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Effects of 1-year exercise in patients with atrial fibrillation: study protocol for the Norwegian Exercise in Atrial Fibrillation (NEXAF) randomised controlled trial

Open Heart

Although lifestyle changes and risk factor modification are now acknowledged as central components of atrial fibrillation management, the effects of exercise on disease-specific outcomes are still not extensively documented due to few high-quality randomised trials.

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Association between periodontal disease and atherosclerosis: a bibliometric analysis

Frontiers in Cardiovascular Medicine

Given the increasing global incidence of both PD and AS, which adversely affects patients’ quality of life and longevity, further investigation into the interplay between PD and AS is of substantial clinical importance. Chronic inflammation induced by PD may promote the onset and progression of AS through multiple mechanisms.

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Fellowship Programs Demystified: Why and When You Should Consider a Fellowship

ADN Center of Excellence

Pulmonology Fellowships in pulmonology specialize in diagnosing and treating respiratory diseases such as asthma, COPD, and sleep disorders, equipping physicians to improve patients’ quality of life. From document submission to placement in high-volume centers, our streamlined process ensures a seamless experience.

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Top Specialties in Fellowship Programs and What They Offer: An In-depth Look for Medical Professionals

ADN Center of Excellence

Strong analytical skills, precision, and a desire to help patients recover mobility and quality of life are key traits. The application process is structured to ensure that each fellow is matched with a center and program that aligns with their career goals: Document Submission : Fellows submit their credentials for an initial review.

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FDA Panel Strongly Supports Abbott TriClip TEER

CardiacWire

Those concerns were echoed online after the FDA panel votes became public, with criticisms largely aligning with the concerns in the panel documents (only QoL, placebo effect) and suggesting that the data doesn’t justify a 13-1 vote.

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No Effect of Continued Antiarrhythmic Drug Treatment on Top of Optimized Pulmonary Vein Isolation in Patients With Persistent Atrial Fibrillation: Results From the POWDER-AF2 Trial

Circulation: Arrhythmia and Electrophysiology

The primary end point was any documented atrial tachyarrhythmia lasting >30 seconds beyond 3 months. Prospectively defined secondary end points included repeat ablations, unscheduled arrhythmia-related visits, and quality of life among groups.RESULTS:Of 200 PersAF patients, 98 were assigned to ADT OFF and 102 to ADT ON.

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Patients’ views on stroke prevention for atrial fibrillation after an intracerebral haemorrhage: a qualitative study

European Journal of Cardiovascular Nursing

Methods and results Patients with documented diagnosis of AF and history of a non-traumatic ICH, who were eligible for long-term OAC were recruited from eight hospitals in England, using purposive sampling. Patients main priority was to maintain an acceptable quality of life (QoL), reflected by the main theme Living my life as normal.