Genetic testing utility is highest for syndromic supraventricular tachycardia where diagnosis alters prognosis and surveillance
Genetic testing clarifies some heart rhythm issues but is not routine for most cases
This narrative review and guideline addresses the genetic architecture of supraventricular tachycardia subtypes. The authors note that routi…
A review of genetic links to supraventricular tachycardia shows clear utility for syndromic cases, while routine testing remains limited for…
Narrative review on atrial fibrillation and depression highlights bidirectional links and integrated care needs
Depression and heart rhythm problems may worsen each other
This narrative review synthesizes evidence on the bidirectional relationship between atrial fibrillation and depression. It suggests depress…
A new review suggests depression and atrial fibrillation can fuel each other, making it vital to screen for both conditions together.
LAAC shows noninferior efficacy and reduced bleeding versus NOACs in non-valvular AF
New data shows left atrial appendage closure offers bleeding safety for some adults with atrial fibrillation
This meta-analysis of RCTs in adults with non-valvular AF found percutaneous left atrial appendage closure (LAAC) achieved noninferiority fo…
A large review of trials found that closing the heart appendage reduced bleeding compared to blood thinners. However, stroke risk trends wer…
Edoxaban trough concentration and PT predict major bleeding in very old AF patients
Blood thinner levels linked to bleeding in very old patients
This post hoc analysis of the ELDERCARE-AF RCT included 427 very old Japanese patients with atrial fibrillation and high bleeding risk. High…
Higher edoxaban levels in the blood may increase bleeding risk in patients 80 and older with atrial fibrillation.
Review links metabolic syndrome to 1.5 to 2 times higher atrial fibrillation risk
Metabolic syndrome raises atrial fibrillation risk by 1.5 to 2 times
This narrative review examines the association between metabolic syndrome and atrial fibrillation. The authors synthesize evidence suggestin…
Metabolic syndrome increases the risk of developing atrial fibrillation by 1.5 to 2 times, a finding that could help doctors target preventi…
Editorial argues emergency physicians are key to AF heart teams
Emergency doctors key to atrial fibrillation care, editorial says
This editorial argues that emergency physicians are indispensable members of atrial fibrillation heart teams. They enhance integration of ac…
An editorial argues emergency physicians should be core members of AF heart teams to improve care coordination and outcomes.
Routine prophylactic left atrial appendage closure did not significantly reduce the incidence of the primary composite endpoint
Routine valve closure did not significantly reduce stroke risk in heart surgery patients
In a randomized trial involving 2118 patients undergoing valve repair or replacement, surgical left atrial appendage occlusion failed to low…
A major surgery trial found that closing a heart chamber did not lower stroke risk compared to standard care for patients getting valve repa…
Network meta-analysis compares DOACs and VKAs for intracranial hemorrhage risk
Dabigatran may be safest for brain bleeding risk
This network meta-analysis of 127,267 patients with venous thromboembolism or atrial fibrillation found that all DOACs had lower risk of int…
All blood thinners beat warfarin for brain bleed risk, but dabigatran may be the safest choice.
OAC monotherapy offers optimal balance for secondary prevention in atrial fibrillation and stroke patients compared to combination strategies
Taking one blood thinner alone works best for heart and stroke patients compared to mixing medicines
A network meta-analysis of 14,104 patients suggests oral anticoagulant monotherapy is the most favorable strategy for secondary prevention i…
Doctors found that using just one blood thinner is safer and more effective than mixing it with other pills. This approach lowers stroke ris…
Meta-analysis finds lower bleeding risk with apixaban and rivaroxaban vs VKAs in dialysis patients with AF
New Blood Thinners Cut Bleeding Risk For Dialysis Patients
This meta-analysis of observational studies and RCTs compared apixaban or rivaroxaban with vitamin K antagonists in dialysis patients with a…
New blood thinners could save lives for dialysis patients by cutting bleeding and stroke risks while waiting for bigger studies to confirm t…
LAAC and DOACs match warfarin for stroke prevention in AF patients
LAAC and DOACs Cut Bleeding Risk Better Than Warfarin
A network meta-analysis of 78,594 AF patients found LAAC and DOACs offered similar protection against ischemic stroke as warfarin, while sig…
New research shows two new options for atrial fibrillation patients lower bleeding risks while keeping stroke protection the same as older d…
Guideline defines seven core outcomes for traditional Chinese medicine trials in atrial fibrillation
Doctors agree on seven key outcomes for atrial fibrillation trials
This guideline outlines a core outcome set for traditional Chinese medicine trials in atrial fibrillation. Seven outcomes were selected by 1…
A new standard list of seven outcomes will make it easier to compare atrial fibrillation trials and understand what truly matters to patient…
All Cardiac arrhythmias Articles
- Genetic testing utility is highest for syndromic supraventricular tachycardia where diagnosis alters prognosis and surveillance
- Narrative review on atrial fibrillation and depression highlights bidirectional links and integrated care needs
- LAAC shows noninferior efficacy and reduced bleeding versus NOACs in non-valvular AF
- Edoxaban trough concentration and PT predict major bleeding in very old AF patients
- Review links metabolic syndrome to 1.5 to 2 times higher atrial fibrillation risk
- Editorial argues emergency physicians are key to AF heart teams
