SGLT2 inhibitors provide robust prognostic benefits in heart failure with inconsistent results in post-myocardial infarction settings
SGLT2 inhibitors show promise for heart failure and diabetes
This narrative review examines the cardiovascular and metabolic effects of SGLT2 inhibitors, specifically empagliflozin and dapagliflozin. T…
New evidence shows how SGLT2 inhibitors may protect the heart and manage risks for patients with type 2 diabetes and heart failure.
Incidental arrhythmia findings on ambulatory ECG vary widely in adults without prior atrial fibrillation
Hidden heart rhythm problems found in up to 96% of adults
This systematic review and meta-analysis of 136,344 community-based adults without prior atrial fibrillation found that the prevalence of in…
A review of 136,344 adults found hidden heart rhythm issues in up to 96% of people without known atrial fibrillation.
Renal denervation combined with pulmonary vein isolation increases freedom from atrial fibrillation risk in resistant hypertension patients
Renal denervation may help resistant hypertension patients with heart issues
This systematic review and meta-analysis evaluated renal denervation in patients with resistant hypertension. The pooled analysis included 8…
A meta-analysis suggests renal denervation improves heart and sleep markers in patients with resistant hypertension, though larger trials ar…
Hypertension history associates with 2.22-fold higher cognitive impairment risk in AF patients
High blood pressure history doubles dementia risk in atrial fibrillation patients
This systematic review and meta-analysis of observational studies found that a history of hypertension is associated with an increased risk …
A history of high blood pressure is linked to a much higher risk of cognitive impairment in people with atrial fibrillation, according to a …
Left atrial appendage occlusion and NOACs reduce mortality compared with warfarin in atrial fibrillation
LAAO, low-dose NOACs beat warfarin for atrial fibrillation survival
A network meta-analysis compared left atrial appendage occlusion (LAAO), low-dose NOACs, standard-dose NOACs, and warfarin in non-valvular a…
For people with atrial fibrillation, warfarin may be the worst option for survival. New analysis finds LAAO and NOACs outperform it.
Pulsed-field ablation shows no significant AKI difference versus radiofrequency ablation in AF
Pulsed-field ablation shows similar kidney risk as radiofrequency ablation
This systematic review and meta-analysis of 3,843 patients found no significant difference in acute kidney injury (AKI) between pulsed-field…
A large review found no major difference in kidney injury risk between two heart rhythm treatments, though one method showed slightly higher…
Discontinuing oral anticoagulation after AF ablation reduces bleeding without increasing thromboembolic risk
Stopping blood thinners after heart rhythm repair cuts bleeding risk without raising stroke danger
This systematic review and meta-analysis evaluated patients who stopped versus continued oral anticoagulation following atrial fibrillation …
A massive analysis shows stopping blood thinners after heart rhythm repair cuts bleeding risk without raising stroke danger for many patient…
Narrative review on atrial fibrillation and depression highlights bidirectional links and integrated care needs
Depression and heart rhythm problems may worsen each other
This narrative review synthesizes evidence on the bidirectional relationship between atrial fibrillation and depression. It suggests depress…
A new review suggests depression and atrial fibrillation can fuel each other, making it vital to screen for both conditions together.
LAAC shows noninferior efficacy and reduced bleeding versus NOACs in non-valvular AF
New data shows left atrial appendage closure offers bleeding safety for some adults with atrial fibrillation
This meta-analysis of RCTs in adults with non-valvular AF found percutaneous left atrial appendage closure (LAAC) achieved noninferiority fo…
A large review of trials found that closing the heart appendage reduced bleeding compared to blood thinners. However, stroke risk trends wer…
Edoxaban trough concentration and PT predict major bleeding in very old AF patients
Blood thinner levels linked to bleeding in very old patients
This post hoc analysis of the ELDERCARE-AF RCT included 427 very old Japanese patients with atrial fibrillation and high bleeding risk. High…
Higher edoxaban levels in the blood may increase bleeding risk in patients 80 and older with atrial fibrillation.
Review links metabolic syndrome to 1.5 to 2 times higher atrial fibrillation risk
Metabolic syndrome raises atrial fibrillation risk by 1.5 to 2 times
This narrative review examines the association between metabolic syndrome and atrial fibrillation. The authors synthesize evidence suggestin…
Metabolic syndrome increases the risk of developing atrial fibrillation by 1.5 to 2 times, a finding that could help doctors target preventi…
Editorial argues emergency physicians are key to AF heart teams
Emergency doctors key to atrial fibrillation care, editorial says
This editorial argues that emergency physicians are indispensable members of atrial fibrillation heart teams. They enhance integration of ac…
An editorial argues emergency physicians should be core members of AF heart teams to improve care coordination and outcomes.
