HeartRhythm

APRIL 3, 2025

The P-wave on surface electrocardiogram (ECG) undergoes characteristic changes prior to developing atrial fibrillation (AF). However, the relationship between P-wave parameters and lifetime risk of AF remains poorly characterized.

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HeartRhythm

AUGUST 31, 2024

Convolutional neural networks (CNNs) have been used to build atrial fibrillation (AF) prediction models based on analysis of a sinus rhythm 12-lead electrocardiogram (ECG) using large datasets. Such datasets are not readily available for all clinical scenarios or diseases.

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HeartRhythm

NOVEMBER 20, 2024

Recurrence after atrial fibrillation (AF) ablation is frequent. Monitoring with (long-term) electrocardiograms (ECG) is constrained by limited monitoring time, measurement dispersion, and cost.

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Frontiers in Cardiovascular Medicine

DECEMBER 17, 2023

Background The echocardiographic parameters total atrial conduction time (PA-TDI duration), left atrial (LA) volume index (LAVI), and LA strain reflect adverse atrial remodeling and predict atrial fibrillation (AF).

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HeartRhythm

APRIL 30, 2024

Wearables satisfactorily detect atrial fibrillation (AF) longer than 1 hour.

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HeartRhythm

APRIL 30, 2024

The Apple Watch can notify users of irregular heart rhythms and potential atrial fibrillation (AF). However, the time delay between the notification and electrocardiogram (ECG) recording may cause a failure in disease diagnosis.

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HeartRhythm

APRIL 30, 2024

left atrial low-voltage areas (LVA) can significantly increase the risk of atrial fibrillation (AF) recurrence after catheter ablation. Some studies demonstrated that LVA ablation plus pulmonary veins isolation significantly improved the success rate. However, identification of LVA before the procedure is difficult.

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HeartRhythm

MAY 17, 2024

The autonomic nervous system (ANS) is critical to atrial fibrillation (AF) pathophysiology, but it is often difficult to differentiate vagal and adrenergic AF due to complex physiological interactions.1 2 We previously reported that ERPs were associated with increased susceptibility to AF.3

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HeartRhythm

APRIL 30, 2024

Photoplethysmography (PPG) based smartphone applications to detect atrial fibrillation (AF) have gained prominence. While the diagnosis of AF requires an electrocardiogram (ECG), PPG might be used to monitor AF episodes in patients with an established diagnosis of AF. However, studies in this setting are lacking.

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HeartRhythm

APRIL 30, 2024

Introduction: The application of artificial intelligence (AI) algorithms to 12-lead electrocardiogram (ECG) provides promising age prediction models. We explored whether the gap between the pre-procedural AI-ECG age and chronological age can predict atrial fibrillation (AF) recurrence after catheter ablation (CA).

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HeartRhythm

APRIL 30, 2024

Recurrence rate of atrial fibrillation (AF) following catheter ablation (CA) is estimated to be 20-50% and increases with time.

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HeartRhythm

APRIL 30, 2024

Atrial fibrillation (AF) is frequently under-detected but linked to cardiovascular comorbidities, including stroke. Preexisting screening modalities are known to have low performance.

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Medical Xpress - ECG

JULY 20, 2023

Symptom-driven electrocardiogram (ECG) recording plays a significant role in the detection of post-ablation atrial fibrillation recurrence (AFR). However, making timely medical contact whenever symptoms occur may not be practical.

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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

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Dr. Smith's ECG Blog

JANUARY 5, 2020

Here is the computer interpretation: ATRIAL FIBRILLATION WITH RAPID VENTRICULAR RESPONSE WITH ABERRANT CONDUCTION OR VENTRICULAR PREMATURE COMPLEXES LEFT AXIS DEVIATION [QRS AXIS beyone -30] NONSPECIFIC ST and T-WAVE ABNORMALITY The over-reading physician confirmed this diagnosis, which is incorrect. It is not atrial fibrillation.

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HeartRhythm

AUGUST 31, 2024

Artificial intelligence (AI)-enabled electrocardiography (ECG) scores can predict atrial fibrillation (AF) and grade atrial cardiomyopathy. Advanced stages present with left atrial fibrosis that can be identified by low-voltage areas (LVAs).

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Circulation: Arrhythmia and Electrophysiology

FEBRUARY 10, 2025

BACKGROUND:It is difficult to identify patients with atrial fibrillation (AF) most likely to respond to ablation. Circulation: Arrhythmia and Electrophysiology, Ahead of Print.

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HeartRhythm

APRIL 30, 2024

The application of artificial intelligence (AI) algorithms to 12-lead electrocardiogram (ECG) provides promising age prediction models.

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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.

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Journal of Cardiovascular Electrophysiology

JANUARY 10, 2024

Abstract Introduction Despite advanced ablation strategies and major technological improvements, treatment of persistent atrial fibrillation (AF) remains challenging and the underlying pathophysiology is not fully understood. ms after) and AF termination to atrial tachycardia (AT) or sinus rhythm (SR) in 12 patients (24%).