- Routine prophylactic left atrial appendage closure did not significantly reduce the incidence of the primary composite endpoint
- Network meta-analysis compares DOACs and VKAs for intracranial hemorrhage risk
- OAC monotherapy offers optimal balance for secondary prevention in atrial fibrillation and stroke patients compared to combination strategies
- Meta-analysis finds lower bleeding risk with apixaban and rivaroxaban vs VKAs in dialysis patients with AF
- LAAC and DOACs match warfarin for stroke prevention in AF patients
- Guideline defines seven core outcomes for traditional Chinese medicine trials in atrial fibrillation
- Family history, prior arrhythmia, and anterior infarct location independently raise risk of ventricular fibrillation in STEMI patients
- Meta-analysis and cohort study suggest association between SGLT2 inhibitors and reduced arrhythmia recurrence
- Nurse-led care coordination fails to improve medication adherence in high-need patients
- Systematic review and meta-analysis shows adjunctive SVCI reduces AF recurrence but increases minor complications in AF ablation
- Meta-analysis finds no stroke benefit but possible bleeding risk with continued OAC after AF ablation
- ICE-guided trans-septal puncture reduces fluoroscopy time and radiation dose in AF ablation or LAAO procedures
- Thyroid dysfunction and atrial fibrillation risk in hypertrophic obstructive cardiomyopathy patients
- Meta-analysis suggests idarucizumab-enabled thrombolysis is feasible for dabigatran-treated stroke patients after AF ablation
- Memantine reduced PAC burden and new-onset AF in a Phase 2 randomized trial of 241 adults
- Shorter fibrin clot lysis time linked to higher bleeding risk in atrial fibrillation patients on anticoagulants
- Narrative review covers cardiovascular conditions and cognitive decline without reported trial data
- Observational Cohort Study Links Dynamic Cardiac Shape to Cardiometabolic Disease Risk in UK Biobank
- Systematic review and meta-analysis on left atrial strain parameters predicting AF recurrence
- Apixaban Plasma Levels Elevated in Medicare Patients Taking CYP3A4 and P-gp Inhibitors
- Caffeinated coffee associated with AF recurrence reduction in RCT with Bayesian robustness checks
- Narrative review examines left atrial appendage closure for stroke prevention in atrial fibrillation
- Screening with ECG-AI and CH-AI models identifies high-risk atrial fibrillation in older primary care patients
- Review of citizen science value in Dutch atrial fibrillation health community
- Radiofrequency catheter ablation associated with 33.8% ERAF incidence within 90-day blanking period in drug-refractory non-valvular AF
- Bipolar linear PFA shows similar safety to RFA for CTI ablation in persistent atrial fibrillation
- Cross-Sectional Study Shows Rising PPI Use in Chinese ACS and AF Patients at Discharge
- Smartwatch monitoring increased new-onset AF detection in elderly patients compared to standard care
- Pulsed field ablation shows favorable results for freedom from AF compared to other catheter ablation technologies in patients with atrial fibrillation
- Narrative review examines peak frequency algorithm versus conventional mapping for cardiac arrhythmias
- Right bundle branch block predicts recurrence after atrial fibrillation ablation in retrospective cohort
- Biplane 3D-CT transseptal puncture shows feasibility and safety in 100 atrial fibrillation ablation patients
- Adenosine and other interventions show variable success in adult paroxysmal supraventricular tachycardia patients
- Conduction system pacing showed inferior outcomes compared to biventricular pacing in adults with heart failure and left bundle-branch block
- Left bundle-branch pacing reduced death or heart failure hospitalization compared with biventricular pacing in heart failure with left bundle-branch block
- Edoxaban monotherapy reduces adverse events compared to dual therapy in patients with atrial fibrillation and coronary artery disease
- HFpEF probability scores rule out disease but show limitations in AF and obesity phenotypes
- In CRT recipients with persistent AF, rhythm control improved LVEF compared to rate control strategies
- Combined LAPVI improved sinus rhythm maintenance versus PVI alone in persistent AF patients
- Elevated soluble ST2 predicts atrial fibrillation development and recurrence after catheter ablation in 14,582 participants
- Catheter ablation reduces cardiovascular risk in atrial fibrillation with normal left atrial diameter but not in enlarged atria
- Post-hoc analysis links lower systolic BP to higher cardiovascular risk in AF and stable CAD
- Indirect comparison suggests Sphere-9 PFA catheter may have higher efficacy than Farawave for persistent AF
- DOACs show varied efficacy and safety profiles versus VKAs in atrial fibrillation patients with fall risk
- Left atrial appendage closure fails noninferiority test versus medical therapy in high-risk AF patients
- HIIT improves exercise capacity in cardiovascular rehabilitation for CAD, HF, and atrial fibrillation
- Factor XIa inhibitors show higher stroke risk but lower bleeding risk versus DOACs in atrial fibrillation
- Deep learning model predicts left atrial imaging from ECG, improves AF and HF risk stratification
- Higher prognostic nutritional index associated with lower MACE and mortality in AF and HFpEF patients
- Meta-analysis finds sarcopenia associated with 44% higher atrial fibrillation risk in observational data
- Catheter ablation for atrial fibrillation in cancer patients shows non-significant bleeding trend
- Machine learning shows moderate accuracy for predicting AF recurrence after catheter ablation in meta-analysis
- Surgical ablation reduces POAF but increases pacemaker risk in non-mitral valve surgery
- CEA2 scale predicts anterior circulation LVO stroke in Chinese community hospitals
- Inflammation Linked to Recurrence After AF-Related Stroke: Meta-Analysis