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February 14, 2024
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Spinal cord injury appears to raise risk for heart disease

Spinal cord injury appears to raise risk for heart disease

People with spinal cord injury have elevated risk for heart attack, heart failure and atrial fibrillation compared with controls, researchers reported in the Journal of the American College of Cardiology.

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February 13, 2024
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Insertable cardiac monitor for atrial fibrillation detection likely cost-effective in US

Insertable cardiac monitor for atrial fibrillation detection likely cost-effective in US

Insertable cardiac monitoring for atrial fibrillation detection was found to be cost-effective, especially among high-risk patients, according to an economic analysis of the STROKE AF trial presented at the International Stroke Conference.

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February 07, 2024
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Hemodialysis before kidney transplant increases risk for AF vs. peritoneal dialysis

Hemodialysis before kidney transplant increases risk for AF vs. peritoneal dialysis

Patients who receive hemodialysis vs. peritoneal dialysis before kidney transplantation may be at higher risk for developing atrial fibrillation after the transplant, a study found.

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January 31, 2024
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FDA approves second pulsed field ablation system to treat atrial fibrillation

FDA approves second pulsed field ablation system to treat atrial fibrillation

The FDA approved a second pulsed field ablation system for the treatment of adults with drug-refractory, recurrent, symptomatic, paroxysmal atrial fibrillation.

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January 12, 2024
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Bruce L. Wilkoff, MD, remembered for ‘immeasurable’ contributions to electrophysiology

Bruce L. Wilkoff, MD, remembered for ‘immeasurable’ contributions to electrophysiology

Healio | Cardiology Today Editorial Board Member Bruce L. Wilkoff, MD, FACC, FHRS, FAHA, an electrophysiologist who performed groundbreaking research in lead extraction, has died, Cleveland Clinic and the Heart Rhythm Society announced.

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January 11, 2024
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Medical cannabis for chronic pain treatment linked to arrhythmia risk

Medical cannabis for chronic pain treatment linked to arrhythmia risk

Medical cannabis use for chronic pain may confer increased risk for de novo arrhythmia compared with nonuse or other treatments for chronic pain, researchers in Denmark reported.

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December 23, 2023
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Catheter ablation linked to fewer rehospitalizations in patients with AF plus HFpEF

Catheter ablation linked to fewer rehospitalizations in patients with AF plus HFpEF

Catheter ablation for atrial fibrillation was associated with lower incidence of hospitalization for worsening HF vs. drug therapy in patients with HF with preserved ejection fraction, researchers reported.

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December 18, 2023
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Top in cardiology: BP remains strongest CVD risk factor; study shows benefits of omega-3

Top in cardiology: BP remains strongest CVD risk factor; study shows benefits of omega-3

Global cardiovascular mortality increased through 2022, with BP remaining the largest contributor to CVD worldwide, according to an almanac-style report published in the Journal of the American College of Cardiology.

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December 17, 2023
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SK ion channel inhibitor shows ability to convert atrial fibrillation to sinus rhythm

SK ion channel inhibitor shows ability to convert atrial fibrillation to sinus rhythm

In a proof-of-concept phase 2 trial, a novel SK ion channel inhibitor successfully converted atrial fibrillation to sinus rhythm compared with placebo.

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December 15, 2023
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FDA approves first pulsed field AF ablation system

FDA approves first pulsed field AF ablation system

Medtronic announced the FDA approved its pulsed field ablation system for treatment of both paroxysmal and persistent atrial fibrillation via pulmonary vein isolation.

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