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HeartRhythm

APRIL 30, 2024

Atrial High-Rate Events (AHREs) are common in patients with cardiac implantable electronic devices (CIED). They are classed as Atrial Fibrillation (AF) when confirmed by electrocardiogram. Their associated temporal risk of heart failure (HF) hospitalisation has not been explored.

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HeartRhythm

APRIL 30, 2024

The application of artificial intelligence (AI) algorithms to 12-lead electrocardiogram (ECG) provides promising age prediction methods.

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Stroke Journal

FEBRUARY 1, 2024

Introduction:Patients diagnosed with ischemic stroke routinely undergo prolonged cardiac telemetry (PCT) to evaluate for occult atrial fibrillation (AF), but this approach is limited by high cost and low yield. Stroke, Volume 55, Issue Suppl_1 , Page AWP287-AWP287, February 1, 2024.

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HeartRhythm

MARCH 15, 2025

An admission electrocardiogram (ECG) revealed atrial fibrillation with a wide QRS complex and noticeable splitting (Figure 1A, red arrows). A 56-year-old man with heart failure on oral treatment presented with breathlessness. Chronological ECG changes over the past 20 years are shown in Figure 1B.

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HeartRhythm

NOVEMBER 27, 2024

In a case report published in 1984 in the New England Journal of Medicine, Figure 1 was an electrocardiogram that showed sinus bradycardia with a short PR interval and prominent delta waves, with a pattern of preexcitation typical of a posteroseptal accessory pathway (PSAP).1

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JAMA Cardiology

NOVEMBER 30, 2023

This prognostic study investigates whether deep learning models applied to electrocardiograms (ECGs) of sinus rhythm in a population of US Veterans Affairs (VA) patients can predict the presence of concurrent atrial fibrillation (AF).

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Frontiers in Cardiovascular Medicine

JANUARY 10, 2024

However, widely split P' waves in focal atrial tachycardia (AT) on a surface electrocardiogram (ECG) have rarely been reported. Case summary A 67-year-old patient, who had undergone two radiofrequency ablations for atrial fibrillation, presented with recurrent palpitation.

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Cardiomatics

APRIL 5, 2024

In a world where technology reigns supreme, one of the most profound tools in medicine remains the irreplaceable electrocardiogram (ECG). AFIB/AFL – atrial fibrillation or atrial flutter episodes. An abnormal electrocardiogram can mean many things.

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Circulation

NOVEMBER 11, 2024

Introduction:Personal electrocardiogram (ECG) devices have significant potential for monitoring abnormal heart rhythms outside clinical environments. Many consumer-grade devices, such as the Apple Watch ECG (AW-ECG), frequently classify atrial and ventricular ectopy as ‘inconclusive’.Hypothesis/Objective:To

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All About Cardiovascular System and Disorders

MARCH 25, 2024

This measurement has been correlated with those made at electrophysiology study and may predict the potential risk of rapid anterograde conduction if the person develops atrial fibrillation. QT prolongation and the occurrence of ventricular arrhythmias with exercise are another important aspect of exercise testing in children.

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Dr. Smith's ECG Blog

MARCH 29, 2016

The rhythm is irregularly irregular, therefore it is atrial fibrillation 2. The complexes are wide (so one might think of atrial fibrillation with aberrancy, in which case you should see RBBB or LBBB pattern, which is not there) 3. Here is the initial ED ECG: What is the diagnosis (this is pathognomonic)?

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Mobi Health News - ECG

MAY 31, 2021

Apple has made available in Australia its electrocardiogram app for Series 4, 5 and 6 of its Apple Watch. An irregular rhythm notification feature that checks atrial fibrillation was also included in the Apple Watch Series 3 and later versions.

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Dr. Smith's ECG Blog

OCTOBER 28, 2013

The rhythm is nearly regular, but there are no P-waves (it is too regular to be atrial fibrillation). Updates on the Electrocardiogram in Acute Coronary Syndromes. Electrocardiogram patterns in acute left main coronary artery occlusion. at the time of the ECG. Mg was 1.6. However, the QRS is barely wide, if at all.

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Dr. Smith's ECG Blog

NOVEMBER 4, 2022

Case submitted and written by Mazen El-Baba MD, with edits from Jesse McLaren and edits/comments by Smith and Grauer A 90-year old with a past medical history of atrial fibrillation, type-2 diabetes, hypertension, dyslipidemia, presented with acute onset chest/epigastric pain, nausea, and vomiting. Harhash AA, Huang JJ, Reddy S, et al.

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Dr. Smith's ECG Blog

MAY 30, 2023

What is the atrial activity? Or is it atrial fibrillation with complete AV block and junctional escape? A 12-lead electrocardiogram, lead V4R , and leads V7-9 were recorded on admission. He appeared gray in color, with cool skin. Here is his ED ECG: There is bradycardia with a junctional escape.

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DAIC

APRIL 9, 2024

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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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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