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…
Combined EPA and DHA supplementation showed no broad benefit for major adverse cardiovascular events in patients with established disease
New research shows combined fish oil supplements did not lower heart attack risk for patients with existing heart disease
This meta-analysis evaluated combined eicosapentaenoic acid and docosahexaenoic acid supplementation in patients with established cardiovasc…
A large study of over 25,000 patients found that taking moderate doses of EPA and DHA together did not significantly reduce major heart even…
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…
Genetic testing utility is highest for syndromic supraventricular tachycardia where diagnosis alters prognosis and surveillance
Genetic testing clarifies some heart rhythm issues but is not routine for most cases
This narrative review and guideline addresses the genetic architecture of supraventricular tachycardia subtypes. The authors note that routi…
A review of genetic links to supraventricular tachycardia shows clear utility for syndromic cases, while routine testing remains limited for…
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.