Journal of the American Heart Association

DECEMBER 29, 2023

Obesity significantly increases AF risk, both directly and indirectly, through related conditions, like hypertension, diabetes, and heart failure. AF increases the risk of stroke, heart failure, dementia, and hospitalization. However, studies on how obesity affects pharmacologic or interventional AF treatments are limited.

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Obesity Atrial Fibrillation Heart Failure Dementia 45

ADN Center of Excellence

SEPTEMBER 2, 2024

September is National Atrial Fibrillation (AFib) Awareness Month, a time dedicated to raising awareness about one of the most common yet often misunderstood heart conditions. Understanding Atrial Fibrillation Atrial Fibrillation is characterized by an irregular and often rapid heart rhythm that can lead to poor blood flow.

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AFIB Atrial Fibrillation Innovation Education 59

Stroke: Vascular and Interventional Neurology

NOVEMBER 9, 2023

Diabetes is a risk factor for acute ischemic stroke and also a poor predictor of outcome for many interventional surgeries. vs 45.3%, p=0.05) after adjusting for age, NIHSS, and atrial fibrillation. vs 45.3%, p=0.05) after adjusting for age, NIHSS, and atrial fibrillation. or greater.

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Outcomes Angioplasty Atrial Fibrillation Diabetes 40

Coronary Artery Disease Journal

JANUARY 11, 2024

Previous studies showed considerable risks of outcomes in this group. In this study, we aimed to investigate the long-term outcomes in very young patients with MINOCA. They had significantly lower rates of diabetes and hypertension and higher rates of male gender and smoking compared to the older group.

Myocardial Infarction 40

Myocardial Infarction Outcomes Atrial Fibrillation Risk Factors 40

Stroke Journal

FEBRUARY 1, 2024

vs 63.38, p<0.001) and had fewer comorbidities such as cancer and chronic kidney disease, atrial fibrillation, hypertension, hyperlipidemia. We observed an increasing trend of ICH among pregnant individuals. Pregnant patients were notably younger (30.63 vs 16.2%, p<0.001). vs 23.2%, p<0.001).

Hemorrhage 40

Hemorrhage Outcomes Kidney Disease Atrial Fibrillation 40

Stroke Journal

FEBRUARY 1, 2024

However, limited studies have compared their clinical features and outcomes. vs. 8.7%), atrial fibrillation (6.1% vs. 3.7%), hypertension (58.0% These findings advocate for tailored treatment strategies based on dissection type to optimize patient outcomes. 1.69, P=0.480) (Figure).Conclusion:Our

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Inpatient Outcomes Atrial Fibrillation Thrombolysis 40

Stroke Journal

FEBRUARY 1, 2024

Introduction:Clinical characteristics of patients with in-hospital onset stroke (IHOS) compared to those with out-of-hospital onset stroke are reported to be late detection of stroke onset, less use of rt-PA, presence of atrial fibrillation, and poor outcome. Stroke group had higher mortality (14.9%

Risk Factors 40

Risk Factors Hospital Atrial Fibrillation Stroke 40

DAIC

FEBRUARY 7, 2024

CTA and the ACC recognize there is strong potential for cardiac monitoring (through Consumer Cardiovascular Technology Solutions) to help identify and screen patients with Atrial Fibrillation (AFib) and related arrhythmias to alert the right clinical groups for early support and reduction in mortality rates.

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Technology Cardiovascular Disease Best Practices AFIB 116

Heart BMJ

MAY 10, 2024

Arrhythmias, and in particular atrial fibrillation (AF), are one of the greatest healthcare challenges of our time. Arrhythmia prediction models have long relied on conventional risk factors such as age, diabetes, hypertension, and history of myocardial infarction and heart failure.

