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November 25, 2024
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Top in cardiology: Emails improve flu vaccine uptake; out-of-hospital cardiac arrest rate

Top in cardiology: Emails improve flu vaccine uptake; out-of-hospital cardiac arrest rate

Vaccine update improved among adults in Denmark who received email messages that emphasized the cardiovascular benefits of the influenza vaccine, especially among patients with acute myocardial infarction history, researchers found.

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November 18, 2024
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Cardiovascular factors, including hypertension, associated with risk for severe stroke

Cardiovascular factors, including hypertension, associated with risk for severe stroke

Hypertension, atrial fibrillation and smoking were most strongly associated with an increased risk for severe compared with non-severe stroke, according to analysis from the INTERSTROKE study.

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November 18, 2024
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Rivaroxaban fails to prevent cognitive decline, stroke in younger adults with AF

Rivaroxaban fails to prevent cognitive decline, stroke in younger adults with AF

CHICAGO — In the BRAIN-AF trial, daily rivaroxaban did not reduce the incidence of cognitive decline, stroke or transient ischemic attack, compared with placebo, among younger patients with atrial fibrillation and low stroke risk.

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November 16, 2024
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Left atrial appendage closure safe, effective first-line option for AF ablation patients

Left atrial appendage closure safe, effective first-line option for AF ablation patients

CHICAGO — In the OPTION trial, left atrial appendage closure resulted in similar thromboembolic protection but superior bleeding outcomes compared with oral anticoagulation among patients who underwent ablation for atrial fibrillation.

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November 16, 2024
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Triple-digit heat exposure may increase odds of atrial fibrillation

Triple-digit heat exposure may increase odds of atrial fibrillation

CHICAGO — Rising outside temperature is associated with increased likelihood for experiencing an episode of atrial fibrillation as detected by implanted cardiac devices, according to new research.

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October 31, 2024
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AIMS65 ‘reliable predictor’ of death, rebleeding after factor Xa reversal for GI bleeding

AIMS65 ‘reliable predictor’ of death, rebleeding after factor Xa reversal for GI bleeding

PHILADELPHIA — The AIMS65 risk score may help predict which patients with direct oral anticoagulant-associated gastrointestinal bleeding are at heightened risk for rebleeding and death, according to late-breaking data.

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October 25, 2024
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FDA approves mapping, dual-energy catheter ablation system for persistent AF

FDA approves mapping, dual-energy catheter ablation system for persistent AF

Medtronic announced the FDA approval of its mapping and dual-energy catheter ablation system for the treatment of persistent atrial fibrillation and radiofrequency ablation of cavotricuspid isthmus-dependent atrial flutter.

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October 16, 2024
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Q&A: Importance of advanced EP training to deliver effective, durable AF ablation

Q&A: Importance of advanced EP training to deliver effective, durable AF ablation

Atrial fibrillation is a complex disease with ever-increasing treatment options, such as ablation, and advanced electrophysiology fellowship training is key to improving long-term outcomes, according to a new consensus statement.

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October 12, 2024
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Excessive alcohol intake may increase heart rate, atrial tachycardias in young adults

Excessive alcohol intake may increase heart rate, atrial tachycardias in young adults

Increased alcohol intake was associated with a significant increase in heart rate and an excess of atrial tachycardias in young adults with no history of cardiac arrhythmias, according to a study published in the European Heart Journal.

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October 02, 2024
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AHA announces late-breaking lineup to be presented at 2024 Scientific Sessions

AHA announces late-breaking lineup to be presented at 2024 Scientific Sessions

The American Heart Association Scientific Sessions will be held in-person only in Chicago from Nov. 16 to 18 and will feature eight late-breaking science sessions during the 3-day meeting.

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