Arrhythmias & EP
News
New ischemic strokes temper panel’s enthusiasm for Watchman
Commentary
Smartphone device detects atrial fibrillation
News
FDA finalizes medical device cybersecurity guidance
News
First appropriate use criteria for transthoracic echocardiography released for suspected pediatric heart disease
News
Beating heart could power batteryless pacemaker
Key clinical point: The heartbeat can be harvested to power a medical device such as a pacemaker. Major finding: A modified automatic wristwatch...
News
Short-course amiodarone post AF ablation cuts hospitalizations
Key clinical point: Eight weeks of amiodarone after catheter ablation of persistent AF is worth considering.
News
Generic statins topped costlier branded meds in adherence, clinical outcomes
Key clinical point: Patients adhere better to generic statin prescriptions than brand-name statins, likely because of lower out-of-pocket costs....
Guidelines
AHA/ACC: No to universal ECG screen in healthy young people
Key clinical point: Don’t use 12-lead ECG to screen healthy young people for cardiovascular abnormalities. Major finding: Insufficient information...
Conference Coverage
Wearable defibrillator impresses as bridge to ICD decision
Key clinical point: The temporary use of a commercially available wearable cardioverter defibrillator buys physicians time to decide whether or...
Conference Coverage
Pulmonary vein isolation alone may be best ablative procedure for persistent atrial fibrillation
Key clinical point: Pulmonary vein isolation alone may offer advantages over more elaborate procedures for persistent atrial fibrillation. Major...
Conference Coverage
High-dose statins don’t prevent postop AF
Key clinical point: Perioperative statin therapy in patients undergoing CABG failed to protect against new-onset postop atrial fibrillation. Major...