New heart clinical trial to shine light on early atrial fibrillation ...
WEBOct 26, 2021 · CHANGE AFib, a new pragmatic clinical trial, will determine whether early treatment with the antiarrhythmic drug dronedarone improves cardiovascular and long-term outcomes in patients presenting to the hospital with first-detected AFib.
Mayo Clinic offers new innovative therapy to treat atrial fibrillation
WEBJul 30, 2024 · The irregular and often very rapid heart rhythm of AFib can lead to blood clots in the heart, increasing a patient's risk of stroke. Clinicians can use medication and therapies to help reset the heart rhythm, but some …
Cardiac Rhythm News | Independent Source of News for Cardiac Rhythm …
WEBCardiac Rhythm News’ top stories of 2023. 14th December 2023. Which stories captured the attention of the electrophysiology community across 2023? Read our summary of the trending stories from across the Cardiac Rhythm News... Videos. New data hint at “hard to beat” efficacy and safety for rotational TLE. 6th September 2022.
Deaths related to irregular heart rhythm may be rising, especially ...
WEBJul 29, 2021 · Deaths related to atrial fibrillation appear to be on the rise, especially among younger adults, a new study suggests. Atrial fibrillation – often called AFib – is an irregular heartbeat that sometimes leads to blood clots, stroke, heart failure and other cardiovascular complications.
Heart Rhythm 2024 Features Recent Developments and Future …
WEBBOSTON, MA, MAY 18, 2024 – Today, the Heart Rhythm Society (HRS) announced the findings of three new studies demonstrating the safety and efficacy of pulsed field ablation (PFA), a non-thermal ablation treatment for patients with atrial fibrillation (AF).
Late-Breaking Research Provides ‘Shocking’ Insights Into AFib ...
WEBNov 8, 2023 · New late-breaking science from AHA 2023 sheds light on new treatments for patients with atrial fibrillation (AFib). In ARTESIA, the results of which were also published in the New England Journal of Medicine, patients with subclinical AFib who were treated with apixaban (5 mg/twice daily) were 37% less likely to have a stroke or systemic ...
Heart Rhythm 2024 Spotlights New Developments in Cardiac …
WEBMay 19, 2024 · The emergence of complex stimulation systems and technical improvements in pacemakers, subcutaneous implantable cardioverter defibrillators (S-ICDs), and cardiac resynchronization therapy have led to accelerated innovations within the …
Novel algorithm on wearable devices can detect irregular heartbeat…
WEBNov 14, 2021 · Analysis of heartbeat data for nearly half a million wearable-device users found that the algorithm was able to accurately detect irregular heart rhythms, indicating possible atrial fibrillation. This feature may help identify individuals with undiagnosed atrial fibrillation and aid in early intervention and improved outcomes.
Arrhythmias - Latest research and news - Nature
WEB6 days ago · Arrhythmias are conditions in which electrical impulses are abnormally conducted through the heart, resulting in an altered heart beat muscle contraction rhythm. These alterations to heart beat...
Heart arrhythmia - Symptoms and causes - Mayo Clinic
WEBOct 13, 2023 · A heart arrhythmia (uh-RITH-me-uh) is an irregular heartbeat. A heart arrhythmia occurs when the electrical signals that tell the heart to beat don't work properly. The heart may beat too fast or too slow.