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Cardiology
Meta-analysis
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…
NEJM
Jul 26, 2026
Cardiology
RCT
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…
Jun 25, 2026
Drug Pipeline
Cohort
Apixaban Plasma Levels Elevated in Medicare Patients Taking CYP3A4 and P-gp Inhibitors
Higher Drug Levels Mean More Bleeding Risk
This pilot cohort study evaluated 35 Medicare patients with atrial fibrillation receiving apixaban 5mg BID.
Taking common heart rhythm drugs with apixaban raises blood levels and increases the risk of serious bleeding that can lead to hospitalizati…
medRxiv
Apr 19, 2026
Cardiology
RCT
In CRT recipients with persistent AF, rhythm control improved LVEF compared to rate control strategies
Does fixing your heart rhythm actually improve pump function in this specific group?
This randomized trial evaluated rhythm versus rate control strategies in 43 CRT recipients with long-standing persistent AF and low biventri…
Fixing irregular heartbeats boosted heart muscle strength in patients with devices, but daily life and exercise ability improved similarly w…
Apr 9, 2026
Drug Pipeline
Meta-analysis
Systematic review finds evidence gap for amiodarone in chronic Chagas cardiomyopathy
Review finds major research gap on heart drug amiodarone for Chagas disease
A systematic review and bibliometric analysis of 52 articles identified a significant literature gap regarding amiodarone therapy for chroni…
A review of 52 studies found a significant lack of rigorous clinical research on using the heart drug amiodarone for Chagas cardiomyopathy.
Frontiers
Apr 6, 2026