American Heart News - Heart News

OCTOBER 10, 2024

Evidence also indicates that people with atrial fibrillation. Statement Highlights: Previous studies have found that 14-81% of patients with heart failure experience some degree of cognitive impairment affecting language, memory or executive function.

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DAIC

JUNE 4, 2025

years; P This study is one of several recent analyses suggesting that surgical ablation may meaningfully improve survival in patients with preexisting atrial fibrillation undergoing CABG, said Justin Schaffer, MD, lead author of the study and medical director of surgical outcomes at Baylor Scott & White The Heart Hospital.

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American Heart News - Heart News

MARCH 5, 2024

Research Highlights: An analysis of health data in the UK Biobank found a 20% higher risk of irregular heart rhythm, known as atrial fibrillation, among people who said they drank two liters or more per week (about 67 ounces) of artificially sweetened.

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Frontiers in Cardiovascular Medicine

JUNE 19, 2025

ObjectiveTo investigate the impact of the ventricular pacing modalities and ventricular pacing percentage (VP) on the incidence of new-onset atrial fibrillation (AF) following dual-chamber pacemaker implantation. The AF group also presented with a larger left atrial diameter (LAD).

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Frontiers in Cardiovascular Medicine

JUNE 19, 2025

ConclusionIn patients with atrial fibrillation and chronic heart failure, the Timing It Right-based mindful walking intervention group demonstrated significant improvements in mindfulness capacity, cardiopulmonary performance metrics, and negative emotion scores compared to standard care controls.

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Science Daily - Heart Disease

DECEMBER 16, 2024

atrial fibrillation (AF), a heart condition that causes an irregular heartbeat in the upper chambers of the heart, affects up to one in three people in their lifetime. In the U.S., In a new review article scientists summarize the current evidence regarding the epidemiology, pathophysiology, diagnosis and management of AF.

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Frontiers in Cardiovascular Medicine

JANUARY 21, 2025

Atrial fibrillation is the most prevalent arrhythmia with a lifetime risk of nearly 30%. It can be associated with reduced quality of life and complications such as heart failure and stroke. Pulmonary vein isolation (PVI) is the most effective treatment for rhythm control.

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Med Page Today

JUNE 13, 2025

(MedPage Today) -- Avoiding ice water, smoothies, and ice cream seemed to work as a lifestyle change for some with atrial fibrillation (Afib or AF), according to the first cross-sectional survey of people with "cold drink heart" (CDH). Among people.

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ECG Guru

JANUARY 3, 2025

Atrial fibrillation is a very common arrhythmia, affecting hundreds of millions of people worldwide. The diagnosis of atrial fibrillation is of great importance, as the timely initiation of oral anticoagulation can in many cases significantly reduce the risk of embolism (which is associated with this arrhythmia).

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Journal of Cardiothoracic Surgery

JUNE 17, 2025

Early postoperative atrial fibrillation (early-POAF) is the most common complication after cardiac surgery. Although prior studies have demonstrated an association between early-POAF and late outcomes, it is q.

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Dr. S. Venkatesan MD

JANUARY 28, 2025

If we look at the above map,RA prevails over LA convincigly in termes of focal atrial tachycardia. Focus-less Atrial fibrillation Right from the days of James Mckenzie , when AF was refered to as delirium cordis or ataxia of pulse, AF was always considered as a chaotic, focus-less arrhythmia. It is still true in many cases.

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DAIC

APRIL 24, 2025

tim.hodson Thu, 04/24/2025 - 10:37 April 23, 2025 The Heart Rhythm Society (HRS) has released a framework outlining criteria for establishing an Atrial Fibrillation (AF) Center of Excellence (CoE) and key operational standards to provide multidisciplinary care for AF patients. million adults. 2024; 84(16): 1501-8.

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HeartRhythm

JUNE 11, 2025

Atrial fibrillation (AF) is increasing in prevalence and burden globally as the population greys. However, the mechanistic connection between aging and atrial myopathy, the main substrate for the development and sustenance of AF remains poorly elucidated.

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Circulation: Genomic and Precision Medicine

JUNE 17, 2025

BACKGROUND:Clinical factors discriminate incident atrial fibrillation (AF) risk with moderate accuracy, with only modest improvement after incorporation of polygenic risk scores. We compared Pro-AF to a validated clinical risk score (Cohorts for Aging and Genomic Epidemiology-Atrial Fibrillation) and an AF polygenic risk score.

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Heart BMJ

JANUARY 29, 2025

The observational cohort study by Trancado et al examines the efficacy and toxicity of flecainide for rhythm control therapy of atrial fibrillation (AF) depending on a common gene polymorphism in the SCN5A gene, histidine-558-to-arginine (H558R).

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Medical Xpress - Cardiology

JUNE 13, 2025

An international study has shown that targeted online education on atrial fibrillation (AF) for health professionals can improve guideline-adherent care.

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Heart BMJ

JUNE 13, 2025

Background Iron deficiency (ID) is common in patients with atrial fibrillation/flutter (AF), but its prognostic implications and optimal diagnostic criteria, particularly in those with and without heart failure (HF), remain unclear.

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Frontiers in Cardiovascular Medicine

FEBRUARY 10, 2025

BackgroundThis study examines the anatomical characteristics of the mitral isthmus (MI) and its spatial relationship with the esophagus in patients undergoing atrial fibrillation ablation, using cardiovascular computed tomographic angiography (CTA).

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Frontiers in Cardiovascular Medicine

MAY 29, 2025

This paper presents a case study of a FD patient with paroxysmal atrial fibrillation successfully treated using bilateral pulmonary vein cryoablation, resulting in positive outcomes. Unlike typical cases, these arrhythmias are complex and often do not respond well to standard antiarrhythmic drugs, sometimes worsening symptoms.

