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.

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DAIC

DECEMBER 29, 2023

Outcomes of ablation with the FARAPULSE PFA System – a nonthermal treatment in which electric fields selectively ablate heart tissue – will be compared to outcomes following use of anti-arrhythmic drug (AAD) therapy, which is commonly prescribed for patients living with persistent 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.

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Frontiers in Cardiovascular Medicine

JANUARY 16, 2024

Introduction Catheter ablation is an effective and safe strategy for treating atrial fibrillation patients. Nevertheless, studies on the long-term outcomes of catheter ablation in patients with dilated cardiomyopathy are limited. Among the catheter ablation group, 58.7% ( n  = 27) had persistent atrial fibrillation.

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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.

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Cardiomatics

APRIL 5, 2024

By understanding the nuances of abnormalities detected in Cardiomatics and interpreting detailed reports, healthcare professionals can intervene promptly to prevent adverse outcomes. AFIB/AFL – atrial fibrillation or atrial flutter episodes. 1] Arrhythmia Recognition: The Art of Interpretation, T.Garcia, D.Garcia.

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HeartRhythm

APRIL 30, 2024

Atrial fibrillation is the most common sustained arrhythmia. Females with atrial fibrillation have been known to have an increased risk of stroke. However, racial disparities in outcomes in atrial fibrillation patients have been less studied.

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Frontiers in Cardiovascular Medicine

JANUARY 31, 2024

Background Pulmonary vein isolation with wide antral ablation leads to better clinical outcomes for the treatment of atrial fibrillation, but the isolation lesion is invisible in conventional cryoballoon ablation. The rate of 12-month freedom from clinical atrial arrhythmia recurrence was 85.1% min, P  = 0.177).

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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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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.

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HeartRhythm

APRIL 30, 2024

Atrial fibrillation (AF) is the most common arrhythmia in clinical practice and accounts for many arrhythmia-related hospitalizations. Despite being on anticoagulation (AC), male patients with atrial fibrillation have worse inpatient outcomes compared to females.

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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).

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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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DAIC

FEBRUARY 2, 2024

a global leader in cardiac arrhythmia treatment and part of Johnson & Johnson MedTechi , revealed findings from a company-funded study of real-world data. AFib is the most common type of cardiac arrhythmia and affects more than 6 million people in the United States and nearly 38 million people worldwide.2,3 In: AF Symposium.;

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HeartRhythm

APRIL 30, 2024

The introduction of Bruton Tyrosine Kinase inhibitors (BTKi) to the Chronic Lymphocytic Leukemia (CLL) treatment armamentarium has facilitated a significant improvement in overall outcomes. Incident atrial fibrillation (AF) has been identified as the most common reason for discontinuation of BTKi, limiting therapeutic utility of these agents.

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Frontiers in Cardiovascular Medicine

JANUARY 15, 2024

Background Catheter ablation (CA) for symptomatic atrial fibrillation (AF) offers the best outcomes for patients. The probability of freedom from atrial arrhythmia with repeat procedures is as follows: year 1: 0.95, year 2: 0.92, year 3: 0.85, year 4: 0.79, and year 5: 0.72. Age >75 years ( p  = 0.02, HR: 2.7,

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HeartRhythm

APRIL 30, 2024

Atrial Fibrillation (AF) is the most common arrhythmia associated with hospital admissions in the United States. Recent guidelines advocate for early rhythm control in this population, however, there is little information regarding early electrophysiologist intervention and resulting patient outcomes.

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HeartRhythm

APRIL 30, 2024

Atrial fibrillation (AF) is the most common cardiac arrhythmia. Catheter ablation (CA) has emerged as an important modality for managing AF, improving quality of life, and potentially reversing cardiac dysfunction.

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European Journal of Heart Failure

FEBRUARY 25, 2025

Overview of the study population and effects observed after catheter ablation for atrial fibrillation. Herein we describe the effects of catheter ablation on AF burden, arrhythmia recurrences, and ventricular function in end-stage HF. PVI, pulmonary vein isolation.

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HeartRhythm

JANUARY 6, 2025

Atrial fibrillation (AF) is a common arrhythmia in patients with heart failure (HF). The coexistence of these conditions can further induce structural changes and result in worsened outcomes such as stroke, HF decompensation, poorly controlled AF, and mortality [1].

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HeartRhythm

AUGUST 13, 2024

Atrial arrhythmias (AA), particularly atrial fibrillation (AF), are prevalent in CA and may impact long-term cardiovascular outcomes, prompting an investigation into early rhythm management strategies.2 1 Recent advancements in imaging and therapeutic agents have sparked considerable interest in this field.

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Frontiers in Cardiovascular Medicine

FEBRUARY 7, 2024

Background Atrial fibrillation (AF) is the most common cardiac arrhythmia and is associated with a high risk of stroke. Conclusion Our findings indicate that an enlarged left atrium and abnormal hemodynamic parameters in the left atrial and pulmonary veins are linked to a greater risk of LAT/SEC.

