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Incidence and Predictors of Complications During Cryoballoon Pulmonary Vein Isolation for Atrial Fibrillation Arrhythmia and Electrophysiology
Conclusions In a large contemporary cohort, cryoballoon PVI is associated with low procedural risk, including lower rates of PNI than previously reported. Older age and 23-mm balloon use were associated with PNI. Our low rate of PNI may reflect more sensitive detection methods, including compound motor action potential monitoring and forced double-deflation.
Source: JAHA:Journal of the American Heart Association - July 20, 2016 Category: Cardiology Authors: Guhl, E. N., Siddoway, D., Adelstein, E., Bazaz, R., Mendenhall, G. S., Nemec, J., Saba, S., Schwartzman, D., Voigt, A., Wang, N. C., Jain, S. K. Tags: Arrhythmias, Catheter Ablation and Implantable Cardioverter-Defibrillator, Electrophysiology, Atrial Fibrillation Arrhythmia and Electrophysiology Source Type: research

Diagnostic Performance of a Smartphone-Based Photoplethysmographic Application for Atrial Fibrillation Screening in a Primary Care Setting Arrhythmia and Electrophysiology
ConclusionsThe Cardiio Rhythm smartphone PPG application provides an accurate and reliable means to detect AF in patients at risk of developing AF and has the potential to enable population‐based screening for AF.
Source: JAHA:Journal of the American Heart Association - July 20, 2016 Category: Cardiology Authors: Chan, P.-H., Wong, C.-K., Poh, Y. C., Pun, L., Leung, W. W.-C., Wong, Y.-F., Wong, M. M.-Y., Poh, M.-Z., Chu, D. W.-S., Siu, C.-W. Tags: Atrial Fibrillation Original Research Source Type: research

Incidence and Predictors of Complications During Cryoballoon Pulmonary Vein Isolation for Atrial Fibrillation Arrhythmia and Electrophysiology
ConclusionsIn a large contemporary cohort, cryoballoon PVI is associated with low procedural risk, including lower rates of PNI than previously reported. Older age and 23‐mm balloon use were associated with PNI. Our low rate of PNI may reflect more sensitive detection methods, including compound motor action potential monitoring and forced double‐deflation.
Source: JAHA:Journal of the American Heart Association - July 20, 2016 Category: Cardiology Authors: Guhl, E. N., Siddoway, D., Adelstein, E., Bazaz, R., Mendenhall, G. S., Nemec, J., Saba, S., Schwartzman, D., Voigt, A., Wang, N. C., Jain, S. K. Tags: Arrhythmias, Catheter Ablation and Implantable Cardioverter-Defibrillator, Electrophysiology, Atrial Fibrillation Original Research Source Type: research

Prevalence of Eligibility Criteria for the Systolic Blood Pressure Intervention Trial in US Adults Among Excluded Groups: Age
Conclusions A substantial percentage of US adults with diabetes mellitus or history of stroke and a small percentage <50 years old meet the other SPRINT eligibility criteria.
Source: JAHA:Journal of the American Heart Association - July 11, 2016 Category: Cardiology Authors: Bress, A. P., Tanner, R. M., Hess, R., Gidding, S. S., Colantonio, L. D., Shimbo, D., Muntner, P. Tags: Epidemiology, High Blood Pressure, Hypertension Source Type: research

Advanced Left Atrial Remodeling and Appendage Contractile Dysfunction in Women Than in Men Among the Patients With Atrial Fibrillation: Potential Mechanism for Stroke Arrhythmia and Electrophysiology
Conclusions More-extensive LA remodeling and deterioration in LAA function were noted in women than in men with high calculated risk of stroke in AF.
Source: JAHA:Journal of the American Heart Association - July 10, 2016 Category: Cardiology Authors: Yu, H. T., Lee, J. S., Kim, T.-H., Uhm, J.-S., Joung, B., Hong, G.-R., Lee, M.-H., Shim, C. Y., Pak, H.-N. Tags: Atrial Fibrillation Arrhythmia and Electrophysiology Source Type: research