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AMS Cardiology

MARCH 31, 2025

Atrial fibrillation (AFib) is a common heart rhythm disorder characterized by an irregular and often rapid heartbeat. What is Atrial Fibrillation? Symptoms of Atrial Fibrillation Symptoms vary among individuals. Consulting a local cardiologist is crucial for the proper diagnosis and management of AFib.

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Frontiers in Cardiovascular Medicine

NOVEMBER 25, 2024

BackgroundThe relationship between serial changes in physical activity and the risk of developing atrial fibrillation (AF) has been rarely studied.ObjectivesTo evaluate the association between changes in physical activity over time and the incidence of AF.MethodsA total of 11,828 participants without AF at baseline (visit 1: 1987–1989) from the ARIC (..)

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Frontiers in Cardiovascular Medicine

MARCH 20, 2025

ObjectiveThis study aimed to investigate the effects of Enhanced External Counterpulsation (EECP) on anxiety and depression in patients with Paroxysmal Atrial Fibrillation (PAF).MethodsA MethodsA cohort of 100 patients diagnosed with PAF at the Fuzhou First Hospital between January 2023 and June 2024 were enrolled in this study.

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Medical Xpress - Cardiology

DECEMBER 19, 2024

Drinking multiple cups of coffee a day may help prevent cognitive decline in people with atrial fibrillation (AFib or AF), according to new research published in the Journal of the American Heart Association.

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HeartRhythm

MAY 17, 2025

Despite treatment with anticoagulants, patients with atrial fibrillation (AF) remain exposed to a relevant residual risk of stroke. It remains to be proven if catheter ablation of AF can lead to an additional stroke protection benefit in these patients.

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Frontiers in Cardiovascular Medicine

NOVEMBER 12, 2024

This was also consistent in patients weighing less than 50 kg.ConclusionsIn the real world, in lower-weight patients with nonvalvular atrial fibrillation, a reduced dose of rivaroxaban did not reduce the risk of bleeding, and this was consistent in patients weighing less than 50 kg.

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Journal of the American Heart Association

JUNE 18, 2025

BackgroundPulmonary vein isolation (PVI) is the cornerstone therapy for symptomatic drug‐refractory atrial fibrillation yet is not curative in a large segment of patients. Focal and rotational drivers are proposed to be involved in atrial fibrillation mechanisms but their ablation has produced variable outcomes.

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Open Heart

JUNE 12, 2025

Background The detection of atrial fibrillation (AF) after a cryptogenic stroke (CS) carries important therapeutic implications. In this study, we aimed to accurately assess the incidence of AF among CS subjects by using an insertable cardiac monitor (ICM).

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Dr. S. Venkatesan MD

NOVEMBER 22, 2024

Atrial fibrillation: Think locally act globally It is clear, except in specific situations like HT, LVH, HFpEF, and other left (or right )sided structural heart diseases, the bulk of the AF is part of systemic destabilization of neuro-metabolic homeostasis. Epicardial Fat and Atrial Fibrillation: A Review. 2017.11.001.

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Science Daily - Heart Disease

JANUARY 22, 2025

Researchers evaluated a drug that represents a new class of anticoagulants known as Factor XI inhibitors for treating patients with atrial fibrillation as part of the AZALEA-TIMI 71 Study.

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JAMA Cardiology

MARCH 28, 2025

This secondary analysis of the Finerenone Trial to Investigate Efficacy and Safety Superior to Placebo in Patients With Heart Failure (FINEARTS-HF) randomized clinical trial examines the efficacy and safety of finerenone in patients with heart failure with mildly reduced or preserved ejection fraction according to the presence and type of atrial fibrillation. (..)

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HeartRhythm

JUNE 16, 2025

Atrial fibrillation (AF) and heart failure (HF) frequently coexist, worsening outcomes. Catheter ablation (CA) is an established therapy, but the optimal timing remains unclear.

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Frontiers in Cardiovascular Medicine

FEBRUARY 24, 2025

Radiofrequency ablation (RFA) is an important therapeutic modality for atrial fibrillation (AF), widely utilized in clinical practice due to its safety and significant efficacy. Head CT scans showed hypoattenuating areas indicative of cerebral infarction, chest CT suggested possible air accumulation in the left atrial region.

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The British Journal of Cardiology

MARCH 4, 2025

This review provides information about the current evidence-base for screening for atrial fibrillation (AF). Finally, novel methods to refine the population to whom AF screening should be offered, which may improve clinical and cost-effectiveness, are considered.

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Medical Xpress - Cardiology

JANUARY 23, 2025

Patients with atrial fibrillation are typically prescribed an anticoagulant, or blood thinner, to reduce the risk of stroke, but many may discontinue them or never receive a prescription due to concerns of increased risk of bleeding complications.

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Medical Xpress - Cardiology

MARCH 6, 2025

Two studies led by researchers at the Broad Institute of MIT and Harvard and Mass General Brigham have greatly expanded the number of known genetic variants that boost the risk for atrial fibrillation (AF), a common heart condition marked by an irregular heartbeat that can lead to stroke and heart failure.

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Cardiovascular Diabetology

JUNE 6, 2025

Atrial fibrillation (AF) frequently coexists with diabetes mellitus (DM), leading to a worse prognosis if both are present. Steatotic liver disease (SLD) may also predispose to DM, but its impact among AF pati.

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Frontiers in Cardiovascular Medicine

JANUARY 23, 2025

The primary electrophysiological mechanism of atrial fibrillation (AF) maintenance is poorly defined. Electrophysiological alterations induced by anti-AF drugs before AF cardioversion may help delineate the mechanism of AF maintenance.

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