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Best Practices IV in Cryoballoon Ablation of Atrial Fibrillation: Important Clinical and Practical Differences for New Compliant and Size-adjustable Cryoballoon Systems

HeartRhythm

As cryoballoon technology continues to evolve, the introduction of lower-pressure and selectable-size balloons presents new considerations for both safety and efficacy of cryoablation of atrial fibrillation.

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Study reports 'excellent' outcomes for patients receiving optimized treatment for atrial fibrillation

Medical Xpress - Cardiology

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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2025 STS/EACTS/LACES Latin America Cardiovascular Surgery Conference

Society of Thoracic Surgeons - Congenital

Add your name to the interest list to be notified when abstract submission and registration open.

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American College of Cardiology, ACC, Releases Guide to Remote Patient Management

DAIC

In its announcement about the workbook, ACC noted that cardiologists use digital devices and wearable technology to remotely monitor their patients for a variety of chronic cardiovascular diseases, including heart failure, coronary artery disease, vascular disease and atrial fibrillation.

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2025 STS/EACTS/LACES Latin America Cardiovascular Surgery Conference Exhibitor Prospectus

Society of Thoracic Surgeons - Congenital

This 3-day event will bring together a world-class, international faculty to explore the latest developments and best practices in coronary artery disease, congenital heart disease, thoracic aortic disease, atrial fibrillation, and the surgical management of heart failure.

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News from EHRA 2024: International Experts Agree on Standards for Catheter Ablation of Atrial Fibrillation

DAIC

An international consensus statement on how to treat atrial fibrillation with catheter or surgical ablation has been published in EP Europace, a journal of the European Society of Cardiology (ESC), and was recently presented at EHRA 2024, a scientific congress held April 7-9 in Berlin, Germany.

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CTA and ACC Collaborate to Tackle Cardiovascular Disease with Technology

DAIC

This new document builds off of the previously published Best Practices for Consumer Cardiovascular Technology Solutions in January 2022. CTA is collaborating with the ACC to establish best practices for the integration of Artificial Intelligence and digital technology in cardiology. For more information: www.acc.or