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December 13, 2023
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Preexisting atrial fibrillation may be associated with increased complications after TJA

Preexisting atrial fibrillation may be associated with increased complications after TJA

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.

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December 11, 2023
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Cancer drug class associated with high risk for cardiovascular adverse events

Cancer drug class associated with high risk for cardiovascular adverse events

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.

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December 08, 2023
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Q&A: Failure of OCEANIC-AF trial may not dampen future of factor XI/XIa inhibitors

Q&A: Failure of OCEANIC-AF trial may not dampen future of factor XI/XIa inhibitors

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.

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December 07, 2023
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Liraglutide plus risk factor modification improves freedom from AF after ablation: LEAF

Liraglutide plus risk factor modification improves freedom from AF after ablation: LEAF

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.

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December 04, 2023
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Top in cardiology: New atrial fibrillation guideline; exercise and cardiovascular risk

Top in cardiology: New atrial fibrillation guideline; exercise and cardiovascular risk

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

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December 04, 2023
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Less stroke severity, mortality after LAA closure vs. DOAC prophylaxis

Less stroke severity, mortality after LAA closure vs. DOAC prophylaxis

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.

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December 02, 2023
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VIDEO: Michael C. Honigberg, MD, MPP, discusses bone marrow abnormality linked to CVD

VIDEO: Michael C. Honigberg, MD, MPP, discusses bone marrow abnormality linked to CVD

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.

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December 01, 2023
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Top news of November: Semaglutide CV outcomes, treating statin intolerance and more

Top news of November: Semaglutide CV outcomes, treating statin intolerance and more

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

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December 01, 2023
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Etripamil reduces ventricular rate in patients with AF

Etripamil reduces ventricular rate in patients with AF

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.

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November 30, 2023
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New atrial fibrillation guideline highlights early rhythm control, prevention strategies

New atrial fibrillation guideline highlights early rhythm control, prevention strategies

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.

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