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…
Meta-analysis shows VOM ethanol infusion improves sinus rhythm maintenance in persistent AF ablation
Ethanol infusion improves rhythm control in persistent AF
This meta-analysis evaluated VOM ethanol infusion versus PVI with or without linear ablation in patients undergoing catheter ablation for pe…
Adding ethanol to standard ablation helps more people with persistent AF stay in sinus rhythm during the first year.
Rotational activity ablation added to PVI shows 91.5% sinus rhythm in persistent AF cohort
Stop AF by Targeting Hidden Heart Spins
A prospective multicenter cohort study of 76 patients with persistent AF found that adding rotational activity (RotAct) ablation to pulmonar…
Targeting hidden heart spins during ablation improved outcomes for atrial fibrillation patients, with 38% showing these spins before treatme…
Combined LAPVI improved sinus rhythm maintenance versus PVI alone in persistent AF patients
Combined Ablation Technique Improves Rhythm Control in Persistent Atrial Fibrillation Patients
This randomized controlled trial evaluated 228 patients with persistent atrial fibrillation comparing combined Left Atrial Posterior Wall Li…
Adding a specific linear ablation to standard heart surgery helps 75% of persistent atrial fibrillation patients maintain normal rhythm comp…
Indirect comparison suggests Sphere-9 PFA catheter may have higher efficacy than Farawave for persistent AF
Two pulsed field ablation systems compared indirectly for persistent atrial fibrillation
A matched-adjusted indirect comparison of two pulsed field ablation (PFA) systems for symptomatic persistent atrial fibrillation found the S…
Patients treated with the Sphere-9 pulsed field ablation system had a 77.4% success rate at 12 months, compared to 63.5% for the Farawave sy…
Research across Atrial Fibrillation
Related studies from across the Atrial Fibrillation family.
Higher Triglyceride-glucose index levels are associated with increased risk of Atrial Fibrillation
Higher Triglyceride-Glucose Index Linked to Increased Risk of Atrial Fibrillation
This meta-analysis of 25,376 individuals found significantly higher TyG index levels in patients with Atrial Fibrillation compared to those …
A high triglyceride-glucose index may serve as a potential marker for identifying people at risk for atrial fibrillation and related heart c…
Sarcopenia linked to 2.16-fold higher odds of atrial fibrillation in meta-analysis
Muscle loss linked to higher risk of irregular heartbeats
A meta-analysis of over 3 million patients found sarcopenia associated with significantly higher odds of atrial fibrillation (OR 2.16; 95% C…
A large study involving over 3 million people found that muscle loss, known as sarcopenia, is linked to a higher risk of developing atrial f…
Antazoline May Beat Propafenone and Amiodarone for AF Conversion
Antazoline shows better results for atrial fibrillation heart rhythms
A meta-analysis suggests antazoline is more effective than propafenone or amiodarone for converting atrial fibrillation to sinus rhythm, wit…
A new review suggests antazoline may be more effective than common medications at restoring normal heart rhythms for patients with atrial fi…
Catheter ablation reduces atrial fibrillation recurrence compared to anti-arrhythmic drugs in paroxysmal and persistent cases
Catheter Ablation Shows Lower Recurrence Rates for Atrial Fibrillation
This systematic review and meta-analysis of randomized controlled trials compares catheter ablation to anti-arrhythmic drugs (AAD) for manag…
A review of clinical trials suggests catheter ablation may lead to lower heart rhythm recurrence rates compared to anti-arrhythmic drugs.
Cardiac rehabilitation reduces atrial fibrillation recurrence (RR 0.77) and improves exercise capacity in patients
Cardiac Rehabilitation May Reduce Recurrence of Atrial Fibrillation
This meta-analysis of randomized controlled trials involving 1550 patients found that cardiac rehabilitation significantly reduced overall a…
A review of clinical trials suggests that cardiac rehabilitation can lower the risk of atrial fibrillation returning and improve exercise ca…
Pulsed field ablation reduces procedure time compared to very high-power short-duration ablation in atrial fibrillation
Pulsed field ablation speeds up heart surgery for atrial fibrillation
This meta-analysis of 11 observational studies evaluated pulsed field ablation (PFA) against very high-power short-duration ablation (vHPSD)…
A newer technique called pulsed field ablation can significantly shorten procedure times for patients undergoing heart surgery to treat irre…
Rhythm control for postcardiac surgery atrial fibrillation shows higher conversion rates but increased risks
Rhythm Control Shows Higher Risks for Post-Surgery Heart Patients
Researchers evaluated the clinical impact of rhythm control versus rate control in patients with atrial fibrillation following cardiac surge…
Aggressive heart rhythm treatments may increase the risk of side effects like low blood pressure in patients following heart surgery.
Inadequate sleep duration is associated with higher risk of atrial flutter recurrence after ablation
Short or long sleep may increase risk of heart rhythm issues
This multicentre randomized controlled trial of 720 patients undergoing catheter ablation for atrial fibrillation found no significant assoc…
Patients with atrial fibrillation who get less than 6 hours or more than 8 hours of sleep face a higher risk of specific heart rhythm recurr…
Left atrial appendage electrical isolation combined with pulmonary vein isolation reduces recurrent atrial arrhythmia
Adding Electrical Isolation Reduces Recurrent Arrhythmia in Atrial Fibrillation
This meta-analysis evaluated the addition of left atrial appendage electrical isolation to standard pulmonary vein isolation for patients wi…
A new analysis shows that adding electrical isolation to standard procedures can significantly lower the risk of recurring heart rhythm issu…
Patients with cardiovascular diseases show measurable prevalence of active cancer across multiple conditions
Heart disease patients show measurable risk of developing various cancers
This systematic review and meta-analysis analyzed 4,759,695 patients to determine the prevalence of active cancer in individuals with variou…
New data shows that people with heart conditions like stroke or heart failure have a measurable rate of active cancer cases.
Macrophage migration inhibitory factor serves as a potential biomarker and therapeutic target for atrial fibrillation
Protein levels may predict heart failure and stroke risks
This systematic review synthesizes evidence regarding macrophage migration inhibitory factor (MIF) in the context of atrial fibrillation and…
A specific protein called MIF is linked to heart damage and can help doctors predict serious complications like stroke or heart failure.
Electrical cardioversion and catheter ablation are safe and effective for arrhythmias in pregnant women
Catheter Ablation and Cardioversion Show Success for Pregnant Women
This narrative review synthesizes evidence regarding electrical cardioversion and catheter ablation for managing arrhythmias during pregnanc…
New data shows that both electrical cardioversion and catheter ablation are effective ways to treat heart rhythm issues in pregnant patients…
Questions about Persistent Atrial Fibrillation
Can ethanol infusion during ablation improve rhythm maintenance for patients with persistent atrial fibrillation?
Yes, adding ethanol infusion in the vein of Marshall during ablation improves sinus rhythm maintenance in persistent AF patients, with a 17% absolute benefit at 1 year.
Full answer →What is the success rate for sinus rhythm when adding rotational activity ablation for persistent AF?
Adding rotational activity ablation to standard procedures increases the rate of sinus rhythm maintenance to 91.5% in persistent AF patients, compared to lower rates with standard ablation alone.
Full answer →Does VOM ethanol infusion help keep a normal heart rhythm in persistent atrial fibrillation?
Adding VOM ethanol infusion to standard catheter ablation improves the chance of keeping a normal heart rhythm in persistent atrial fibrillation.
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