Arrhythmias & EP
From the Journals
AF tied to 45% increase in mild cognitive impairment
The data suggest combining anticoagulation and symptom and comorbidity management may prevent cognitive deterioration.
Commentary
Heart rate variability: Are we ignoring a harbinger of health?
The heart rate variability score be a sensitivity indicator for nervous system and cardiovascular malfunctions.
News from the FDA/CDC
FDA okays first extravascular ICD system
“Placing the leads outside of the heart, rather than inside the heart and veins, reduces the risk of long-term complications ...”
From the Journals
‘Diagnosis creep’: Are some AFib patients overtreated?
“Risk scores derived when risk variables were described in one way are starting to be applied based on a diagnosis made in a totally different way...
Latest News
EMA warns that omega-3-acid ethyl esters may cause AFib
Experts found a dose-dependent increase in the risk for atrial fibrillation in patients with cardiovascular diseases or cardiovascular risk...
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Decoding AFib recurrence: PCPs’ role in personalized care
Patients who have been hospitalized may be good candidates for oral anticoagulants to reduce their risk for stroke;...
From the Journals
Anxiety, depression ease after AFib ablation: Clinical or placebo effect?
The finding, say researchers, may point to an overlooked potential benefit of ablation that can be discussed with patients considering whether to...
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Trial halted for bleeding reduction with abelacimab vs. rivaroxaban in AFib
“ZALEA-TIMI 71 represents a landmark study confirming the promise of Factor XI inhibition as causing substantially less bleeding than a current...
From the Journals
Stress, insomnia tied to increased AFib risk for older women
The results support the hypothesis that psychosocial predictors account for additional risk for AF “above and beyond” traditional AF risk factors...
Latest News
Steady VKA therapy beats switch to NOAC in frail AFib patients: FRAIL-AF
The switch resulted in more bleeding without any reduction in thromboembolic complications or all-cause mortality.
Commentary
Is AFib ablation the fifth pillar in heart failure care? CASTLE-HTx
Catheter ablation was superior to medical therapy alone in terms a composite endpoint of death from any cause or left...