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Arrhythmia Myocardial Infarction Atrial Fibrillation Heart Failure 40

Hypertension Journal

OCTOBER 10, 2023

Hypertension, Volume 80, Issue 12 , Page 2572-2580, December 1, 2023. BACKGROUND:The STEP (Strategy of Blood Pressure Intervention in the Elderly Hypertensive Patients) trial demonstrated that intensive systolic blood pressure (SBP) lowering has cardiovascular benefits. years, and 46.5% years, and 46.5%

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Blood Pressure Atrial Fibrillation Hypertension Heart Failure 40

Stroke Journal

FEBRUARY 1, 2024

Studies have reported racial disparities in young stroke patients and less desired outcomes of minorities. Socioeconomic status, risk factors, stroke etiology, acute interventions and short-term outcomes were accessed. Compared to White, black and Hispanic had higher rate of Diabetes, Hypertension and prior stroke (p<0.001).

Stroke 40

Stroke Strokes Coronary Artery Disease Risk Factors 40

Cardiometabolic Health Congress

SEPTEMBER 13, 2024

New guidelines also: Classify “Elevated BP” between non-elevated BP and hypertension. Measuring eGFR and albuminuria is recommended for assessing kidney disease in all hypertensive patients. Advise increased potassium intake for hypertensive patients. Watch here!

Hypertension 59

Hypertension Cardiovascular Disease Bicuspid/Mitral Arrhythmia 59

Journal of Cardiothoracic Surgery

FEBRUARY 2, 2024

A retrospective analysis was conducted on clinical, operative, and outcome data from 1070 patients (mean age: 59 ± 9.8& The outcome variable was prolonged length of stay LOS in the CICU stay (> 3 nights after CABG). This study aimed to evaluate these risk factors.

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ICU Atrial Fibrillation Hospital Risk Factors 40

Stroke Journal

FEBRUARY 1, 2024

We compared hemorrhagic change after MT, outcome at discharge and clinical characteristics between two groups. Patients outcomes were classified into two group; good outcome as modified Rankin Scale (mRS) 0-2 and poor outcome as mRS 5-6, respectively. The occurrence of hemorrhagic change was assessed on CT after MT.

Hemorrhage 40

Hemorrhage Atrial Fibrillation Stroke Strokes 40

Open Heart

JUNE 1, 2022

Objectives We aim to assess the association of cardiovascular medications with outcomes of patients referred to the diagnostic heart failure (HF) clinic with symptoms or signs of possible HF, raised N-terminal pro-brain-type natriuretic peptide (NT-proBNP) but no evidence of HF on transthoracic echocardiography (TTE). to 0.97; p=0.02).

Heart Failure 52

Heart Failure Kidney Disease Atrial Fibrillation Hypertension 52

Physiologically Speaking

JULY 26, 2024

A nightly sleep duration less than 6 hours per night appears to be especially detrimental, but some studies have even shown worse health outcomes for adults sleeping 7 hours or less compared to those sleeping the recommended 7–9 hours per night. The impact of optimizing circadian biology on health cannot be understated.

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Chronic Disease Physiology Atrial Flutter Atrial Fibrillation 62

European Journal of Heart Failure

SEPTEMBER 15, 2023

A prior history of the following comorbidities was considered: episodic or persistent atrial fibrillation ( n  = 920), coronary artery disease ( n  = 3732), diabetes ( n  = 2171), and hypertension ( n  = 3353). Outcomes were evaluated within each comorbidity group using a Bayesian hierarchical Weibull survival regression model.

