Arrhythmias & EP
Conference Coverage
Infective endocarditis isn’t what it used to be
Conference Coverage
Not all AF maze operations are aMAZE-ing
SNOWMASS, COLO. – “The classic Cox maze III ... is the best procedure for getting rid of atrial fibrillation and is in my view the gold standard...
From the Journals
ICYMI: Andexanet alfa reduces anti–factor Xa activity from apixaban, rivaroxaban
Reductions were similar for those receiving apixaban and rivaroxaban.
Conference Coverage
What cardiologists need to know about ARVC
SNOWMASS, COLO. –
Cardiocast
‘Simple’ way to cut PAD risk, misguided ED visits for atrial fib, and more
Listen in to the latest Cardiocast for the week’s top news.
Conference Coverage
New cryoablating catheter shows promising AF efficacy, safety
BOSTON – The first clinical experience with an ultra-low-temperature cryoablating catheter showed good performance in patients with atrial...
Conference Coverage
Immunotherapy’s cardiac effects require early monitoring, management
Immune checkpoint inhibitors and chimeric antigen receptor T cells can be highly effective against cancer, but can also harm the heart and...
Conference Coverage
Medical advice prompts unneeded emergency visits by AF patients
BOSTON – Unnecessary ED visits by asymptomatic atrial fibrillation patients are often linked with prior medical advice received.
Conference Coverage
Atrial mapping device drives more thorough AF ablations
BOSTON – A U.S.-approved atrial mapping catheter that images anatomy plus electrical abnormalities led to more thorough AF ablations.
News
Stryker issues voluntary field action for Lifepak 15 defibrillators
The field action includes 13,003 devices.
Audio
Atrial fib guidelines updated, SPRINT MIND published, and more
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