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HRS Releases Framework for Creating Atrial Fibrillation Center of Excellence

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tim.hodson Thu, 04/24/2025 - 10:37 April 23, 2025 The Heart Rhythm Society (HRS) has released a framework outlining criteria for establishing an Atrial Fibrillation (AF) Center of Excellence (CoE) and key operational standards to provide multidisciplinary care for AF patients. million adults. 2024; 84(16): 1501-8.

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Artificial intelligence-enabled atrial fibrillation detection using smartwatches: current status and future perspectives

Frontiers in Cardiovascular Medicine

Atrial fibrillation (AF) significantly increases the risk of stroke and heart failure, but is frequently asymptomatic and intermittent; therefore, its timely diagnosis poses challenges. Early detection in selected patients may aid in stroke prevention and mitigate structural heart complications through prompt intervention.

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Advances in AI Enhance Safety of Atrial Fibrillation Treatment  

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Atrial fibrillation (AF) is one of the most common arrhythmias, affecting approximately 37.5 While ablation has become a cornerstone of AF management, ensuring patient safety during these procedures remains a top priority for electrophysiologists. For more information, visit www.HRSonline.org. Int J Stroke.

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QI-499658-003 PATIENT CARE PATHWAYS AND OUTCOMES FOLLOWING NEWLY DIAGNOSED ATRIAL FIBRILLATION

HeartRhythm

Clinical pathways by which patients progress through their atrial fibrillation (AF) care journey are not fully understood and may influence the likelihood of receiving guideline-based AF management strategies to optimize outcomes.

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Biosense Webster Study Supports Low and Zero Fluoroscopy Workflow as Safe, Effective Alternative to Conventional Catheter Ablation

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Titled "Real-world Data Affirms Safety and Effectiveness of Low/Zero Fluoroscopy Atrial Fibrillation Ablation," the study was presented as a late-breaker at the 29th Annual International AF Symposium. 1 Among 208 patients included in the Real AF Registry cohort, a total of three PAEs were reported.1 In: AF Symposium.;

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MP-470548-009 UTILIZING DEEP LEARNING FOR ATRIAL FIBRILLATION DETECTION AND RISK STRATIFICATION IN POST-STROKE PATIENTS

HeartRhythm

Atrial fibrillation (AF) often goes undiagnosed after a stroke due to the needs of extensively long-term monitoring. While there is ongoing debate regarding the treatment of post-stroke AF, the importance of early detection is indisputable in optimizing patient care.

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Biosense Webster Begins Enrollment of Pivotal Trial Evaluating the Laminar Left Atrial Appendage Elimination Device?

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Bernard's Heart & Vascular Center , Jonesboro, Arkansas) mark a significant milestone in the pursuit of innovative solutions for non-valvular atrial fibrillation (NVAF) treatment. Stroke is a major concern for millions of people living with atrial fibrillation, and as physicians, we strive to deliver better outcomes for these patients."