CardiacWire

DECEMBER 17, 2023

The AFib pulsed field ablation treatment era officially began in the US last week, following the FDA approval of Medtronic’s PulseSelect Pulsed Field Ablation System for the treatment of both paroxysmal and persistent atrial fibrillation. PFA systems use electroporation (short electrical pulses) to achieve pulmonary vein isolation. PFA is seen as safer and faster than current thermal ablation techniques, reducing damage to surrounding tissues and improving procedural efficiency.

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AFIB Ablation Atrial Fibrillation Pulmonary 105

Heart Sisters

DECEMBER 17, 2023

Dear Santa: “This year, I’d like to feel safe in an unsafe world…”

Heart Disease 100

Heart Disease 100

ECG Weekly Workout

DECEMBER 17, 2023

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Tachycardia 94

Circulation

DECEMBER 17, 2023

Circulation, Volume 148, Issue 25 , Page 2069-2071, December 19, 2023.

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Sudden Cardiac Death COVID-19 Circulation 85

Frontiers in Cardiovascular Medicine

DECEMBER 17, 2023

Abdominal vascular compression syndrome (AVCS) is caused by the compression of abdominal blood vessels by adjacent structures or the compression of abdominal organs by neighboring blood vessels. Such compressions can result in a variety of clinical symptoms. They are not commonly seen in ultrasound practices, and their presence may have been underrecognized and underdiagnosed.

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Ultrasound Article Exercise 72

HCPLive

DECEMBER 17, 2023

Findings provide a theoretical framework for the early diagnosis and treatment of heart disease in patients with gout, especially for older individuals and those with hypertension.

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Heart Disease Hypertension 72

Frontiers in Cardiovascular Medicine

DECEMBER 17, 2023

Objectives Our study was to evaluate the effect of Qishen Yiqi Dropping Pills(QSYQ) on the prognosis of chronic ischemic heart failure(CIHF) and its safety. Methods Databases including CNKI, Wanfang, VIP, CBM, PubMed, Web of Science, The Cochrane Library and EMbase were searched from their inception to April 2023 to screen relevant randomized controlled trials (RCTs).

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Heart Failure Quality of Life Cardiac Function Exercise 64

Frontiers in Cardiovascular Medicine

DECEMBER 17, 2023

Heart rate (HR) is closely related to heart rhythm patterns, and its irregularity can imply serious health problems. Therefore, HR is used in the diagnosis of many health conditions. Traditionally, HR has been measured through an electrocardiograph (ECG), which is subject to several practical limitations when applied in everyday settings. In recent years, the emergence of smartphones and microelectromechanical systems has allowed innovative solutions for conveniently measuring HR, such as smartp

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Article Heart Rhythm Innovation Technology 64

The American Journal of Cardiology

DECEMBER 17, 2023

Publication date: Available online 16 December 2023 Source: The American Journal of Cardiology Author(s): Kayla Chiew, Ee Ling Heng, Lauren Connolly, Jonathan Byrne, Saib Khogali, Robert Smith

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Bicuspid/Mitral Outcomes 52

Frontiers in Cardiovascular Medicine

DECEMBER 17, 2023

Objective The occurrence of ischemic stroke (IS) is closely related to the characteristics of carotid plaque (CP). Due to the effect of stroke risk stratification based on B-mode ultrasound (US) and contrast-enhanced ultrasound (CEUS) that has not been studied in patients with low and intermediate carotid stenosis, we construct and validate a CP score and ischemic stroke risk stratification (ISRS) using a combination of B-mode and CEUS, in order to provide new convenient strategies to stratify t

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Plaque Ultrasound Stenosis Strokes 64

The American Journal of Cardiology

DECEMBER 17, 2023

Publication date: Available online 16 December 2023 Source: The American Journal of Cardiology Author(s): Jooyeon Lee, Jaewon Oh, In-Cheol Kim, Seonhwa Lee, Se-Eun Kim, Chan Joo Lee, Hyungseop Kim, Seok-Min Kang

Angina 52

Angina 52

Frontiers in Cardiovascular Medicine

DECEMBER 17, 2023

Cardiometabolic disorders encompass a broad range of cardiovascular complications associated with metabolic dysfunction. These conditions have an increasing share in the health burden worldwide due to worsening endemic of hypertension, obesity, and diabetes. Previous studies have identified Tumor Protein p53-inducible Nuclear Protein 2 (Trp53inp2) as a molecular link between hyperglycemia and cardiac hypertrophy.

