Arrhythmias & EP
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Uncertain generalizability limits AFib ablation in HFrEF
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Cardiac arrests peak with pollution in Japan
PHILADELPHIA –
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Evidence builds for AFib ablation’s efficacy in heart failure
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ATTEST: AFib ablation slows progression to persistence
PARIS – AFib ablation cut the rate of paroxysmal to persistent arrhythmia progression by 89%, compared with medical management in a randomized...
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Getting high heightens stroke, arrhythmia risks
Cannabis use or abuse among the young was associated with adverse cardiovascular consequences in two studies.
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Patients frequently drive too soon after ICD implantation
Many patients didn’t recall ever receiving instruction about when to drive again.
From the Journals
Native Americans appear to be at increased risk for AFib
Atrial fibrillation was significantly more common among Native Americans than in other racial and ethnic groups.
From the Journals
Regular drinking a greater AFib risk than binge drinking
Regular drinking may increase the risk of AFib more than binge drinking does.
From the Journals
AF risk is elevated after early-stage breast cancer diagnosis
The rate of AF was elevated in the first year post diagnosis and after 5 years post diagnosis, with greater elevation for women who received...
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Dual therapy best for AFib with ACS no matter the treatment strategy
SAN FRANCISCO – The study marks the only trial in the field that included patients with ACS managed medically.
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Rivaroxaban bests combo therapy in post-PCI AFib
PARIS – Though dosing questions remain, the Japanese AFIRE study affirms current U.S. and European practice.