Research across Cardiac arrhythmias
Related studies from across the Cardiac arrhythmias family.
Family history, prior arrhythmia, and anterior infarct location independently raise risk of ventricular fibrillation in STEMI patients
Family history and heart attack location raise risk of dangerous heart rhythms in young patients
This meta-analysis of 1807 cases and 2923 controls confirms that family history of sudden death, previous atrial fibrillation, and anterior …
A large study found that family history of sudden death, past atrial fibrillation, and front heart attacks increase the chance of dangerous …
Memantine reduced PAC burden and new-onset AF in a Phase 2 randomized trial of 241 adults
Common Heart Flutters May Be Linked to Brain Drug
In this Phase 2 randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled trial of 241 symptomatic adults with frequent PACs (≥1000/24 h), memantine show…
A new study shows a brain medication may calm frequent heart flutters and lower the risk of more serious heart rhythm problems.
Bipolar linear PFA shows similar safety to RFA for CTI ablation in persistent atrial fibrillation
PFA Ablation Matches Old Method With Less Time
This substudy RCT compared bipolar linear pulsed field ablation (PFA) with irrigated radiofrequency ablation (RFA) in 141 patients with pers…
Doctors can treat a specific heart rhythm problem faster with new technology without making it less safe.
Questions about Atrial Fibrillation
Does adding superior vena cava isolation reduce atrial fibrillation recurrence but increase minor complications during ablation?
Yes, adding superior vena cava isolation to standard ablation reduces atrial fibrillation recurrence but increases minor complications like phrenic nerve injury.
Full answer →Can taking SGLT2 inhibitors help reduce the chance of atrial arrhythmia coming back after catheter ablation?
Yes, SGLT2 inhibitors may reduce the chance of atrial arrhythmia returning after catheter ablation, especially in patients with heart failure.
Full answer →All Atrial Fibrillation Articles
- SGLT2 inhibitors provide robust prognostic benefits in heart failure with inconsistent results in post-myocardial infarction settings
- Incidental arrhythmia findings on ambulatory ECG vary widely in adults without prior atrial fibrillation
- Hypertension history associates with 2.22-fold higher cognitive impairment risk in AF patients
- Renal denervation combined with pulmonary vein isolation increases freedom from atrial fibrillation risk in resistant hypertension patients
- Left atrial appendage occlusion and NOACs reduce mortality compared with warfarin in atrial fibrillation
- Pulsed-field ablation shows no significant AKI difference versus radiofrequency ablation in AF
- Discontinuing oral anticoagulation after AF ablation reduces bleeding without increasing thromboembolic risk
- Narrative review on atrial fibrillation and depression highlights bidirectional links and integrated care needs
- LAAC shows noninferior efficacy and reduced bleeding versus NOACs in non-valvular AF
- Edoxaban trough concentration and PT predict major bleeding in very old AF patients
- Review links metabolic syndrome to 1.5 to 2 times higher atrial fibrillation risk
- Editorial argues emergency physicians are key to AF heart teams
- Routine prophylactic left atrial appendage closure did not significantly reduce the incidence of the primary composite endpoint
- Network meta-analysis compares DOACs and VKAs for intracranial hemorrhage risk
- OAC monotherapy offers optimal balance for secondary prevention in atrial fibrillation and stroke patients compared to combination strategies
- Meta-analysis finds lower bleeding risk with apixaban and rivaroxaban vs VKAs in dialysis patients with AF
- LAAC and DOACs match warfarin for stroke prevention in AF patients
- Guideline defines seven core outcomes for traditional Chinese medicine trials in atrial fibrillation
- Family history, prior arrhythmia, and anterior infarct location independently raise risk of ventricular fibrillation in STEMI patients
- Sex differences in outcomes after stroke in NVAF with ASCVD: a post hoc analysis
- Sacubitril/Valsartan plus RFCA improves rhythm control in hypertensive NPAF patients
- Meta-analysis and cohort study suggest association between SGLT2 inhibitors and reduced arrhythmia recurrence
- Nurse-led lifestyle interventions improve quality of life and reduce AF recurrence after ablation
- Cryoballoon ablation reduces PV automaticity retention compared to radiofrequency ablation in PAF
- Nurse-led care coordination fails to improve medication adherence in high-need patients
- Systematic review and meta-analysis shows adjunctive SVCI reduces AF recurrence but increases minor complications in AF ablation
- Meta-analysis shows VOM ethanol infusion improves sinus rhythm maintenance in persistent AF ablation
- Meta-analysis finds no stroke benefit but possible bleeding risk with continued OAC after AF ablation