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Heart Failure Diet Obesity Hypertension 64

Circulation

DECEMBER 17, 2023

Circulation, Volume 148, Issue 25 , Page 2064-2066, December 19, 2023.

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Circulation 49

Frontiers in Cardiovascular Medicine

DECEMBER 17, 2023

Background The echocardiographic parameters total atrial conduction time (PA-TDI duration), left atrial (LA) volume index (LAVI), and LA strain reflect adverse atrial remodeling and predict atrial fibrillation (AF). Objectives The aim of this study was to investigate echocardiographic parameters indicating reverse LA remodeling and potential associations with AF recurrence after pulmonary vein isolation (PVI).

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Atrial Fibrillation Ablation Electrocardiogram Pulmonary 64

Circulation

DECEMBER 17, 2023

Circulation, Volume 148, Issue 25 , Page e282-e317, December 19, 2023.

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Circulation 49

Frontiers in Cardiovascular Medicine

DECEMBER 17, 2023

Background D-Dimer testing is a diagnostic tool for exclusion of deep vein thrombosis (DVT) and pulmonary embolism (PE). This study evaluated the diagnostic performance of the Tina-quant® D-Dimer Gen.2 assay (Roche Diagnostics International Ltd, Rotkreuz, Switzerland) in patients with low/intermediate pre-test probability of DVT/PE using standard, age-, and clinical probability-adjusted cut-offs.

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Thrombosis Embolism Pulmonary Laboratory 64

Circulation

DECEMBER 17, 2023

Circulation, Volume 148, Issue 25 , Page 2067-2068, December 19, 2023.

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Circulation 49

Nature Reviews - Cardiology

DECEMBER 17, 2023

Nature Reviews Cardiology, Published online: 18 December 2023; doi:10.

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Atherosclerosis 40

Circulation

DECEMBER 17, 2023

Circulation, Volume 148, Issue 25 , Page 2072-2072, December 19, 2023.

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Article Circulation 49

HeartRhythm

DECEMBER 17, 2023

The appropriate use criteria (AUC) are a diverse group of indications aimed to better evaluate the benefits of ICD and CRT therapy.

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Defibrillator 40

Circulation

DECEMBER 17, 2023

Circulation, Volume 148, Issue 25 , Page 2073-2073, December 19, 2023.

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Article Circulation 49

Journal of Cardiovascular Electrophysiology

DECEMBER 17, 2023

Advanced arrhythmic substrate consisting of significant conduction abnormalities due to inflammation and fibrosis can be identified by specific electrocardiogram signs, such as fragmented QRS and ε wave. Patients experiencing electrical storms frequently exhibit monomorphic ventricular tachycardias (VTs) with multiple morphologies, rapid VTs, bidirectional VTs, and polymorphic VTs.

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Tachycardia Electrocardiogram Risk Factors Article 40

Circulation

DECEMBER 17, 2023

Circulation, Volume 148, Issue 25 , Page 2005-2007, December 19, 2023.

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Risk Factors Heart Failure Circulation 49

Journal of Cardiovascular Electrophysiology

DECEMBER 17, 2023

This study investigated myocardial injury and inflammation following pulmonary vein isolation using (1) Standard radiofrequency ablation, (2) very high-power short-duration (vHPSD)-70W, (3) vHPSD-90W, and (4) pulsed-field ablation (PFA). Among the four studied technologies, PFA was associated with the shortest procedure duration, the highest myocardial injury, and the lowest level of inflammation.

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Ablation Atrial Fibrillation Technology Pulmonary 40

Circulation

DECEMBER 17, 2023

Circulation, Volume 148, Issue 25 , Page 2017-2018, December 19, 2023.

