Late-Breaking Research Provides ‘Shocking’ Insights Into AFib ...
WEBNov 8, 2023 · New late-breaking science from AHA 2023 sheds light on new treatments for patients with atrial fibrillation (AFib). In ARTESIA, the results of which were also published in the New England Journal of Medicine, patients with subclinical AFib who were treated with apixaban (5 mg/twice daily) were 37% less likely to have a stroke or systemic ...
New Ablation Technology Found Safe, Effective for Atrial Fibrillation
WEBMar 6, 2023 · The study is the first prospective, global clinical trial for the use of pulsed field ablation, which issues electrical pulses, for treating the heart rhythm disorder atrial fibrillation (AFib). Ablation is a minimally invasive catheter-based procedure that disables portions of heart tissue that cause irregular heart rhythms.
New heart clinical trial to shine light on early atrial fibrillation ...
WEBOct 26, 2021 · CHANGE AFib, a new pragmatic clinical trial, will determine whether early treatment with the antiarrhythmic drug dronedarone improves cardiovascular and long-term outcomes in patients presenting to the hospital with first-detected AFib.
Afib: This Type of Ablation Successfully Treated Over 80% of Cases
WEBMay 21, 2024 · Radiofrequency-based ablation for atrial fibrillation appears more effective than previously shown in clinical trials. Using real-world data, a new study found that the procedure eliminated...
Pulsed Field Ablation For Atrial Fibrillation: The New Kid on the …
WEBMay 7, 2024 · Pulsed field ablation (PFA) is a novel nonthermal energy source that uses electroporation via microsecond-scale, high-voltage electrical field to create cell necrosis. PFA has the potential of being tissue selective and …
Mayo Clinic offers new innovative therapy to treat atrial fibrillation
WEBJul 30, 2024 · The therapy, called pulsed field ablation (PFA), has received Food and Drug Administration (FDA) approval and represents a significant milestone in treating atrial fibrillation (AFib). The irregular and often very rapid heart rhythm of AFib can lead to blood clots in the heart, increasing a patient's risk of stroke.
New anti-clotting medication reduces bleeding among people …
WEBNov 12, 2023 · Bleeding was reduced by more than 60% among people taking the anti-clotting agent abelacimab, demonstrating its safety for people at risk of stroke from atrial fibrillation.
Atrial fibrillation - Latest research and news | Nature
WEBAug 23, 2024 · Atrial fibrillation is the most common sustained arrhythmia and imposes a substantial burden on patients and health-care providers. Clinical evidence suggests that antiarrhythmic therapy to ...
Heart Rhythm 2023 Highlights Latest Advances in Pulsed Field …
WEBMay 20, 2023 · The Heart Rhythm Society (HRS) announced the findings of three new studies demonstrating the safety and efficacy of pulsed field ablation (PFA), a non-thermal ablation treatment for patients with atrial fibrillation (AF).
Medtronic creates history with FDA approval of its novel …
WEBDec 13, 2023 · Medtronic creates history with FDA approval of its novel PulseSelect™ Pulsed Field Ablation System to treat atrial fibrillation. Cardiovascular Portfolio. Safe, efficient, and effective treatment for both paroxysmal and persistent atrial fibrillation. DUBLIN, Dec. 13, 2023 / PRNewswire (opens new window) / -- Medtronic plc (NYSE: …
Experts Have Changed the AFib Guidelines: Here's What to Know - Healthline
WEBDec 5, 2023 · Atrial fibrillation (AFib), the most common form of heart arrhythmia, affects millions of people in the United States. In a new guideline from the American Heart Association and American...
Blood tests could identify people with AFib at risk for …
WEBMar 21, 2024 · Looking at specific substances in the blood of people with atrial fibrillation, a type of irregular heartbeat, could help identify who's at risk for a stroke despite taking blood-thinning medication to prevent one, new research suggests.
Study finds connection between COVID-19 and new-onset AFib
WEBSep 8, 2022 · Research Highlights: A study using data from the American Heart Association’s COVID-19 Cardiovascular Disease Registry found new-onset atrial fibrillation (AFib) in 1 in 20 patients hospitalized with COVID-19. In this study, new-onset AFib was strongly associated with increased in-hospital mortality and major adverse …
Ablation stopped AFib in 81% of patients in new study - Medical News Today
WEBMay 27, 2024 · RF-based ablation is the most common treatment for atrial fibrillation (AFib) — an irregular and usually fast heartbeat. Studies have shown that this procedure is safe and effective, but over...
New AFib treatment has patients feeling better than ever - Yahoo
WEBSep 10, 2024 · SYRACUSE, N.Y. (WSYR-TV) — An East Syracuse man is sharing his story after being one of the first heart patients at St. Joseph’s Health to receive new treatment for Atrial fibrillation, also ...
