American Heart News - Heart News

APRIL 10, 2024

Research Highlights: Treating gum disease within three months after a heart procedure to correct an irregular heart rhythm, known as atrial fibrillation (AFib), may lower the chances of it reoccurring. Inflamed gums may predict AFib recurrence after.

Heart Rhythm 122

Heart Rhythm AFIB Atrial Fibrillation Ablation 122

Medical Xpress - Cardiology

DECEMBER 13, 2023

Individuals infected with COVID-19 are also at an increased risk of suffering from heart rhythm disturbances, such as atrial fibrillation. This is shown in a new study published in European Heart Journal Open by researchers from Umeå University, Sweden, in one of the largest studies of its kind in the world.

COVID-19 100

COVID-19 Heart Rhythm Atrial Fibrillation Research 100

DAIC

MAY 24, 2024

milla1cf Fri, 05/24/2024 - 07:00 May 24, 2024 — An artificial intelligence (AI) program developed by investigators in the Smidt Heart Institute and their Cedars-Sinai colleagues can detect a type of abnormal heart rhythm that can go unnoticed during medical appointments, according to a new study. An estimated 12.1

Heart Rhythm 52

Heart Rhythm Atrial Fibrillation Echocardiogram Arrhythmia 52

DAIC

JULY 30, 2024

The Heart Rhythm Society (HRS) is preparing for HRX 2024, the third annual event of its kind, which will be held from September 5-7, 2024, in Atlanta, GA, gathering cardiovascular health innovators together to explore discoveries and advance partnerships between medicine and technology. Avari Silva On Saturday, Sept.

Heart Rhythm 105

Heart Rhythm Innovation Technology Education 105

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. recommend shortening the blanking period from three months to one. Lead author Jonathan M. also emphasize the importance of continuous monitoring.

Atrial Fibrillation 111

Atrial Fibrillation Ablation Heart Rhythm Article 111

DAIC

DECEMBER 14, 2023

Ioannis Katsoularis, image courtesy of Klas Sjöberg milla1cf Thu, 12/14/2023 - 09:23 December 14, 2023 — Individuals infected with COVID-19 are also at an increased risk of suffering from heart rhythm disturbances, such as atrial fibrillation.

COVID-19 111

COVID-19 Heart Rhythm Atrial Fibrillation Blood Clot 111

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.

Atrial Fibrillation 84

Atrial Fibrillation Best Practices Outcomes Heart Rhythm 84

HeartRhythm

APRIL 30, 2024

It remains unclear what causes symptoms in patients with paroxysmal atrial fibrillation (AF). Patients undergoing catheter ablation for AF often experience resolution of symptoms even when AF recurs, suggesting symptoms are not solely due to the heart rhythm.

Heart Rhythm 40

Heart Rhythm Atrial Fibrillation Biomarkers Ablation 40

DAIC

MAY 15, 2024

a medical device company dedicated to advancing ablation treatment for cardiac arrythmias, announced its participation at the Heart Rhythm 2024 conference, taking place in person at the Boston Convention & Exhibition Center and virtually, May 16-19, 2024. EDT, in Rhythm Theater #2.

Heart Rhythm 111

Heart Rhythm Ablation Innovation Pulmonary 111

American Heart News - Heart News

NOVEMBER 12, 2023

Research Highlights: In a large study of adults with implanted heart devices that detected short, symptomless bouts of irregular heart rhythm, known as subclinical atrial fibrillation, those who took the anti-clotting medication apixaban were 37% less.

Heart Rhythm 52

Heart Rhythm Atrial Fibrillation Stroke Strokes 52

Medical Xpress - Cardiology

MAY 20, 2024

In patients with device-detected atrial fibrillation and a prior stroke, oral anticoagulation increases bleeding without a clear reduction in stroke. This finding was presented by Prof. May 16–19.

