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August 25, 2023
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Colchicine not protective against AF, myocardial injury after noncardiac chest surgery

Colchicine not protective against AF, myocardial injury after noncardiac chest surgery

Colchicine did not reduce risk for perioperative atrial fibrillation or myocardial injury vs. placebo after noncardiac chest surgery, but a speaker noted a slight trend toward protection from a composite of both outcomes.

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August 25, 2023
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Treating atrial high-rate episodes with edoxaban not effective, may be harmful

Treating atrial high-rate episodes with edoxaban not effective, may be harmful

In patients with device-detected atrial high-rate episodes, treatment with edoxaban did not reduce ischemic events and increased risk for a composite of death and major bleeding compared with placebo, researchers reported.

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August 13, 2023
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Data show potential cardioprotective effects of birth control use

Data show potential cardioprotective effects of birth control use

A large analysis of UK Biobank data indicated no increased CV risk from birth control and even suggested a potential cardioprotective effect from oral contraceptive use, researchers reported.

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August 07, 2023
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FDA approves several radiofrequency AF ablation catheters for use without fluoroscopy

FDA approves several radiofrequency AF ablation catheters for use without fluoroscopy

Biosense Webster announced several of its products in its cardiac ablation portfolio have received FDA approval for use without fluoroscopy.

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August 02, 2023
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For shock-resistant AF, traditional measures ‘fail to capture’ ablation’s true benefit

For shock-resistant AF, traditional measures ‘fail to capture’ ablation’s true benefit

Implantable device data show patients with shock-resistant atrial fibrillation fare better than conventional analyses demonstrate, experiencing a marked reduction in atrial tachyarrhythmia burden despite modest arrhythmia-free survival.

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July 25, 2023
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Study: Rivaroxaban shows similar safety, effectiveness to warfarin for patients with CKD

Study: Rivaroxaban shows similar safety, effectiveness to warfarin for patients with CKD

Rivaroxaban showed similar or lower risk for death, ischemic stroke and transient ischemic attack, and similar risk for bleeding compared with warfarin in adults with atrial fibrillation, according to recently published data.

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July 19, 2023
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ASPC congress to highlight all aspects of CVD prevention

ASPC congress to highlight all aspects of CVD prevention

The American Society for Preventive Cardiology Congress on CVD Prevention will be held Friday through Sunday and will emphasize inclusiveness by focusing on the “care of one and all” at risk for CVD.

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July 17, 2023
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Levels of omega-3 fatty acids in diet not linked to elevated risk for atrial fibrillation

Levels of omega-3 fatty acids in diet not linked to elevated risk for atrial fibrillation

Levels of omega-3 fatty acids, primarily from diet, were not related to risk for incident atrial fibrillation, according to a meta-analysis published in the Journal of the American College of Cardiology.

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July 14, 2023
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Oral anticoagulant prescription rates poor after newly diagnosed atrial fibrillation

Oral anticoagulant prescription rates poor after newly diagnosed atrial fibrillation

Most patients with a new atrial fibrillation diagnosis and an elevated CHA2DS2-VASc score are not prescribed an oral anticoagulant with the first 6 months, contradictory to current guidelines for AF management, researchers reported.

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July 13, 2023
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Shortages affect availability of some drugs used in emergent cardiac care

Shortages affect availability of some drugs used in emergent cardiac care

Of the many drug shortages in the U.S. this year, several are used in cardiac emergencies, according to the American Society for Health-System Pharmacists.

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