Coronary Artery Disease 40

Coronary Artery Disease Heart Failure Atrial Fibrillation Outcomes 40

Stroke Journal

FEBRUARY 1, 2024

Large vessel occlusion (LVO) is found in 10% of MSS cases and predicts poor neurological outcomes. Descriptive statistics were applied to demographic, clinical, radiographic, and neurological outcomes data, including early neurological deterioration (END) (NIHSS gain 3+).Results:Ninety years old, with 58.8% black, and 16.2%

Stroke 40

Stroke Strokes Atrial Fibrillation Diabetes 40

DAIC

FEBRUARY 29, 2024

This year’s theme, “Advancing Cardiovascular Care for All” brings the latest practice-changing breakthroughs, along with top experts debating and discussing outcomes of highly-anticipated clinical trials. 24 from April 6 - 8, 2024 in Atlanta, GA at the Georgia World Congress Center. The Guidelines Sessions at ACC.24

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Aortic valve Myocardial Infarction Aortic Blood Pressure 103

Stroke Journal

FEBRUARY 1, 2024

Difference in 90 day mRS and baseline mRS (delta mRS) was calculated as primary outcome measure. Two groups of patients were created; patients without existing disability (modified Rankin Score [mRS] 0-1) and those with existing disability (mRS≥2). Demographics and comorbidities were compared.

Stroke 40

Stroke Strokes Atrial Fibrillation Diabetes 40

Cardiometabolic Health Congress

DECEMBER 7, 2023

The American College of Cardiology (ACC) and the American Heart Association (AHA) recently published new guidelines for the diagnosis and management of patients with atrial fibrillation (AF). link] ACC/AHA Release Updated Atrial Fibrillation Guidelines for 2023. million. Sources: Joglar, J, Chung, M. J Am Coll Cardiol.

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Atrial Fibrillation Risk Factors Ablation Stroke 111

The Beat Blog

MAY 2, 2023

4 Conditions such as Ischemic Heart Disease, Atrial Fibrillation, Hypertensive Heart Disease, and Ischemic Stroke make up almost 75% of the deaths due to cardiovascular disease. I’d like to suggest three discrete paths to help provide better access, care, and outcomes for rural America. So what is the way forward?

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Atrial Fibrillation Cardiovascular Disease Technology Hospital 52

DAIC

DECEMBER 19, 2023

OSA is commonly seen in patients with arrhythmias like atrial fibrillation (AFib) and due to the variable unpredictable nature of sleep apnea symptoms, it is often untreated, leading to adverse outcomes. Western Regional Director of Cardiac Electrophysiology, Northwell Health , NY. billion (2).

Heart Failure 52

Heart Failure Heart Disease Innovation Quality of Life 52

Dr. Smith's ECG Blog

FEBRUARY 6, 2024

Atrial fibrillation is also a predictor of worse outcomes in this case (Alborzi). Q waves in association with RBBB are usually not seen in anterior leads unless there is pulmonary hypertension or anterior infarction. RBBB in blunt chest trauma seems to be indicative of several RV injury.

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Tachycardia Dysrhythmia Atrial Fibrillation Bradycardia 101

Journal of the American Heart Association

JANUARY 31, 2024

BackgroundAlthough successful atrial fibrillation (AF) ablation can maintain sinus rhythm and reduce the left atrial (LA) dimension, blunted LA reverse remodeling can be observed in patients with atrial myopathy. Journal of the American Heart Association, Ahead of Print.

Atrial Fibrillation 40

Atrial Fibrillation Ablation Outcomes Echocardiogram 40

Heart BMJ

DECEMBER 20, 2023

Hypertension is the single most important risk factor for development of atrial fibrillation (AF), which may be considered as a cardiac manifestation of hypertensive target organ damage. Furthermore, coexistence of hypertension and AF mutually amplifies the risk of complications, such as heart failure and stroke.

Blood Pressure 40

Blood Pressure Atrial Fibrillation Risk Factors Hypertension 40

Circulation

DECEMBER 28, 2023

BACKGROUND:Oral anticoagulation is suggested in patients with atrial fibrillation and a CHA2DS2-VASc score ≥1 (congestive heart failure, hypertension, age ≥75 years, diabetes, stroke, vascular disease, age 65–74 years, and sex score). Circulation, Ahead of Print. Female sex was not considered a risk factor in any risk group.

