Arrhythmias & EP
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Chronic kidney disease tied to worse LAAO outcomes
The findings from a nationwide study echo those seen with other cardiac interventions and highlight the pressing need for more data in this high-...
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FDA approves Abbott’s Amplatzer Amulet for AFib
Long available in Europe, the approval heats up the U.S. market of minimally invasive solutions for stroke prevention with left atrial appendage...
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‘Striking’ difference in adverse events in women with Watchman LAAO
National registry data show higher rates of major complications and death among women with atrial fibrillation with the preventive procedure.
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Tachycardia syndrome may be distinct marker for long COVID
Post-COVID patients with palpitations or chest pain should undergo a cardiac workup, new research suggests. The data also shed light on potential...
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New-AFib risk may not rise with light drinking, may fall with wine
The report raises the possibility that, “for current consumers, drinking red or white wine could potentially be a safer alternative to other types...
Conference Coverage
DOACs best aspirin after ventricular ablation: STROKE-VT
Cerebrovascular protection was far better on DOACs after catheter ablation for VT or extrasystoles in the trial and may yet be further improved....
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Even 10 minutes of daily exercise beneficial after ICD implantation
Significant reductions in hard clinical outcomes shown in a new study reiterate the “profound” underutilization of cardiac rehabilitation,...
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Direct oral anticoagulants: Competition brought no cost relief
Medicare Part D spending since 2011 has far outpaced growth in the use of oral anticoagulants.
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Dissolving pacemaker impressive in early research
The investigational device has shown its mettle in several preclinical models and trades on the same ‘leave nothing behind’ philosophy that’s...
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Five risk factors may predict thrombus on LAA occlusion implants
With a new clinical risk score, patients deemed at high risk showed a twofold increased rate of this worrisome complication.
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Drinking coffee not linked to increased arrhythmia risk in new study
Genetic differences that affect caffeine metabolism did not significantly influence the odds of arrhythmias.