Atrial Fibrillation 52

Atrial Fibrillation Strokes Stroke Heart Rhythm 52

Medical Xpress - Cardiology

AUGUST 14, 2024

Work-related stress caused by job strain and an imbalance between efforts applied vs. rewards received may increase the risk of developing atrial fibrillation, according to new research published in the Journal of the American Heart Association.

Heart Rhythm 68

Heart Rhythm Atrial Fibrillation Research 68

Medical Xpress - Cardiology

SEPTEMBER 3, 2024

A catheter ablation procedure widely used to treat the most common heart rhythm disorder significantly reduces the burden of atrial fibrillation (AF) and results in clinically important improvements in symptoms and quality of life compared with a sham (placebo) procedure, according to late breaking research presented Sept.

Atrial Fibrillation 40

Atrial Fibrillation Ablation Quality of Life Heart Rhythm 40

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. Our mission to combat complex heart rhythm diseases relies on optimizing interoperability.

Atrial Fibrillation 105

Atrial Fibrillation AFIB Ablation Technology 105

American College of Cardiology

MAY 20, 2024

Several abstracts at Heart Rhythm 2024, held May 16-19 in Boston, MA, featured data from the NCDR suite of registries.

Heart Rhythm 54

Heart Rhythm Pediatrics Ablation Atrial Fibrillation 54

HeartRhythm

AUGUST 31, 2024

Atrial fibrillation (AF) is the most common cardiac arrhythmia. Devices generate a myriad of health metrics that are constantly collected and readily available including heart rate, heart rhythm, and physical activity levels.

Atrial Fibrillation 40

Atrial Fibrillation Technology Heart Rhythm Arrhythmia 40

Science Daily - Stroke

AUGUST 22, 2023

A study in more than 15,000 people has found that physical fitness is linked with a lower likelihood of developing atrial fibrillation and stroke. Atrial fibrillation is the most common heart rhythm disorder, affecting more than 40 million people worldwide.

Heart Rhythm 40

Heart Rhythm Atrial Fibrillation Stroke Strokes 40

Science Daily - Heart Disease

OCTOBER 18, 2023

Investigators found that an artificial intelligence (AI) algorithm can detect an abnormal heart rhythm in people not yet showing symptoms.

Heart Rhythm 40

Heart Rhythm Atrial Fibrillation Stroke Strokes 40

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.

Arrhythmia 102

Arrhythmia Atrial Fibrillation Heart Rhythm Research 102

DAIC

MARCH 28, 2024

5 Catheter ablation is a safe and effective procedure when drugs don't work to help restore the heart's incorrect electrical signals, which cause an abnormal heart rhythm. Global epidemiology of atrial fibrillation: An increasing epidemic and public health challenge. Int J Stroke. 2021 Feb;16(2):217-221.

Atrial Fibrillation 110

Atrial Fibrillation AFIB Ablation Pulmonary 110

HeartRhythm

APRIL 30, 2024

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

Atrial Fibrillation 40

Atrial Fibrillation Heart Rhythm Ablation Electrocardiogram 40

Science Daily - Heart Disease

AUGUST 30, 2023

A study of more than 83,000 questionnaires by women ages 50-79, found more than 25% developed irregular heart rhythms, known as atrial fibrillation, which may increase their risk for stroke and heart failure.

Heart Rhythm 40

Heart Rhythm Atrial Fibrillation Heart Failure Stroke 40

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. Here are some of the most common: Medication – Your doctor may prescribe medications like blood thinners to reduce the risk of blood clots and control heart rate and rhythm.

Atrial Fibrillation 52

Atrial Fibrillation AFIB Blood Clot Heart Rhythm 52

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. 4-7 Current ablation technologies rely on thermal effects to target cardiac tissue and risk damage to additional collateral structures in the heart.

Atrial Fibrillation 105

Atrial Fibrillation Ablation Technology Risk Factors 105

Frontiers in Cardiovascular Medicine

APRIL 16, 2024

Atrial fibrillation (AF) is the most common heart rhythm disorder in clinical practice. It worsens the quality of life of patients, leads to an increase in the mortality rate because of its association with a high risk of thromboembolic complications.

