Arrhythmia Disorders News

Researchers reported a novel risk model for predicting stroke risk in patients with HF with preserved ejection fraction without atrial fibrillation demonstrated “good” discrimination in an analysis of two large, pooled cohorts.

Eko Health announced the FDA clearance and launch of its artificial intelligence-based next-generation digital stethoscope for detection of abnormal heart rhythms.

In adults with obesity and obstructive sleep apnea, bariatric surgery was associated with reduced risk for major adverse CV events compared with no surgery, researchers reported.

Interatrial block was associated with elevated risk for stroke and other poor outcomes in patients with no history of atrial fibrillation, according to a retrospective study.

An analysis of social media reactions after the televised collapse of Damar Hamlin suggests many people do not see an active role for themselves after witnessing a sudden cardiac arrest, prompting a call for public awareness campaigns.

ChatGPT and Bing AI provided mostly accurate responses to patients’ commonly asked questions about atrial fibrillation, but they appear not suitable to aid clinician-level decision-making, researchers reported.

Data show there are seasonal variations in the incidence of in-hospital cardiac arrest for both men and women across the U.S., with researchers noting a “consistent winter peak” that warrants further investigation.

Among patients who received an implantable cardioverter defibrillator, a diagnosis or clinically relevant symptoms consistent with anxiety, depression or PTSD were common, especially in the first year, researchers reported.

WASHINGTON — Patients who experienced a COPD exacerbation had a greater risk for acute cardiovascular events than patients who did not, according to a presentation at the American Thoracic Society International Conference.

PHILADELPHIA — Direct oral anticoagulants for stroke prevention in patients with atrial fibrillation are safe in most high-risk populations, a speaker said during the Heart in Diabetes CME Conference.