recent research has also found the incidence of atrial fibrillation (AFib), the most common type of irregular heart rhythm or arrhythmia, continues to rise, according to the study. Binge drinking (five drinks within two hours for men and four drinks within two hours for women) is common around the world.
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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.
Cardiomatics
APRIL 5, 2024
AFIB/AFL – atrial fibrillation or atrial flutter episodes. Other times, an irregular recording can signal a medical emergency, such as a myocardial infarction or a dangerous arrhythmia. 1] Arrhythmia Recognition: The Art of Interpretation, T.Garcia, D.Garcia.
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Frontiers in Cardiovascular Medicine
JULY 31, 2024
Atrial fibrillation (AF) represents the most common cardiac arrhythmia with significant morbidity and mortality implications. This review aims to analyze the existing literature on the effects of dietary modifications on the incidence, progression, and outcomes of atrial fibrillation.
Open Heart
JANUARY 18, 2024
Introduction Three recent randomised controlled trials have demonstrated that pulmonary vein isolation as an initial rhythm control strategy with cryoablation reduces atrial arrhythmia recurrence in patients with symptomatic paroxysmal atrial fibrillation (PAF) compared with antiarrhythmic drug (AAD) therapy.
Medical Xpress - Cardiology
JANUARY 10, 2024
People taking medical cannabis for chronic pain have a slightly increased risk of arrhythmia, according to research published in the European Heart Journal today (Thursday). Arrhythmia is when the heart beats too slowly, too quickly or irregularly. It includes conditions like atrial fibrillation.
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MARCH 28, 2025
Atrial fibrillation (AF) is a common form of heart arrhythmia, a serious condition in which the heart beats so fast that its upper chambers, the atria, quiver. This irregular heartbeat can increase the risk of severe conditions, including heart failure, dementia and stroke.
Journal of Cardiovascular Electrophysiology
NOVEMBER 3, 2024
Abstract Background and Aims Atrial fibrillation is the most prevalent cardiac arrhythmia, and catheter ablation (CA) has emerged as a viable treatment option for selected patients. However, its safety profile in liver cirrhosis (LC) populations remains underexplored.
HeartRhythm
DECEMBER 16, 2024
A gradual increase in arrhythmia recurrences during 12 months after catheter ablation (CA) of atrial fibrillation (AF) is still reported.1 A gradual increase in arrhythmia recurrences during 12 months after catheter ablation (CA) of atrial fibrillation (AF) is still reported.1
Frontiers in Cardiovascular Medicine
DECEMBER 18, 2023
Background Cryoballoon ablation (CBA) and laser balloon ablation (LBA) are two innovative ways for the treatment of atrial fibrillation (AF). This study aimed to evaluate the efficacy and safety of cryoballoon ablation and laser balloon ablation in patients with AF. LBA presented a lower acute PVI rate per patients (CBA 97.0%
Frontiers in Cardiovascular Medicine
DECEMBER 14, 2023
Typical atrial flutter commonly occurs in patients with atrial fibrillation (AF). Limited information exists regarding the effects of concurrent atrial flutter on the long-term outcomes of rhythm control. Patients who were screened for typical atrial flutter were included in the analysis ( n = 1,907).
American College of Cardiology
FEBRUARY 19, 2025
In this weeks View, Dr. Eagle looks at arrhythmia recurrence and rhythm control after catheter ablation for atrial fibrillation. He then discusses long-term outcomes in transthyretin amyloid cardiomyopathy in patients treated with tafamidis.
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The British Journal of Cardiology
NOVEMBER 10, 2023
Persistent cardiac arrhythmias are readily amenable to detection by performing a standard electrocardiogram (ECG), but detection of transient (paroxysmal) arrhythmias has long been a significant cause of frustration to both doctors and patients. This article aims to provide a helpful overview for patients and doctors advising them.
52 HeartRhythm
APRIL 30, 2024
Atrial fibrillation is the most prevalent sustained cardiac arrhythmia and an important risk factor for ischemic stroke resulting in a fivefold increased stroke risk. The clinical utility of polygenic risk scores for ischemic stroke prediction among atrial fibrillation patients has not yet been established.
HeartRhythm
APRIL 30, 2024
Animal studies suggest that catheter ablation-associated parasympathetic and sympathetic denervation could result in increased ventricular arrhythmias (VA). The impact of catheter ablation of atrial fibrillation on VA burden in humans has not been assessed.
Frontiers in Cardiovascular Medicine
OCTOBER 9, 2024
The primary outcome was ventricular arrhythmias, the secondary outcomes were bradycardia and atrial fibrillation (AF).ResultsOur Perioperative or postoperative use of DEX reduced the incidence of in-hospital ventricular arrhythmias [Odds Ratio (OR) 0.14, 95% Confidence Interval (CI) 0.03–0.66],
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CardiacWire
SEPTEMBER 11, 2024
A JACC study suggests that atrial fibrillation is far more prevalent than many previously thought, estimating that nearly one in 20 American adults have been diagnosed with the disease. UCSF researchers analyzed medical records from 29M adults who received hospital-based care in California from 2005 to 2019 (51yr avg.
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