Arrhythmia Disorders News

A novel multielectrode radiofrequency balloon catheter achieved its safety and effectiveness performance goals in the STELLAR investigational device exemption study, researchers reported at the AF Symposium.

A novel mapping-integrated pulsed field ablation system for treatment of paroxysmal atrial fibrillation met safety and performance goals in the feasibility and pivotal phases of a trial, researchers reported at AF Symposium.

Electrographic flow-guided ablation was associated with improvement in freedom from atrial fibrillation at 1 year compared with standard pulmonary vein isolation in patients with nonparoxysmal AF requiring a redo ablation, data showed.

Long-term insertable cardiac monitoring for atrial fibrillation among patients with ischemic stroke of atherosclerotic origin improved AF detection 10-fold compared with standard of care, a speaker reported.

A deep learning model trained to quantify epicardial adipose tissue volume measured via routine coronary CT angiography scans can improve risk assessment for CV and non-CV outcomes, independent of other risk factors, researchers reported.

Directing patients with atrial fibrillation who presented to the ED to follow‐up at a dedicated AF center reduced overall costs, subsequent inpatient admissions and total length of hospital stay compared with usual care, data show.

An analysis of five ECG-capable smartwatches found comparable sensitivity and specificity for detection of atrial fibrillation between devices; however, tracings were labeled inconclusive in about one in four cases.

Abbott today announced the FDA approval and receipt of CE Mark for two of its sensor-enabled ablation catheters.

Feb. 3 is Wear Red Day. In support of women’s heart health, Healio and Cardiology Today have curated a list of recent updates in women’s heart health.

Healio and Cardiology Today have compiled a list of the most read cardiology news of January 2022.