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October 24, 2023
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Pre-transplant, atrial fibrillation more likely in patients on hemodialysis

Pre-transplant, atrial fibrillation more likely in patients on hemodialysis

Patients who receive hemodialysis prior to their first kidney transplant may be more likely to develop atrial fibrillation compared with patients who have peritoneal dialysis, according to recent data.

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October 18, 2023
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AI model accurately predicts atrial fibrillation within 1 month of sinus rhythm

AI model accurately predicts atrial fibrillation within 1 month of sinus rhythm

With nearly 90% accuracy, an artificial intelligence-based model consistently predicted atrial fibrillation within 31 days among patients with sinus rhythm, according to findings published in JAMA Cardiology.

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October 13, 2023
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FDA clears next-generation AI-powered ECG monitoring device

FDA clears next-generation AI-powered ECG monitoring device

InfoBionic announced it received FDA 510(k) clearance for its next-generation remote ECG monitoring device with a Bluetooth diagnostic six-lead sensor for patients who require cardiac monitoring.

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October 09, 2023
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Top in cardiology: Poor sleep linked to high BP; extra 3,000 steps per day could lower BP

Top in cardiology: Poor sleep linked to high BP; extra 3,000 steps per day could lower BP

People who have difficulty sleeping or sleep less than 6 hours per day have a higher likelihood of developing hypertension, according to a study analyzing data from more than 66,000 participants.

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October 04, 2023
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Solving the left side of the ablation equation

Solving the left side of the ablation equation

For millions of patients who live with atrial fibrillation, early detection and treatment are essential because research shows that early, intensive management of AF reduces stroke, hospitalization and heart failure.

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October 03, 2023
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33% of patients with first AF event during noncardiac hospitalization had recurrent events

33% of patients with first AF event during noncardiac hospitalization had recurrent events

Patients hospitalized for a noncardiac reason with a first-time atrial fibrillation event in-hospital were more likely to have a recurrent event in the 12 months after discharge vs. matched controls with no prior AF, researchers reported.

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October 02, 2023
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FDA clears next-generation insertable device for long-term arrhythmia monitoring

FDA clears next-generation insertable device for long-term arrhythmia monitoring

Boston Scientific announced the FDA clearance and launch of its next-generation insertable cardiac monitor for long-term monitoring of arrhythmias associated with atrial fibrillation, cryptogenic stroke and syncope.

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October 02, 2023
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Top news of September: Five risk factors tied to majority of CVD, yoga impact in HF, more

Top news of September: Five risk factors tied to majority of CVD, yoga impact in HF, more

Healio and Cardiology Today have compiled a list of the top news in cardiology of September 2023.

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September 29, 2023
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Study finds vitamin D deficiency associated with increased risk for atrial fibrillation

Study finds vitamin D deficiency associated with increased risk for atrial fibrillation

Vitamin D deficiency was associated with a marginally increased risk for atrial fibrillation, and increases in serum vitamin D were linked to a decreased risk, according to the results of a meta-analysis.

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September 29, 2023
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Atrial scarring seen on cardiac MRI may predict irregular heartbeat in healthy adults

Atrial scarring seen on cardiac MRI may predict irregular heartbeat in healthy adults

Data suggest that left atrial scarring observed with 2D long-axis MRI is associated with adverse atrial remodeling and incident clinically detected atrial fibrillation, researchers reported.

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