Atrial Fibrillation

Patients with preexisting atrial fibrillation are at increased risk for complications after total hip and knee arthroplasty and may require preoperative optimization and enhanced perioperative management, according to published results.

SAN DIEGO — Individuals treated with first-generation Bruton tyrosine kinase inhibitors with preexisting cardiovascular disease had significantly higher odds of developing cardiovascular adverse events, study results showed.

Direct oral anticoagulants have become the standard of care for stroke prevention in patients with atrial fibrillation, among other indications, but factor XI/XIa inhibitors may have the potential to usurp them due to safety profiles.

PHILADELPHIA — Adults with obesity and atrial fibrillation treated with liraglutide plus risk factor modification had improved outcomes after catheter ablation compared with those prescribed risk factor modification alone.

The American College of Cardiology and the American Heart Association have updated their atrial fibrillation guideline to highlight early rhythm control and prevention strategies.

In adults with atrial fibrillation who developed ischemic stroke, those treated with left atrial appendage closure had better outcomes than those receiving direct oral anticoagulant prophylaxis, data from a registry analysis show.

PHILADELPHIA — In this Healio video exclusive, Michael C. Honigberg, MD, MPP, discusses the latest research on clonal hematopoiesis of indeterminate potential in blood cells, an emerging risk factor for CVD.

Healio and Cardiology Today have compiled a list of the most-read news in cardiology of November 2023.

PHILADELPHIA — Etripamil, a nasal spray, reduced ventricular rate in patients with atrial fibrillation and rapid ventricular rate, researchers reported at the American Heart Association Scientific Sessions.

An updated guideline on the prevention and management of atrial fibrillation includes a new staging system to emphasize disease progression, along with updated recommendations for catheter ablation and left atrial appendage occlusion.