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Atrial Fibrillation: Understanding the Irregular Heartbeat

AMS Cardiology

Atrial fibrillation (AFib) is a common heart rhythm disorder characterized by an irregular and often rapid heartbeat. This condition can lead to various complications, including stroke and heart failure, making it essential to understand its causes, symptoms, and AFib treatment options. What is Atrial Fibrillation?

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Heart Rhythm Society’s HRX 2024 to Draw Cardiovascular Innovators to Atlanta

DAIC

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.

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Boston Scientific Initiates AVANT GUARD Clinical Trial to Evaluate FARAPULSE Pulsed Field Ablation System as First-Line Treatment for Persistent Atrial Fibrillation

DAIC

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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How Wearable Tech Can Help Monitor Your Heart Health

MIBHS

In the age of technology, wearable devices have revolutionized how we approach health and wellness. Among their many benefits, wearable tech has proven to be a game-changer in monitoring heart health, particularly for individuals managing cardiovascular conditions or preparing for minimally invasive or bloodless heart surgery.

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Ultrahuman Announces its App Store ‘PowerPlugs’ with the World’s First AFib Detection Technology on a Smart Ring

DAIC

mtaschetta-millane Tue, 07/16/2024 - 09:47 July 16, 2024 — Ultrahuman, a pioneer in wearable technology , launches PowerPlugs, a platform for individual apps and plugins built on top of Ultrahuman’s health and wellness data stack. AFib is the most common type of irregular heart rhythm or arrhythmia.

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ID: 4116812 Current Landscape of Smart Technology Adoption Among Patients with Atrial Fibrillation

HeartRhythm

Atrial fibrillation (AF) is the most common cardiac arrhythmia. Smart technologies such as smartphones and smartwatches used in everyday life offer promising avenues for enhancing AF management.

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Top 10: Must-reads from the Month of May

DAIC

Penn Presbyterian Medical Center Becomes First Hospital in the Northeast to Adopt Advanced Robotic Technology for Heart Treatment 5. Scientists Suggest a New Method for Diagnosing Heart Diseases 6. Weight Loss Drug Linked with Reduced Need for Diuretics in Heart Failure Patients 7. Tenax Therapeutics Announces New U.S.