Do Older vs Younger Docs Treat AF Differently? Do Older vs Younger Docs Treat AF Differently?
Do cardiologists from the AFFIRM generation treat AF less aggressively than the EAST-AFNET generation? Bob Harrington and Jonathan Piccini discuss this and upcoming trials on atrial fibrillation.theheart.org on Medscape (Source: Medscape Today Headlines)
Source: Medscape Today Headlines - September 29, 2022 Category: Consumer Health News Tags: Cardiology Commentary Source Type: news
Epicardial Fat and AF: The Perils of Atrial Failure Epicardial Fat and AF: The Perils of Atrial Failure
Explore the pathophysiological role of epicardial adipose tissue and its relationship to atrial fibrillation and remodeling. Might it be a therapeutic target in AF treatment?Europace (Source: Medscape Today Headlines)
Source: Medscape Today Headlines - September 29, 2022 Category: Consumer Health News Tags: Cardiology Journal Article Source Type: news
New-Onset A-Fib Profiled in Patients Hospitalized With COVID-19
WEDNESDAY, Sept. 28, 2022 -- New-onset atrial fibrillation (AF) has been reported in 5.4 percent of patients hospitalized with COVID-19 across the United States, according to a study published in a recent issue of Circulation: Arrhythmia and... (Source: Drugs.com - Pharma News)
Source: Drugs.com - Pharma News - September 28, 2022 Category: Pharmaceuticals Source Type: news
AI-guided screening uses ECG data to detect a hidden risk factor for stroke
An AI-guided targeted screening strategy is effective in detecting new cases of atrial fibrillation that would not have come to attention in routine clinical care. This strategy could reduce the number of undiagnosed cases of atrial fibrillation, and prevent stroke and death in millions of patients across the globe. ROCHESTER, Minn. — Researchers at Mayo Clinic used artificial intelligence (AI) to evaluate patients’ electrocardiograms (ECGs) in a targeted strategy to screen for atrial fibrillation, a… (Source: Mayo Clinic Research News)
Source: Mayo Clinic Research News - September 28, 2022 Category: Research Source Type: news
Atrial fibrillation: Two music genres linked to 'potentially dangerous' heart arrhythmias
The evidence suggests music engages not only with the brain, but may also affect changes in heart variability which could set the stage for stroke. (Source: Daily Express - Health)
Source: Daily Express - Health - September 25, 2022 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news
Mayo Clinic Minute: What is atrial fibrillation?
Nearly 3 million Americans are living with a heart condition called atrial fibrillation, according to the American Heart Association. And the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention says that number could be as high as 12 million by the start of the next decade. September is National Atrial Fibrillation Awareness Month. But what is atrial fibrillation and how do you fix it? Watch: The Mayo Clinic Minute https://youtu.be/eognqWn8ZSI Journalists: Broadcast-quality video (1:25) is in the… (Source: News from Mayo Clinic)
Source: News from Mayo Clinic - September 23, 2022 Category: Databases & Libraries Source Type: news
Amulet, Watchman 2.5 LAAO Outcomes Neck and Neck at 3 Years Amulet, Watchman 2.5 LAAO Outcomes Neck and Neck at 3 Years
Longer follow-up from the Amulet IDE shows largely comparable results but also distinct trends for each device in patients with atrial fibrillation.Medscape Medical News (Source: Medscape Cardiology Headlines)
Source: Medscape Cardiology Headlines - September 22, 2022 Category: Cardiology Tags: Cardiology News Source Type: news
Atrial fibrillation: Two new factors shown to 'significantly' increase risk for women
The latest findings highlight the significance of considering sex-specific risk factors for the potentially dangerous condition. (Source: Daily Express - Health)
Source: Daily Express - Health - September 21, 2022 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news
Q & A: Could an Apple Watch change the'one-size-fits-all' approach to AFib?
The Rhythm Evaluation for AntiCoagulaTion (REACT-AF) trial will study a " pill-in-pocket " method of stroke prevention for patients with atrial fibrillation. Some participants will monitor for AFib using an Apple Watch and take blood thinners as needed, instead of using the drug continuously. (Source: mobihealthnews)
Source: mobihealthnews - September 16, 2022 Category: Information Technology Source Type: news
Atrial fibrillation: New risk factor found spurring abnormal heart rhythm in the ‘healthy’
The condition is rarely a cause for concern, but can pave the way to other health complications like blood clots and stroke if left untreated. While most cases are lifestyle-related, researchers are uncovering a score of other environmental factors to avoid too. (Source: Daily Express - Health)
Source: Daily Express - Health - September 14, 2022 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news
Smartphone AF Screening Doubles Detection: eBRAVE-AF Smartphone AF Screening Doubles Detection: eBRAVE-AF
Use of smartphone-based self-screening for atrial fibrillation increased the rate of detection and treatment of AF among older adults without the arrhythmia but at high risk for stroke.Medscape Medical News (Source: Medscape Neurology and Neurosurgery Headlines)
Source: Medscape Neurology and Neurosurgery Headlines - September 13, 2022 Category: Neurology Tags: Cardiology News Source Type: news
A-Fib Risk Higher in Women After Adjusting for Height, Size
FRIDAY, Sept. 9, 2022 -- After controlling for height and/or body size, women without cardiovascular disease (CVD) at baseline have an increased risk for atrial fibrillation (AF) compared with men, according to a study published online Aug. 31 in... (Source: Drugs.com - Pharma News)
Source: Drugs.com - Pharma News - September 9, 2022 Category: Pharmaceuticals Source Type: news
COVID May Help Trigger A-Fib in Some Patients
FRIDAY, Sept. 9, 2022– About 1 in 20 patients hospitalized with COVID-19 develop the heart rhythm disorder atrial fibrillation, according to data from an American Heart Association (AHA) registry.
Having a new case of a-fib in the hospital... (Source: Drugs.com - Daily MedNews)
Source: Drugs.com - Daily MedNews - September 9, 2022 Category: General Medicine Source Type: news
Early Rhythm Control May Benefit Low-Risk A-Fib Patients
TUESDAY, Sept. 6, 2022 -- For patients with recently diagnosed atrial fibrillation (AF) and low stroke risk, early rhythm control compared with rate control is associated with a consistently lower risk for adverse cardiovascular outcomes, according... (Source: Drugs.com - Pharma News)
Source: Drugs.com - Pharma News - September 6, 2022 Category: Pharmaceuticals Source Type: news
Biosense Webster Launches the OCTARAY ™ Mapping Catheter with TRUEref™ Technology
IRVINE, CA – September 6, 2022 – Biosense Webster, Inc., part of Johnson & Johnson MedTech[†], today announced the release of the OCTARAY™ Mapping Catheter with TRUEref™ Technology powered by the CARTO™ 3 Version 7 System. The OCTARAY™ Mapping Catheter was developed for the mapping of cardiac arrhythmias, including atrial fibrillation (AFib). The catheter has eight splines with improved electrode spacing options to provide shorter and more efficient mapping times than PENTARAYTM NAV ECO Mapping Catheter, which may shorten overall ablation procedure times.[2],[8],[‡] AFib is the most common type of cardi...
Source: Johnson and Johnson - September 6, 2022 Category: Pharmaceuticals Tags: Innovation Source Type: news