Atrial Fibrillation Patients Treated With Long-Term Warfarin Anticoagulation Have Higher Rates of All Dementia Types Compared With Patients Receiving Long-Term Warfarin for Other Indications Cardiovascular Surgery
Conclusions The presence of AF significantly increases risk of dementia, including Alzheimer's disease, compared with matched patients receiving warfarin anticoagulation for other reasons. Quality of anticoagulation management remains an important risk factor for dementia in all patients.
Source: JAHA:Journal of the American Heart Association - July 10, 2016 Category: Cardiology Authors: Bunch, T. J., May, H. T., Bair, T. L., Crandall, B. G., Cutler, M. J., Day, J. D., Jacobs, V., Mallender, C., Osborn, J. S., Stevens, S. M., Weiss, J. P., Woller, S. C. Tags: Arrhythmias, Electrophysiology, Atrial Fibrillation Cardiovascular Surgery Source Type: research

Advanced Left Atrial Remodeling and Appendage Contractile Dysfunction in Women Than in Men Among the Patients With Atrial Fibrillation: Potential Mechanism for Stroke Arrhythmia and Electrophysiology
BackgroundThe risk of stroke imposed by atrial fibrillation (AF) is significantly greater in women than men; however, the mechanism remains elusive. We hypothesized that left atrial (LA) remodeling and poor contractile function of LA appendage (LAA) would be more predominant in women than men among AF patients.Methods and ResultsA total of 579 AF patients (216 women vs age‐, AF type–, and incidences of heart failure, hypertension, diabetes mellitus, stroke or transient ischemic attack, and vascular disease–matched 363 men, 61.3±10.2 years old, 70.1% paroxysmal AF) who underwent AF catheter ablation were included. S...
Source: JAHA:Journal of the American Heart Association - July 10, 2016 Category: Cardiology Authors: Yu, H. T., Lee, J. S., Kim, T.-H., Uhm, J.-S., Joung, B., Hong, G.-R., Lee, M.-H., Shim, C. Y., Pak, H.-N. Tags: Atrial Fibrillation Original Research Source Type: research

Atrial Fibrillation Patients Treated With Long-Term Warfarin Anticoagulation Have Higher Rates of All Dementia Types Compared With Patients Receiving Long-Term Warfarin for Other Indications Cardiovascular Surgery
BackgroundThe mechanisms behind the association of atrial fibrillation (AF) and dementia are unknown. We previously found a significantly increased risk of dementia in AF patients taking warfarin with a low percentage of time in therapeutic range. The purpose of this study was to determine the extent to which AF itself increases dementia risk, in addition to long‐term anticoagulation exposure.Methods and ResultsA total of 10 537 patients anticoagulated with warfarin (target INR 2–3), managed by the Clinical Pharmacist Anticoagulation Service with no history of dementia were included. Warfarin indication was for AF (n=...
Source: JAHA:Journal of the American Heart Association - July 10, 2016 Category: Cardiology Authors: Bunch, T. J., May, H. T., Bair, T. L., Crandall, B. G., Cutler, M. J., Day, J. D., Jacobs, V., Mallender, C., Osborn, J. S., Stevens, S. M., Weiss, J. P., Woller, S. C. Tags: Arrhythmias, Electrophysiology, Atrial Fibrillation Original Research Source Type: research

Increased Cardiac Workload in the Upright Posture in Men: Noninvasive Hemodynamics in Men Versus Women Vascular Medicine
Conclusions The foremost difference in cardiovascular regulation between sexes was higher upright hemodynamic workload for the heart in men, a finding not explained by known cardiovascular risk factors or hormonal differences before menopause. Heart rate variability analyses indicated higher sympathovagal balance in men regardless of body position. The deviations in upright hemodynamics could play a role in the differences in cardiovascular risk between men and women. Clinical Trial Registration URL: http://www.clinicaltrials.gov. Unique identifier: NCT01742702.
Source: JAHA:Journal of the American Heart Association - June 20, 2016 Category: Cardiology Authors: Kangas, P., Tahvanainen, A., Tikkakoski, A., Koskela, J., Uitto, M., Viik, J., Kähönen, M., Kööbi, T., Mustonen, J., Pörsti, I. Tags: Autonomic Nervous System, Clinical Studies, Hemodynamics Vascular Medicine Source Type: research

Carotid Atherosclerosis and Cerebral Microbleeds: The Framingham Heart Study Epidemiology
Conclusions Cumulative vascular risk factor exposure may increase the risk of CMB, especially in deep regions. The apparent paradoxical association of carotid intima–media thickness progression with lower risk of CMB may reflect benefits of intensive vascular risk factor treatment among persons with higher cardiovascular risk and deserves further investigation. If replicated, the results may have potential implications for assessment of preventive and therapeutic interventions for subclinical cerebral hemorrhage.
Source: JAHA:Journal of the American Heart Association - March 17, 2016 Category: Cardiology Authors: Romero, J. R., Preis, S. R., Beiser, A., DeCarli, C., D'Agostino, R. B., Wolf, P. A., Vasan, R. S., Polak, J. F., Seshadri, S. Tags: Epidemiology, Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI), Ultrasound, Cerebrovascular Disease/Stroke, Atherosclerosis Source Type: research