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Circulation 45

Journal of Cardiovascular Electrophysiology

DECEMBER 17, 2023

Abstract Introduction The aim of the current study was to elucidated the reliable atrial fibrillation (AF) drivers identified by CARTOFINDER using OctaRay catheter. Methods and Results The reliability of focal and rotational activations identified by CARTOFINDER using OctaRay catheter was assessed by the sequential recordings in each site of both atrium before and after pulmonary vein isolation (PVI) in 10 persistent AF patients.

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Atrial Fibrillation Pulmonary Ablation Outcomes 40

Circulation

DECEMBER 17, 2023

Circulation, Volume 148, Issue 25 , Page 2074-2075, December 19, 2023.

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Article Circulation 45

The American Journal of Cardiology

DECEMBER 17, 2023

Publication date: Available online 16 December 2023 Source: The American Journal of Cardiology Author(s): Neal M Duggal, Milo Engoren, Scott M Chadderdon, Evelio Rodriguez, M Andrew Morse, Mani A Vannan, Pradeep K Yadav, Michael Morcos, Flora Li, Mark Reisman, Enrique Garcia-Sayan, Deepa Raghunathan, Nishtha Sodhi, Paul Sorajja, Lily Chen, Jason H Rogers, Marcella A Calfon, Christopher P Kovach, Edward A Gill, Firas E Zahr

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Bicuspid/Mitral 40

Circulation

DECEMBER 17, 2023

Circulation, Volume 148, Issue 25 , Page 2058-2063, December 19, 2023.

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Circulation 45

The American Journal of Cardiology

DECEMBER 17, 2023

Publication date: Available online 16 December 2023 Source: The American Journal of Cardiology Author(s): C. VENKATA S.

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Hypertension 40

Circulation

DECEMBER 17, 2023

Circulation, Ahead of Print. BACKGROUND:Exercise-induced cardiac remodeling can be profound, resulting in clinical overlap with dilated cardiomyopathy, yet the significance of reduced ejection fraction (EF) in athletes is unclear. The aim is to assess the prevalence, clinical consequences, and genetic predisposition of reduced EF in athletes.METHODS:Young endurance athletes were recruited from elite training programs and underwent cardiac phenotyping, genetic analyses and clinical events were re

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Genetic predisposition Cardiomyopathy Sudden Cardiac Death Heart Failure 77

The American Journal of Cardiology

DECEMBER 17, 2023

Publication date: Available online 16 December 2023 Source: The American Journal of Cardiology Author(s): David T.

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The American Journal of Cardiology

DECEMBER 17, 2023

Publication date: Available online 16 December 2023 Source: The American Journal of Cardiology Author(s): Young Kyoung Sa, Ik Jun Choi, Kiyuk Chang, Byung-Hee Hwang, Woo-Baek Chung, Kwan Yong Lee, Eun-Ho Choo, Chan Jun Kim, Mahn Won Park, Yoon Seok Choi, Chul Soo Park, Ki Dong Yoo, Doo Soo Jeon, Min-Ho Oak, Jungkuk Lee, Dongwoo Kang

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Aortic valve Aortic 40

The American Journal of Cardiology

DECEMBER 17, 2023

Publication date: Available online 16 December 2023 Source: The American Journal of Cardiology Author(s): Jari Antero Laukkanen, Setor Kwadzo Kunutsor

Hypertension 40

Hypertension 40

The American Journal of Cardiology

DECEMBER 17, 2023

Publication date: Available online 16 December 2023 Source: The American Journal of Cardiology Author(s): Karthik Gonuguntla, Yasar Sattar, Kinza Iqbal, Aakanksha Sharma, Ritu Yadav, Anas Alharbi, Muchi Ditah Chobufo, Minahil Naeem, Ayesha Shaik, Sudarshan Balla

Myocardial Infarction 40

Myocardial Infarction 40

The American Journal of Cardiology

DECEMBER 17, 2023

Publication date: Available online 16 December 2023 Source: The American Journal of Cardiology Author(s): Pierre Ambrosi, Alberto Riberi, Shahram Attarian, Karine Nguyen, Régis Guieu, Gilbert Habib

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Heart Transplant Transplant Cardiomyopathy 40

The American Journal of Cardiology

DECEMBER 17, 2023

Publication date: Available online 16 December 2023 Source: The American Journal of Cardiology Author(s): Shahzad G.

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Biomarkers Aortic 40