June 4, 2023

Primary results of the FROZEN-AF IDE trial with the POLARx cryoablation system – Boston Scientific

– Primary results of the FROZEN-AF IDE trial with the POLARx Cryoablation System :Results from the global, prospective, non-randomized, single-arm FROZEN-AF IDE study of the POLARx Cryoablation System met the safety and effectiveness endpoints of the trial. The study, which examined use of the device for the treatment of patients with paroxysmal, or intermittent atrial fibrillation (AF), included an extension […]

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May 17, 2023

Statins associated with lower risk of stroke in patients with atrial fibrillation

Statin therapy appears to reduce the risk of stroke or transient ischemic attack in patients with atrial fibrillation, and longer use gives more protection. The findings were presented on April 16, 2023 at EHRA 2023, the annual congress of the European Heart Rhythm Association (EHRA), a branch of the European Society of Cardiology (ESC). “Our study indicates that taking statins […]

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November 5, 2022

Apixaban shows more efficacy and safety than rivaroxaban in patients with atrial fibrillation and valvular heart disease

Among patients diagnosed with atrial fibrillation (AF) and valvular heart disease (VHD), those treated with apixaban have achieved a lower rate of ischemic stroke or systemic embolism and a lower rate of intracranial or gastrointestinal bleeding than those treated with rivaroxaban. Researchers from a large retrospective study reported these findings on Oct 18, 2022 in the Annals of Internal Medicine. […]

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October 18, 2022

Anticoagulants for atrial fibrillation with valvular heart disease differ in safety

A large retrospective study of patients diagnosed with atrial fibrillation (AF) and valvular heart disease (VHD) showed that apixaban treatment was associated with a lower rate of ischemic stroke or systemic embolism and a lower rate of intracranial or gastrointestinal bleeding than rivaroxaban treatment. Researchers reported these findings on Oct. 17, 2022 in the Annals of Internal Medicine As background, […]

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October 13, 2022

Are smartwatch health apps to detect atrial fibrillation smart enough?

Extended cardiac monitoring in patients and the use of implantable cardiovascular electronic devices can increase detection of atrial fibrillation (AF), but the devices have limitations including short battery life and lack of immediate feedback. Can new smartphone tools that can record an electrocardiogram (ECG) strip and make an automated diagnosis overcome these limitations and facilitate timely diagnosis? The largest study to date, […]

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September 4, 2021

Exercise maintains heart rhythm in patients with atrial fibrillation

A six-month exercise programme helps maintain normal heart rhythm and reduces the severity of symptoms in patients with atrial fibrillation, according to a study by researchers at the University of Adelaide, Australia. Atrial fibrillation (AF) is a heart rhythm disorder that makes the heart beat rapidly and irregularly. The most common symptoms are palpitations, shortness of breath, light headedness, and fatigue, […]

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September 3, 2021

FDA approves Amplatzer Amulet Device to treat people with atrial fibrillation at risk of stroke – Abbott

Abbott has announced that the FDA approved the company’s Amplatzer Amulet Left Atrial Appendage Occluder to treat people with atrial fibrillation (AFib) who are at risk of ischemic stroke. The device offers immediate closure of the left atrial appendage (LAA) – an area where blood clots can form in people suffering from AFib – reducing their risk of stroke and […]

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June 25, 2021

Improved detection of atrial fibrillation could prevent disabling strokes

Improved detection of atrial fibrillation could prevent disabling strokes. A clinical trial examining the efficacy of two devices to monitor and detect atrial fibrillation (AF), or an irregular heartbeat, in ischemic stroke patients — one an implantable device that monitors over 12 months, the other an external device that monitors over a 30-day period — found the implantable device is […]

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