Medical Xpress - Cardiology

JULY 25, 2024

Millions of adults have atrial fibrillation—an irregular beating of the upper chambers of the heart that yields increased risk of heart failure, stroke and death. Many genetic mutations in the developing fetus can lead to adult atrial fibrillation, including mutations that shorten the massive protein titin in cardiac muscle cells.

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Science Daily - Heart Disease

DECEMBER 16, 2024

atrial fibrillation (AF), a heart condition that causes an irregular heartbeat in the upper chambers of the heart, affects up to one in three people in their lifetime. In the U.S., In a new review article scientists summarize the current evidence regarding the epidemiology, pathophysiology, diagnosis and management of AF.

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HCPLive

NOVEMBER 17, 2024

Oussama Wazni, MD, discusses the results of the OPTION trial examining LAAC in atrial fibrillation as well as its reception as AHA 2024.

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JAMA Cardiology

JULY 9, 2024

This post hoc analysis of a randomized clinical trial investigates if patients 80 years and older with atrial fibrillation benefit from lower-dose anticoagulants even in the absence of prespecified dose-reduction criteria.

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Medical Xpress - Cardiology

NOVEMBER 25, 2024

Research conducted across 12 hospitals in China has discovered that combining linear ablation with ethanol infusion via the vein of Marshall (EIVOM) alongside pulmonary vein isolation (PVI) significantly improves sinus rhythm maintenance in patients suffering from persistent atrial fibrillation.

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Cardiovascular Diabetology

APRIL 4, 2024

This study investigates the relationship between triglyceride-glucose (TyG) index trajectories and the results of ablation in patients with stage 3D atrial fibrillation (AF).

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Medical Xpress - Cardiology

OCTOBER 10, 2024

Three common cardiovascular diseases in adults—heart failure, atrial fibrillation and coronary heart disease—are linked to cognitive impairment and increased risk of dementia, according to "Cardiac Contributions to Brain Health," a new scientific statement from the American Heart Association published today in the journal, Stroke.

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DAIC

MARCH 28, 2024

Global epidemiology of atrial fibrillation: An increasing epidemic and public health challenge. Epidemiology of Atrial Fibrillation in the 21st Century. Catheter ablation or medical therapy to delay progression of atrial fibrillation: the randomized controlled atrial fibrillation progression trial (ATTEST).

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NEJM Journal Watch - Cardiology

SEPTEMBER 30, 2024

A 14-day monitor detected more atrial fibrillation but did not affect hospitalization rates for stroke or hemorrhage.

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Frontiers in Cardiovascular Medicine

FEBRUARY 4, 2024

Anticoagulation is the mainstay of stroke prevention in appropriate patients with atrial fibrillation. This mini-review will discuss anticoagulants currently used for stroke prevention in patients with atrial fibrillation including warfarin and direct oral anticoagulants.

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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. Circulation.

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Nature Reviews - Cardiology

SEPTEMBER 24, 2024

Nature Reviews Cardiology, Published online: 25 September 2024; doi:10.1038/s41569-024-01091-1 The burden of atrial fibrillation (AF) is increasing worldwide; however, most existing data on AF epidemiology are from Western regions.

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Journal of Clinical Investigation - Cardiology

SEPTEMBER 17, 2024

Obesity is linked to an increased risk of atrial fibrillation (AF) via increased oxidative stress. Here, we studied NOX2-mediated ROS production in obesity-mediated AF using Nox2-knockout mice and mature human induced pluripotent stem cell–derived atrial cardiomyocytes (hiPSC-aCMs).

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Journal of Cardiothoracic Surgery

NOVEMBER 1, 2024

This study aims to examine the relationship between left atrial appendage closure (LAAC) and post-operative atrial fibrillation (POAF) in cardiac surgery patients with no pre-operative atrial fibrillation (AF).

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JAMA Cardiology

APRIL 23, 2024

This systematic review and meta-analysis investigates the efficacy of catheter ablation compared with rate or rhythm control among patients with atrial fibrillation and heart failure.

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Nature Reviews - Cardiology

MAY 29, 2024

Nature Reviews Cardiology, Published online: 30 May 2024; doi:10.1038/s41569-024-01038-6 In this Review, the authors describe the changes in metabolism that predispose individuals to developing atrial fibrillation (AF) and highlight the potential of available and emerging therapeutic strategies that target metabolic remodelling to treat AF.

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ECG Guru

SEPTEMBER 23, 2024

In the first section of the ECG we see coarse fibrillation waves and QRS complexes with very different RR intervals, which is why this is atrial fibrillation. However, the ECG is very nice (despite the less than optimal recording quality) and that's why I want to post it. I don't know the history.