Ischemic Stroke in Children and Young Adults With Congenital Heart Disease Congenital Heart Disease
Conclusions The risk of developing ischemic stroke was almost 11 times higher in young patients with CHD than in the general population, although absolute risk is low. Cardiovascular comorbidities were strongly associated with the development of ischemic stroke in young CHD patients.
Source: JAHA:Journal of the American Heart Association - February 23, 2016 Category: Cardiology Authors: Mandalenakis, Z., Rosengren, A., Lappas, G., Eriksson, P., Hansson, P.-O., Dellborg, M. Tags: Epidemiology, Congenital Heart Disease, Ischemic Stroke Source Type: research

Effect of Adherence to Oral Anticoagulants on Risk of Stroke and Major Bleeding Among Patients With Atrial Fibrillation Arrhythmia and Electrophysiology
Conclusions Adherence to anticoagulation is poor in practice and may be modestly improved with NOACs. Adherence to therapy appears to be most important in patients with CHA2DS2-VASc score ≥2, whereas the benefits of anticoagulation may not outweigh the harms in patients with CHA2DS2-VASc score 0 or 1.
Source: JAHA:Journal of the American Heart Association - February 23, 2016 Category: Cardiology Authors: Yao, X., Abraham, N. S., Alexander, G. C., Crown, W., Montori, V. M., Sangaralingham, L. R., Gersh, B. J., Shah, N. D., Noseworthy, P. A. Tags: Arrhythmias, Atrial Fibrillation, Secondary Prevention, Intracranial Hemorrhage, Ischemic Stroke Arrhythmia and Electrophysiology Source Type: research

Impact of an Emergency Department Observation Unit Management Algorithm for Atrial Fibrillation Arrhythmia and Electrophysiology
Conclusions Implementation of an emergency department observation unit AF algorithm was associated with significantly decreased hospital admissions without increasing the rates of return emergency department visits, hospitalization, or adverse events within 30 days.
Source: JAHA:Journal of the American Heart Association - February 8, 2016 Category: Cardiology Authors: Bellew, S. D., Bremer, M. L., Kopecky, S. L., Lohse, C. M., Munger, T. M., Robelia, P. M., Smars, P. A. Tags: Arrhythmias, Atrial Fibrillation, Cost-Effectiveness, Quality and Outcomes Arrhythmia and Electrophysiology Source Type: research

Cardiac Time Intervals Measured by Tissue Doppler Imaging M-mode: Association With Hypertension, Left Ventricular Geometry, and Future Ischemic Cardiovascular Diseases Imaging
Conclusion The cardiac time intervals identify impaired cardiac function in individuals with hypertension, not only independent of conventional risk factors but also in participants with a normal conventional echocardiographic examination. The IVRT/ET and MPI are independent predictors of future cardiovascular disease especially in participants with known hypertension.
Source: JAHA:Journal of the American Heart Association - January 19, 2016 Category: Cardiology Authors: Biering-Sorensen, T., Mogelvang, R., Schnohr, P., Jensen, J. S. Tags: Risk Factors, Hypertension, Echocardiography, Quality and Outcomes, Ischemic Stroke Imaging Source Type: research

Proteinuria Is an Independent Risk Factor for First Incident Stroke in Adults Under Treatment for Hypertension in China Kidney in Cardiovascular Disease
Conclusions In adults under treatment for hypertension in China, baseline proteinuria measured by dipstick or quantitative albumin–creatinine ratio, but not reduced eGFR, was found to be an independent risk factor for first incident stroke and ischemic stroke.
Source: JAHA:Journal of the American Heart Association - December 18, 2015 Category: Cardiology Authors: Zhang, C., Wang, X., He, M., Qin, X., Tang, G., Xu, X., Wang, Y., Huo, Y., Cai, Y., Fu, J., Zhao, G., Dong, Q., Xu, X., Wang, B., Hou, F. F. Tags: Kidney in Cardiovascular Disease Source Type: research

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