- ICE-guided trans-septal puncture reduces fluoroscopy time and radiation dose in AF ablation or LAAO procedures
- Machine learning models predict stroke risk in low-risk non-valvular atrial fibrillation patients using cardiac biomarkers
- Radiofrequency ablation for long-standing persistent AF shows intraprocedural conversion patterns linked to 1-year outcomes
- Thyroid dysfunction and atrial fibrillation risk in hypertrophic obstructive cardiomyopathy patients
- Intraprocedural atrial tachycardia incidence and 12-month outcomes after RFCA for paroxysmal AF
- Meta-analysis suggests idarucizumab-enabled thrombolysis is feasible for dabigatran-treated stroke patients after AF ablation
- Shorter fibrin clot lysis time linked to higher bleeding risk in atrial fibrillation patients on anticoagulants
- Narrative review covers cardiovascular conditions and cognitive decline without reported trial data
- Observational Cohort Study Links Dynamic Cardiac Shape to Cardiometabolic Disease Risk in UK Biobank
- Systematic review and meta-analysis on left atrial strain parameters predicting AF recurrence
- Apixaban Plasma Levels Elevated in Medicare Patients Taking CYP3A4 and P-gp Inhibitors
- Caffeinated coffee associated with AF recurrence reduction in RCT with Bayesian robustness checks
- Narrative review examines left atrial appendage closure for stroke prevention in atrial fibrillation
- Screening with ECG-AI and CH-AI models identifies high-risk atrial fibrillation in older primary care patients
- Review of citizen science value in Dutch atrial fibrillation health community
- Radiofrequency catheter ablation associated with 33.8% ERAF incidence within 90-day blanking period in drug-refractory non-valvular AF
- Bipolar linear PFA shows similar safety to RFA for CTI ablation in persistent atrial fibrillation
- Withdrawn laboratory study identifies gene expression changes in valvular heart disease-associated atrial fibrillation
- Cross-Sectional Study Shows Rising PPI Use in Chinese ACS and AF Patients at Discharge
- Smartwatch monitoring increased new-onset AF detection in elderly patients compared to standard care
- Pulsed field ablation shows favorable results for freedom from AF compared to other catheter ablation technologies in patients with atrial fibrillation
- Right bundle branch block predicts recurrence after atrial fibrillation ablation in retrospective cohort
- Biplane 3D-CT transseptal puncture shows feasibility and safety in 100 atrial fibrillation ablation patients
- Rotational activity ablation added to PVI shows 91.5% sinus rhythm in persistent AF cohort
- Edoxaban monotherapy reduces adverse events compared to dual therapy in patients with atrial fibrillation and coronary artery disease
- HFpEF probability scores rule out disease but show limitations in AF and obesity phenotypes
- In CRT recipients with persistent AF, rhythm control improved LVEF compared to rate control strategies
- Combined LAPVI improved sinus rhythm maintenance versus PVI alone in persistent AF patients
- Elevated soluble ST2 predicts atrial fibrillation development and recurrence after catheter ablation in 14,582 participants
- Catheter ablation reduces cardiovascular risk in atrial fibrillation with normal left atrial diameter but not in enlarged atria
- Post-hoc analysis links lower systolic BP to higher cardiovascular risk in AF and stable CAD
- Indirect comparison suggests Sphere-9 PFA catheter may have higher efficacy than Farawave for persistent AF
- DOACs show varied efficacy and safety profiles versus VKAs in atrial fibrillation patients with fall risk
- Left atrial appendage closure fails noninferiority test versus medical therapy in high-risk AF patients
- HIIT improves exercise capacity in cardiovascular rehabilitation for CAD, HF, and atrial fibrillation
- Factor XIa inhibitors show higher stroke risk but lower bleeding risk versus DOACs in atrial fibrillation
- Deep learning model predicts left atrial imaging from ECG, improves AF and HF risk stratification
- Higher prognostic nutritional index associated with lower MACE and mortality in AF and HFpEF patients
- Pulsed field ablation shows similar efficacy to radiofrequency ablation for paroxysmal AF
- Meta-analysis finds sarcopenia associated with 44% higher atrial fibrillation risk in observational data
- Catheter ablation for atrial fibrillation in cancer patients shows non-significant bleeding trend
- Machine learning shows moderate accuracy for predicting AF recurrence after catheter ablation in meta-analysis
- FDA Approves Xarelto (rivaroxaban) for multiple indications including stroke prevention in nonvalvular atrial fibrillation and treatment of VTE
- Surgical ablation reduces POAF but increases pacemaker risk in non-mitral valve surgery
- CEA2 scale predicts anterior circulation LVO stroke in Chinese community hospitals
- Inflammation Linked to Recurrence After AF-Related Stroke: Meta-Analysis