Current National Prevalence of Diagnosed A-Fib, 10.55 Million
WEB1 day ago · WEDNESDAY, Sept. 18, 2024 (HealthDay News) -- The prevalence of diagnosed atrial fibrillation (AF) in the United States is 4.48 percent among the adult population, according to a study published online Sept. 13 in the Journal of the American College of Cardiology.. Jean Jacques Noubiap, M.D., Ph.D., from the University of …
This heart condition is 3 times more common than we thought ...
WEBSep 11, 2024 · Researchers estimate there are at least 10.5 million cases of atrial fibrillation nationwide. (Getty Images) Atrial fibrillation, an irregular heartbeat, is three times more common than previously ...
Atrial Fibrillation Much More Common Than Previously Thought
WEB2 min read. Sept. 12, 2024 – The number of U.S. adults who have a potentially dangerous irregular heartbeat called atrial fibrillation is triple the number that health experts previously thought ...
Atrial Fibrillation News & Events - StopAfib.org
WEBSep 22, 2015 · This page features recent atrial fibrillation news stories, events, audios, and video interviews with some of the world’s top afib doctors. Sign up for our Newsletter at the top of this page to be notified of the latest news stories.
PULSED AF Pivotal Trial: New Ablation Technology Found Safe, …
WEBMar 1, 2023 · Pulsed field ablation was found to be successful at treating atrial fibrillation (AFib) for 12 months in up to two-thirds of patients, according to findings from the PULSED AF Pivotal trial presented at ACC.23/WCC and simultaneously published in Circulation.
A-Fib Symptoms and Treatment: What Younger Adults Should …
WEBApr 23, 2024 · Atrial fibrillation, a common cardiac condition that raises the risk of stroke, is increasingly affecting the health of people under the age of 65. For years, experts thought that A-fib, a type...
Atrial Fibrillation - latest research news and features - Medical Xpress
WEB6 days ago · Atrial fibrillation, or AFib, is a fast and irregular heart rhythm that, left untreated, can lead to blood clots, stroke and heart failure. It's the most common type of arrhythmia, a...
AFIB: A SILENT CAUSE OF HEART FAILURE AND STROKE - Yahoo …
WEB2 days ago · A little-known and often silent heart health problem, atrial fibrillation (AFib), is the most common heart rhythm1 (arrhythmia) disorder and can strike anyone. News
Atrial fibrillation - Symptoms and causes - Mayo Clinic
WEBMar 8, 2024 · Atrial fibrillation (AFib) is an irregular and often very rapid heart rhythm. An irregular heart rhythm is called an arrhythmia. AFib can lead to blood clots in the heart.
New AFib treatment offers hope for El Paso patients - KVIA
WEB6 days ago · EL PASO, TX (KVIA) -- September marks Atrial Fibrillation, or AFib, Awareness Month, local doctors are educating patients to help reduce the impacts of this common but potentially dangerous ...
This longtime firefighter could barely walk. Now, he's running a 5K …
WEBSep 12, 2024 · Paul Dunwell was diagnosed with atrial fibrillation in 2021 and struggled to walk. He now runs every day. (Photo courtesy of Paul Dunwell) Paul Dunwell was sitting in a town council meeting when he started feeling off. He was having trouble breathing and couldn't focus on the conversation. He shook it off that night, assuming it wasn't a big deal.
Harnessing The Power Of The Heart And Mind: Overcoming Atrial ...
WEB1 day ago · AFib, a condition that impacts millions globally, disrupts the heart’s normal rhythm and can lead to serious complications. At the same time, launching a business in the wake of the Great Recession brought its own set of unique challenges. Understanding Atrial Fibrillation and Its Impact on Life
Study Says This Heart Condition Is More Common Than Realized
WEB3 days ago · The study found that 6.8 percent of those patients had an Afib diagnosis. That’s over 10.5 million adults—a number that’s almost three times higher than the previous estimate they had: 3.3 ...
The Ultrahuman AIR smart ring now detects atrial fibrillation
WEB6 days ago · Wearable technology pioneer, Ultrahuman, has launched a smart ring able to detect atrial fibrillation, the most common type of irregular heart rhythm. The smart ring, AIR, offers a range of plug-ins – PowerPlugs – allowing people to select according to what they want to measure. AFib Detection is the most recent PowerPlug addition which ...
SVT vs. AFib: Symptoms, Causes, Diagnosis, and Treatment - Healthline
WEBJun 12, 2024 · SVT symptoms. SVT causes your heart to beat much faster than usual. Your heart rate may exceed 100 beats per minute and then slow down abruptly within minutes to hours. Some people also have ...
Not A-Fib Podcast: EMS as a Human Right
WEB1 day ago · Daniel Gerard joins the podcast to discuss the articles he wrote for JEMS on EMS as a human right and an essential service.. He also discusses the International Association of EMS Chiefs, of which ...
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