Arrhythmias & EP
From the Journals
S-ICD shows virtues, limits in ‘real-world’ postmarket study
The device's safety and efficacy performance "was as good if not better than previous studies," despite a sicker group of patients.
From the Journals
Early or delayed AFib ablation after heart failure hospitalization?
Early catheter ablation, as early as during the hospitalization for HF, “might be a way to stabilize HF.”
From the Journals
Omega-3s and AFib: No added risk from eating fish but high-dose supplement questions persist
The current study is “important in showing that physiologic levels of omega-3s that would accumulate through diet don’t seem to increase the risk...
From the Journals
High-dose vitamin D may cut risk for new atrial fibrillation
High-dose vitamin D3 supplementation may reduce incidence of AFib in a generally healthy, largely vitamin D–sufficient elderly population.
News from the FDA/CDC
FDA approves first leadless dual-chamber pacing system
Experienced operators achieved a 98% implantation success rate using the AVIER DR system in a 300-patient study.
Latest News
Women with atrial fibrillation more likely to develop dementia
Authors say cognitive screening should be part of yearly visits for men and women with AF; early rhythm control and anticoagulation are also key...
Conference Coverage
ECG implant tightens AFib management, improves outcomes in MONITOR-AF
“Continuous and dynamic monitoring enabled quicker decision-making and patient management.”
Conference Coverage
Leadless dual-chamber pacemaker clears early safety, performance hurdles
The study suggests that “dual-chamber pacing can be achieved with leadless technology” and “with a very high degree” of AV synchrony.
Conference Coverage
Cut in AFib burden gains traction as gauge of ablation success: PULSED-AF
It’s the first study tying those outcomes to residual AFib burden after ablation achieved using the emerging pulsed-field ablation technology.
Conference Coverage
Earlier anticoagulation safe in stroke with AFib: ELAN
“This trial will change clinical practice in that we can feel much more reassured that starting DOAC treatment early in these patients will not...
Conference Coverage
Losing weight may bolster AFib ablation’s chances for success: LEAF interim results
“We’re talking about a moderate amount of weight loss. These patients are not going from being obese to being thin. They’re still quite overweight...