Less Atrial Pacing Doesn't Cut Afib in Sinus Node Dysfunction
(MedPage Today) -- AMSTERDAM -- Reducing atrial pacing didn't help prevent atrial fibrillation (Afib, or AF) in patients with sinus node dysfunction but did increase risk of fainting, the DANPACE II trial showed.
The proportion of patients who... (Source: MedPage Today Cardiovascular)
Source: MedPage Today Cardiovascular - August 28, 2023 Category: Cardiology Source Type: news
Pulsed Field Ablation Measures Up in Head-to-Head Trial
(MedPage Today) -- AMSTERDAM -- Pulsed field ablation appeared as safe and effective as thermal ablation in treating paroxysmal atrial fibrillation (Afib) in the first randomized head-to-head trial for the novel technology.
Efficacy failure... (Source: MedPage Today Cardiovascular)
Source: MedPage Today Cardiovascular - August 28, 2023 Category: Cardiology Source Type: news
Afib Ablation Exceeds Expectations in Sickest Heart Failure Patients
(MedPage Today) -- AMSTERDAM -- Catheter ablation conferred large clinical benefits to people with end-stage heart failure and symptomatic atrial fibrillation (Afib) in the small CASTLE HTx randomized trial that was terminated prematurely for... (Source: MedPage Today Cardiovascular)
Source: MedPage Today Cardiovascular - August 28, 2023 Category: Cardiology Source Type: news
Colchicine Stumbles for Protecting the Heart From Thoracic Surgery
(MedPage Today) -- AMSTERDAM -- Anti-inflammatory colchicine (Lodoco) given perioperatively around major non-cardiac thoracic surgery did not cut atrial fibrillation (Afib) or myocardial injury complications, the COP-AF trial showed, although... (Source: MedPage Today Surgery)
Source: MedPage Today Surgery - August 26, 2023 Category: Surgery Source Type: news
GE unveils new technology at ESC meeting
GE HealthCare has launched a digital tool for use in atrial fibrillation (AFib...Read more on AuntMinnie.comRelated Reading:
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GE HealthCare survey finds dissatisfaction with healthcare systems (Source: AuntMinnie.com Headlines)
Source: AuntMinnie.com Headlines - August 25, 2023 Category: Radiology Source Type: news
Catheter Ablation for Atrial Fibrillation Cuts Risk for Dementia, Death
FRIDAY, Aug. 25, 2023 -- In patients with atrial fibrillation (AF), those undergoing catheter ablation have a lower risk for incident dementia and mortality, according to a study published online Aug. 23 in the Journal of the American Geriatrics... (Source: Drugs.com - Pharma News)
Source: Drugs.com - Pharma News - August 25, 2023 Category: Pharmaceuticals Source Type: news
Subclinical Afib Caught on Cardiac Devices Might Be Better Left Alone
(MedPage Today) -- AMSTERDAM -- Edoxaban (Savaysa) didn't improve outcomes for high-risk patients with subclinical atrial fibrillation (Afib)-like episodes detected by implanted cardiac devices, the NOAH-AFNET 6 trial showed.
The direct oral... (Source: MedPage Today Cardiovascular)
Source: MedPage Today Cardiovascular - August 25, 2023 Category: Cardiology Source Type: news
Four red flag signs of health condition that raises stroke risk by five times
It is estimated that one in three Europeans will develop the heart condition, known as atrial fibrillation, in their lifetime. (Source: Daily Express - Health)
Source: Daily Express - Health - August 23, 2023 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news
Stay Fit to Avoid A-Fib and Stroke
TUESDAY, Aug. 22, 2023 -- People can help reduce their odds of developing atrial fibrillation or stroke through one piece of standard medical advice: stay fit.
According to a new study in 15,000 people, physical fitness was found to have a lower... (Source: Drugs.com - Daily MedNews)
Source: Drugs.com - Daily MedNews - August 22, 2023 Category: General Medicine Source Type: news
Supermarket trolleys may be able to spot people most at risk of a STROKE by detecting a faulty heartbeat
The trolleys are fitted with electrocardiogram (ECG) technology to detect hidden atrial fibrillation (AF), an irregular heartbeat that is a leading cause of stroke. (Source: the Mail online | Health)
Source: the Mail online | Health - August 21, 2023 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news
SGLT2 Inhibitors Curb AF Post-Ablation Recurrences in T2D SGLT2 Inhibitors Curb AF Post-Ablation Recurrences in T2D
Retrospective, observational data from more than 13,000 US patients with type 2 diabetes and atrial fibrillation suggest that SGLT2 inhibitor treatment may cut AF recurrences post-ablation.Medscape Medical News (Source: Medscape Cardiology Headlines)
Source: Medscape Cardiology Headlines - August 14, 2023 Category: Cardiology Tags: Cardiology News Source Type: news
Are Fish Oils on the Hook for AF Risk? Are Fish Oils on the Hook for AF Risk?
Some studies of fish oil supplements have shown a higher risk for atrial fibrillation with marine omega-3 fatty acids. Is it real? What are the implications for patients taking these capsules?theheart.org on Medscape (Source: Medscape Today Headlines)
Source: Medscape Today Headlines - August 10, 2023 Category: Consumer Health News Tags: Cardiology Commentary Source Type: news
Atrial Fibrillation Induced By Gabapentin Atrial Fibrillation Induced By Gabapentin
This case highlights the potential of gabapentin to induce atrial fibrillation, even in previously healthy young adult patients.Journal of Medical Case Reports (Source: Medscape Today Headlines)
Source: Medscape Today Headlines - August 8, 2023 Category: Consumer Health News Tags: Family Medicine/Primary Care Journal Article Source Type: news
Jaguars OL Tyler Shatley returns to practice days after dealing with an irregular heartbeat
Jacksonville Jaguars offensive lineman Tyler Shatley is back at practice three days after dealing with an irregular heartbeat. Coach Doug Pederson said Saturday that Shatley went into atrial fibrillation — a rapid heartbeat — following a hot and humid practice Wednesday. “We got him right away,…#jacksonvillejaguars #tylershatley #dougpederson #jacksonville #clemson (Source: Reuters: Health)
Source: Reuters: Health - August 5, 2023 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news
Biosense Webster Receives FDA Approval for Multiple Atrial Fibrillation Ablation Products to be Used in a Workflow Without Fluoroscopy
First and only AFib ablation products to receive approval for use in a workflow without fluoroscopy from the U.S. Food and Drug Administration
Enables workflows with zero fluoroscopy during catheter ablation procedures
Approval based on data from REA... Devices, Cardiology, FDA Biosense Webster, THERMOCOOL SMARTTOUCH, PENTARAY, Atrial Fibrillation (Source: HSMN NewsFeed)
Source: HSMN NewsFeed - August 4, 2023 Category: Pharmaceuticals Source Type: news
