Arrhythmia Disorders News

AstraZeneca announced that two post-approval randomized heart- and kidney-related outcome studies of its anti-hyperkalemia drug have been stopped due to slow enrollment and low event rates.

PHILADELPHIA — Etripamil, a nasal spray, reduced ventricular rate in patients with atrial fibrillation and rapid ventricular rate, researchers reported at the American Heart Association Scientific Sessions.

An updated guideline on the prevention and management of atrial fibrillation includes a new staging system to emphasize disease progression, along with updated recommendations for catheter ablation and left atrial appendage occlusion.

Healio | Cardiology Today compiled a list of the top news from the 2023 American Heart Association Scientific Sessions.

PHILADELPHIA — A novel adhesive-based wearable cardioverter defibrillator was associated with high rates of patient compliance and low rates of adverse events, researchers reported at the American Heart Association Scientific Sessions.

Medtronic announced the U.S. launch of its left atrial appendage exclusion system for use during cardiac surgery in patients with preoperative atrial fibrillation.

Atrial fibrillation is a common arrhythmia that increases risk for stroke, HF and dementia. Although AF risk increases with age, it can also occur in young people with normal hearts, sometimes called “lone AF.”

PHILADELPHIA — Among patients hospitalized with atrial fibrillation discharged on a direct oral anticoagulant, more than 10% received an off-label dose, researchers reported at the American Heart Association Scientific Sessions.

PHILADELPHIA — Two observational studies presented at the American Heart Association Scientific Sessions linked regular marijuana use to elevated risk for HF and elevated risk for major adverse cardiac and cerebrovascular events.

PHILADELPHIA — Researchers at the University of Washington have developed prototype piezoelectric devices to convert energy from a heartbeat into electricity that could recharge the battery of a leadless pacemaker.