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Journal of Cardiovascular Electrophysiology

NOVEMBER 11, 2024

This study of 16 patients with persistent left superior vena cava (PLSVC) undergoing atrial fibrillation ablation shows a 66.7% recurrence rate signals the need for enhanced outcomes in this challenging population. The recurrence rate of arrhythmia postablation was 46.7% However, a 46.7% No major complications occurred.

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HeartRhythm

DECEMBER 11, 2024

Asthma is a known risk factor for atrial fibrillation (AF), the most common sustained arrhythmia. While radiofrequency catheter ablation is effective in treating AF, the impact of asthma and its severity on ablation outcomes has not been previously explored.

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HeartRhythm

APRIL 7, 2024

Atrial fibrillation (AF), already the most prevalent clinical arrhythmia, is increasing in prevalence1. It is associated with adverse outcomes that significantly impact the quality of life (QoL) experienced by patients. Patient-reported outcomes (PROs) are now commonly used to evaluate QoL in clinical trials3.

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HeartRhythm

SEPTEMBER 12, 2024

Traumatic brain injury (TBI) is associated with a variety of adverse long-term outcomes and increases sympathetic nervous system activation which could increase the risk of arrhythmias including atrial fibrillation or atrial flutter (AF/AFL).

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Journal of Cardiovascular Electrophysiology

NOVEMBER 7, 2024

Catheter ablation of atrial fibrillation in infiltrative cardiomyopathies ABSTRACT Atrial and ventricular arrhythmias are common in patients with Infiltrative heart diseases. AF is the most common arrhythmia identified in patients with amyloidosis due to cellular infiltration and atrial dilation.

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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. This increases the pressure inside your ear and chest, which reduces some heart arrhythmias. The post How to Prevent an Atrial Fibrillation Attack appeared first on AMS Cardiology.

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HeartRhythm

NOVEMBER 5, 2024

Atrial fibrillation (AF) is the most common arrhythmia in the U.S., impacting six million Americans with numbers projected to increase to 12 million by 2030. Racial paradox difference in the incidence and prevalence of AF exists among Black and White Americans.

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Frontiers in Cardiovascular Medicine

JANUARY 17, 2024

Atrial fibrillation (AF) is the most commonly observed arrhythmia in patients with sepsis and can lead to a poor prognosis. The main outcome endpoint was the survival rate of 30 day. The secondary outcome endpoint was the length of stay (LOS) from intensive care unit and hospital.

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Dr. Smith's ECG Blog

JULY 5, 2018

PMH: Known paroxysmal Atrial fib. He is usually is in sinus rhythm as far as he knows, but he cannot subjectively feel atrial fibrillation, so he is never completely certain when he is in sinus or atrial fib. Here is his ECG: Atrial Fib with a Ventricular Response of about 66. He immediately completely recovered.

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HeartRhythm

APRIL 30, 2024

Atrial fibrillation (AF) catheter ablation trials report arrhythmia-free survival using different post-ablation rhythm monitoring protocols, resulting in difficulties in the interpretation of the recurrence rates and comparison of ablation strategies and technologies.

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Journal of the American Heart Association

MARCH 3, 2025

Atrial fibrillation (AF) is the most common sustained arrhythmia and associated with increased morbidity and mortality. We performed a systematic review investigating the effect of rurality on AF care and outcomes in the United States. Journal of the American Heart Association, Ahead of Print.

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Open Heart

SEPTEMBER 28, 2022

Objectives Examine the association between arrhythmias and adverse maternal outcomes in women with structurally normal hearts. Arrhythmia was previously diagnosed in 58.0% After adjusting for age, parity and comorbidities, the presence of any arrhythmia was an independent predictor of CS (OR 1.7 AF and 8.1% 95% CI 1.2

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DAIC

FEBRUARY 27, 2024

a global leader in cardiac arrhythmia treatment and part of Johnson & Johnson MedTechi , announced the commencement of patient cases with the investigational Laminar Left Atrial Appendage Elimination (LAAX) System as part of its pivotal investigational device exemption (IDE) study.

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Journal of Cardiovascular Electrophysiology

MARCH 27, 2025

ABSTRACT Background Ultra-low temperature cryoablation (ULTC) is a technique designed to rapidly cool cardiac tissue to extremely low temperatures, enabling the creation of ablation lesions for the treatment of atrial fibrillation (AF). Arrhythmia outcomes after repeat ablation were evaluated.

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HeartRhythm

JULY 9, 2024

However, cardiac arrhythmias remain a significant concern with their use. For example, atrial fibrillation (AF) is the most common cause of discontinuation of treatment with ibrutinib. Bruton Tyrosine Kinase inhibitors (BTKi) have emerged as a standard of care option for patients with chronic lymphocytic leukemia (CLL).

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