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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

DECEMBER 14, 2023

About Atrial Fibrillation and Pulsed Field Ablation AF is one of the most common and undertreated heart rhythm disorders, affecting more than 60 million people worldwide3. Mortality trends in patients diagnosed with first atrial fibrillation: a 21-year community-based study. Miyasaka Y, Barnes ME, Bailey KR, et al.

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Frontiers in Cardiovascular Medicine

JULY 14, 2024

Atrial fibrillation (AF) significantly increases the risk of stroke and heart failure, but is frequently asymptomatic and intermittent; therefore, its timely diagnosis poses challenges. Early detection in selected patients may aid in stroke prevention and mitigate structural heart complications through prompt intervention.

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DAIC

MAY 18, 2024

During its Annual Conference, HRS 2024, the Heart Rhythm Society (HRS) announced findings from three new studies demonstrating the safety and efficacy of pulsed field ablation (PFA), a nonthermal ablation treatment for patients with atrial fibrillation (AF). See full findings from the FARADISE, admIRE Study, and Advent Trial here.

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Medical Xpress - Cardiology

MAY 18, 2024

Atrial fibrillation (AF) is the most common form of arrythmia or irregular heartbeat worldwide, impacting millions of people in the U.S.

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Medical Xpress - Cardiology

NOVEMBER 5, 2024

Higher resting heart rate is associated with increased risk of atrial fibrillation, researchers found. An elevated heart rate could provide an important clue to which Black adults often have a dangerous heart rhythm disorder, a new study finds.

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Medical Xpress - Cardiology

JULY 8, 2024

Pulsed field ablation (PFA) is safe for treating patients with common types of atrial fibrillation (AF), according to the largest study of its kind on this new technology, led by the Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai.

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Medical Xpress - Cardiology

MARCH 18, 2024

In their study, published in Nature Cardiovascular Research they found that Black individuals carrying these genetic variants were at a high risk of developing atrial fibrillation and heart failure.

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DAIC

JULY 24, 2024

The collaboration, according to a written statement issued by the company, aims to address challenges in capturing and analyzing cardiac signals to help physicians enhance patient outcomes for atrial fibrillation procedures. Estimates of current and future incidence and prevalence of atrial fibrillation in the U.S.

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American College of Cardiology

OCTOBER 11, 2024

The goal of the EAST-AFNET 4 trial was to compare a rhythm-control strategy vs. usual care (rate control in the majority of cases) among patients with a recent diagnosis of atrial fibrillation (AF).

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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.

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Medical Xpress - Cardiology

DECEMBER 19, 2024

Drinking multiple cups of coffee a day may help prevent cognitive decline in people with atrial fibrillation (AFib or AF), according to new research published in the Journal of the American Heart Association.

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Medical Xpress - Cardiology

DECEMBER 18, 2023

Postoperative atrial fibrillation (POAF) is associated with an increased rate of neurologic events and worse long-term survival, according to a study published online Sept. 11 in the Journal of Thoracic and Cardiovascular Surgery.

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Medical Xpress - Cardiology

JULY 24, 2024

But for people with atrial fibrillation, also known as Afib, using a wearable device to monitor the heart rate and to alert wearers of an irregular heartbeat might not be as helpful as wearers think.

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Medical Xpress - Cardiology

NOVEMBER 18, 2024

There is a dose-response relationship between rising outdoor temperatures and increased atrial fibrillation (AF) events, according to a study presented at the American Heart Association Scientific Sessions 2024, held from Nov. 16 to 18 in Chicago.

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HeartRhythm

MARCH 14, 2024

Artificial intelligence (AI)-enabled sinus rhythm (SR) electrocardiogram (ECG) interpretation can aid in identifying undiagnosed paroxysmal atrial fibrillation (AF) in patients with embolic stroke of undetermined source (ESUS).

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HeartRhythm

SEPTEMBER 20, 2024

Data on long-term effects of catheter ablation versus antiarrhythmic drugs (AAD) on health-related quality of life (HRQoL) and atrial fibrillation (AF) burden are limited.

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HeartRhythm

APRIL 8, 2024

There is insufficient data assessing the regional differences in catheter ablation outcomes for atrial fibrillation (AF) in the United States.

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American College of Cardiology

SEPTEMBER 17, 2024

The following are key points to remember from the 2024 European Society of Cardiology (ESC) guidelines for the management of atrial fibrillation (AF).

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American College of Cardiology

AUGUST 28, 2024

The goal of the AUGUSTUS trial was to evaluate the role of dual therapy compared with triple therapy among patients with atrial fibrillation undergoing coronary revascularization.

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