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May 25, 2023
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Higher neuroticism level tied to incident AF, younger age at AF onset

Higher neuroticism level tied to incident AF, younger age at AF onset

People with a high level of neuroticism were more likely to develop atrial fibrillation, and to do so at a younger age, compared with people with lower levels, according to a study presented at Heart Rhythm 2023.

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May 24, 2023
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Short, long menstrual cycles may increase heart disease risk

Short, long menstrual cycles may increase heart disease risk

Women with long or short menstrual cycles are more likely to develop CVD or atrial fibrillation compared with women reporting regular menstrual cycles, but they are no more likely to experience HF or stroke, researchers reported.

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May 24, 2023
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Early anticoagulation unlikely to cause harm after stroke with atrial fibrillation

Early anticoagulation unlikely to cause harm after stroke with atrial fibrillation

In patients with acute stroke and atrial fibrillation, oral anticoagulation therapy may be administered within 48 hours after stroke when appropriate or indicated, researchers reported.

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May 21, 2023
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Pulsed field ablation improves atrial arrhythmia burden, quality of life in AF

Pulsed field ablation improves atrial arrhythmia burden, quality of life in AF

In patients with atrial fibrillation, pulsed field ablation was associated with reduced atrial arrhythmia burden and improved quality of life, according to new data from the PULSED AF trial.

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May 19, 2023
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LEAF: Weight loss before procedure confers better atrial fibrillation ablation outcomes

LEAF: Weight loss before procedure confers better atrial fibrillation ablation outcomes

Among patients with atrial fibrillation who chose to undergo catheter ablation, those who lost at least 3% of body weight before the procedure were more likely to be free from AF at 6 months, according to early results of the LEAF trial.

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May 19, 2023
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Stroke rate higher in East Asian vs. white adults, regardless of relationship to AF

Stroke rate higher in East Asian vs. white adults, regardless of relationship to AF

In a comparison of two cohorts, the rate of stroke was higher in East Asian adults than in white adults, though atrial fibrillation influenced the stroke rate equally in both groups, researchers reported at Heart Rhythm 2023.

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May 19, 2023
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FDA approves sensor-enabled atrial fibrillation ablation catheter

FDA approves sensor-enabled atrial fibrillation ablation catheter

Abbott announced the FDA approved its sensor-enabled ablation catheter for treatment of atrial fibrillation.

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May 18, 2023
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Assessing initial experiences in Japan and age-related clinical outcomes in patients with nonvalvular atrial fibrillation undergoing percutaneous left atrial appendage closure.

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May 18, 2023
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Improving safety, reducing length of stay for sotalol and dofetilide initiation in AF

Improving safety, reducing length of stay for sotalol and dofetilide initiation in AF

Atrial fibrillation is common, affecting approximately 5.2 million patients in 2010 in the United States, and this is projected to increase to 12.1 million in 2030.

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May 16, 2023
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AI update for insertable cardiac monitor nets FDA market clearance

AI update for insertable cardiac monitor nets FDA market clearance

Medtronic announced its artificial intelligence algorithm technology received market clearance from the FDA to apply the algorithms to its previous-generation insertable wireless cardiac monitor via cloud-based updates.

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