COVID-19 52

COVID-19 Atrial Fibrillation Quality of Life Outpatient 52

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.

Atrial Fibrillation 40

Atrial Fibrillation Electrocardiogram Heart Rhythm 40

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.

Heart Rhythm 84

Heart Rhythm Research Atrial Fibrillation Arrhythmia 84

DAIC

JANUARY 18, 2024

milla1cf Thu, 01/18/2024 - 14:21 January 18, 2024 — Abbott announced the first global procedures have been conducted using the company's new Volt Pulsed Field Ablation (PFA) System to treat patients battling common abnormal heart rhythms such as atrial fibrillation (AFib).

Heart Rhythm 105

Heart Rhythm Ablation AFIB Chest Pain 105

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.

Atrial Fibrillation 115

Atrial Fibrillation Ablation Atrial Flutter Blood Clot 115

ADN Center of Excellence

MAY 17, 2024

It is with great pride that we announce the resounding success of ADN CoE' s AFib Ablation Training program, the second installment in our esteemed Ablation Series, held at the prestigious 9 Eylül University Heart Rhythm Management Centre. Dr. Emin Evren Özcan and Assoc. Oguzhan Ekrem Turan. Oguzhan Ekrem Turan.

AFIB 59

AFIB Atrial Fibrillation Ablation Heart Rhythm 59

Medical Xpress - Cardiology

APRIL 10, 2024

Treating gum disease in the three months after a procedure to correct an irregular heartbeat known as atrial fibrillation (AFib) may lower oral inflammation and may reduce AFib recurrence, according to new research published today in the Journal of the American Heart Association.

AFIB 67

AFIB Heart Rhythm Atrial Fibrillation Ablation 67

HeartRhythm

APRIL 30, 2024

Consumer-oriented digital devices, such as smartphones and smartwatches, have gained prominence for their ability to conduct heart rhythm analysis, specifically in detecting atrial fibrillation (AF) through proprietary algorithms using electrocardiography (ECG) and/or photoplethysmography (PPG)-based digital recordings.

Atrial Fibrillation 40

Atrial Fibrillation Heart Rhythm 40

Medical Xpress - Cardiology

APRIL 9, 2024

An international panel of experts published recommendations to improve management of atrial fibrillation (AF).

Atrial Fibrillation 41

Atrial Fibrillation Heart Rhythm 41

ADN Center of Excellence

MAY 17, 2024

It is with great pride that we announce the resounding success of ADN CoE' s AFib Ablation Training program, the second installment in our esteemed Ablation Series, held at the prestigious 9 Eylül University Heart Rhythm Management Centre. Dr. Emin Evren Özcan and Assoc. Oguzhan Ekrem Turan. Oguzhan Ekrem Turan.

AFIB 52

AFIB Atrial Fibrillation Ablation Heart Rhythm 52

Journal of Cardiothoracic Surgery

JULY 2, 2024

Mehods We retrospectively identified patients aged over 70 years with Atrial Fibrillation (AF) from 2011 to 2017 who had two or more other cardiac procedures. Heart rhythm was assessed from Holter reports or 12-lead ECG. They were subdivided into two groups: 1. Cox-Maze IV AF ablation. No-Surgical AF treatment.

Atrial Fibrillation 52

Atrial Fibrillation Ablation Heart Rhythm Pacemaker 52

Medical Xpress - Cardiology

APRIL 9, 2024

In patients with device-detected atrial fibrillation and a high comorbidity burden, oral anticoagulation increases bleeding without a clear reduction in stroke.

Atrial Fibrillation 40

Atrial Fibrillation Heart Rhythm Strokes Stroke 40

HCPLive

JULY 29, 2024

A study found wearable devices alerting irregular heart rhythms amplified anxiety in 1 in 5 participants with atrial fibrillation, which led people to be more likely to seek care.

AFIB 59

AFIB Atrial Fibrillation Heart Rhythm 59