Atrial Fibrillation 58

Atrial Fibrillation Heart Failure Risk Factors Diabetes 58

Open Heart

AUGUST 5, 2022

Objective While greater body mass index (BMI) is associated with increased risk of developing atrial fibrillation (AF), the impact of BMI on outcomes in newly diagnosed AF is unclear. Restricted cubic splines quantified the association of BMI with outcomes. BMI was similarly associated with outcomes in men and women.

Atrial Fibrillation 52

Atrial Fibrillation BMI Outcomes Obesity 52

Stroke Journal

JANUARY 26, 2024

BACKGROUND:Sleep-disordered breathing (SDB) and atrial fibrillation (AF) are highly prevalent in patients with stroke and are recognized as independent risk factors for stroke. Stroke, Ahead of Print. Screening for AF was performed using a 7-day ECG up to 3× in the first 6 months.

Atrial Fibrillation 40

Atrial Fibrillation Stroke Strokes Outcomes 40

Conquering CHD

JUNE 20, 2023

POTENTIAL SIDE EFFECTS : While diuretics can be effective in managing symptoms such as edema and hypertension, possible side effects include electrolyte imbalances, dehydration, and hypotension. This can relieve swelling and shortness of breath caused by fluid buildup in the lungs or other parts of the body.

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Congenital Heart Disease Congenital Heart Disease ACE Inhibitor 52

Open Heart

APRIL 6, 2022

Background Poor adherence to guideline recommendations for anticoagulation in patients with acute myocardial infarction (MI) and atrial fibrillation (AF) is previously reported. The primary outcome was the prescription rate of anticoagulation therapy at hospital discharge and follow-up through 2019.

Myocardial Infarction 52

Myocardial Infarction Atrial Fibrillation Heart Failure Stroke 52

Stroke Journal

FEBRUARY 1, 2024

The primary outcome was the modified Rankin Score (mRS) measured at 12 months. Discussion:In addition to clinical determinants of age, ICH severity, and underlying dementia, educational attainment was an independent predictor of poor functional outcome after ICH.

Hemorrhage 40

Hemorrhage Dementia Outcomes Education 40

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.

Ischemia 52

Ischemia STEMI Stenosis Coronary Artery Disease 52

Open Heart

FEBRUARY 15, 2023

Aims Atrial functional mitral regurgitation (AFMR) is characterised by left atrial and consequent mitral annular dilatation causing mitral regurgitation. After adjustment for age, sex, AF, and pulmonary hypertension, the prognosis for VFMR was significantly worse than for AFMR (HR 1.57, 95% CI 1.47

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Bicuspid/Mitral Preserved Ejection Fraction Pulmonary Atrial Fibrillation 52

Dr. Smith's ECG Blog

NOVEMBER 26, 2018

He was hypertensive and tachycardic, with mildly increased work of breathing. Chart review confirmed that he had been started on flecainide for atrial fibrillation. Diltiazem is not terribly effective for conversion of atrial flutter to sinus, so this should not be an expected result. Atrial Flutter with Inferior STEMI?

Ischemia 52

Ischemia Atrial Flutter Arrhythmia Tachycardia 52

Stroke Journal

JANUARY 21, 2024

BACKGROUND:The association between sex and outcome after endovascular thrombectomy of acute ischemic stroke is unclear. The primary outcome was the 90-day ordinal modified Rankin Scale score. Stroke, Volume 55, Issue 2 , Page 278-287, February 1, 2024. Multivariable and inverse probability of treatment weighting methods were used.

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Outcomes Stroke Strokes Atrial Fibrillation 40

Journal of the American Heart Association

FEBRUARY 23, 2024

Several previously validated AI‐ECG algorithms were used for the estimation of ECG‐ age, probability of low ejection fraction, and probability of atrial fibrillation. In the final analysis, 305 patients with TC were studied over a median follow‐up of 4.8 This approach might be beneficial for stratifying high‐risk patients with TC.

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Cardiomyopathy Myocardial Infarction Heart Failure Atrial Fibrillation 45