Apixaban reduces stroke and systemic embolism in patients with subclinical atrial fibrillation and an implantable cardiac monitor
Apixaban reduces stroke risk in patients with certain heart conditions
This randomized controlled trial evaluated 4012 patients with subclinical atrial fibrillation, including a cohort of 209 with an implantable…
A new analysis shows that apixaban may significantly lower stroke risks for patients with subclinical atrial fibrillation and specific cardi…
ICE vs TEE for atrial fibrillation ablation: no significant safety differences, shorter fluoroscopy
ICE and TEE show similar safety for heart procedures
This meta-analysis of 4760 adults undergoing atrial fibrillation catheter ablation found no significant differences between intracardiac ech…
Doctors are comparing two imaging tools to see which is safer for patients undergoing surgery to treat an irregular heartbeat.
Magnesium sulfate did not significantly reduce postoperative atrial fibrillation incidence in cardiac surgery patients
Trial shows magnesium sulfate does not prevent heart rhythm issues
This randomized clinical trial of 265 adult patients undergoing coronary artery bypass grafting or valvular surgery found that magnesium sul…
A clinical trial found that giving patients magnesium during heart surgery did not reduce the risk of developing a common irregular heartbea…
ICM-guided congestion management shows no difference in arrhythmia occurrence rates for heart failure patients
Heart monitoring helps identify risks in heart failure patients
This randomized controlled trial of 711 ambulatory patients with symptomatic heart failure found no significant difference in arrhythmia occ…
New data shows that specific heart rhythm issues detected by implants can signal a higher risk of hospital stays and medical interventions.
Demographic and clinical factors associated with poststroke cognitive impairment in stroke patients
Key risk factors identified for cognitive issues after stroke
This meta-analysis examined various risk factors, including age, gender, education level, and comorbidities like hypertension and diabetes, …
New data identifies how age, gender, and underlying conditions like diabetes and high blood pressure impact brain health after a stroke.
Factor XI inhibitors reduce major bleeding but increase ischemic stroke risk in atrial fibrillation
Factor XI inhibitors show lower bleeding risk in atrial fibrillation patients
This meta-analysis of 16852 adults with atrial fibrillation found that Factor XI/XIa inhibitors significantly reduced ISTH major bleeding (O…
A new class of blood thinners may reduce major bleeding risks for people with atrial fibrillation, but they also show higher stroke rates.
Catheter ablation reduces serious adverse events and unplanned hospitalizations by 20% and 47% in atrial fibrillation
Catheter Ablation Shows Lower Risk for Atrial Fibrillation Patients
This meta-analysis of randomized trials evaluates catheter ablation versus antiarrhythmic drugs for atrial fibrillation management. The anal…
A meta-analysis of randomized trials suggests catheter ablation may lower risks of serious events and unplanned hospital stays for people wi…
Fragmented QRS is associated with a 2.11 risk ratio for post-ablation atrial tachyarrhythmia
Fragmented QRS Signals Linked to Higher Risk After Heart Surgery
This meta-analysis of six cohort studies evaluates the association between fragmented QRS (fQRS) and post-ablation outcomes in patients with…
A specific heart signal called fragmented QRS may help doctors identify patients at higher risk for recurring heart rhythm issues after surg…
Complete LVA ablation shows no arrhythmia-free survival benefit in persistent AF
Complete LVA Ablation Shows No Extra Benefit for AF
This post hoc subanalysis of an RCT compared complete low-voltage area (LVA) ablation versus no LVA ablation in 341 patients with persistent…
Adding complete low-voltage area ablation to standard AF treatment didn't improve outcomes in a new analysis.
Additional ablation after PVI improves AF freedom in non-diabetics but not in diabetics
Extra ablation may not help diabetes patients with atrial fibrillation
A subanalysis of an RCT in 493 patients undergoing catheter ablation for persistent AF found that adding linear and/or CFAE ablation to PVI …
For people with diabetes and atrial fibrillation, adding extra ablation beyond standard PVI may not lower recurrence risk.
Pulsed field ablation beats antiarrhythmic drugs as first-line persistent AF therapy
Pulsed field ablation shows higher success than drugs for heart rhythm
In a randomized trial of 207 patients with previously untreated persistent atrial fibrillation, pulsed field ablation (PFA) achieved 56% tre…
A new trial shows pulsed field ablation provides a much higher success rate than standard drugs for patients with persistent atrial fibrilla…
Chimney Commando modification lowers pacemaker rate to 6.3% in meta-analysis
Chimney Commando Modification Lowers Permanent Pacemaker Rates
This meta-analysis of 12 studies (797 patients) found a pooled permanent pacemaker rate of 22.3% after Commando or Hemi-Commando procedures.…
A modified surgical technique may significantly reduce the need for permanent pacemakers in patients undergoing certain heart procedures.