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An example if an implantable cardioverter defibrillator (ICD and its leads connected to the heart. As the leads or deveice wears out, there are recommendations to remove the leads and put in new ones. Image courtesy of RSNA
| Electrophysiology

The most common causes of mortality during transvenous lead removal (TLR) in patients with cardiac implantable electronic devices (CIEDs) are infection and decompensated heart failure, according to new research published in JACC:…

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| Heart Rhythm

High uric acid levels are associated with a significantly increased risk of atrial fibrillation (AFib), according to new findings published in the Journal of the American Heart Association.[1]

| Heart Rhythm

Stroke patients treated with mechanical thrombectomy (MT) face a significantly higher risk of 90-day mortality if they present with atrial fibrillation (AFib), according to a new meta-analysis published in…

Hamlin Buffalo Bills cardiac arrest NFL
| Heart Rhythm

Damar Hamlin, the 24-year-old Buffalo Bills safety who went into sudden cardiac arrest during a game on Jan. 2, is showing significant signs of improvement, according to a new statement from his doctors.

Buffalo Bills safety Damar Hamlin went into sudden cardiac arrest after a tackle during the first quarter of the game between the Cincinnati Bengals and the Buffalo Bills at Paycor Stadium in Cincinnati Jan 2, 2023. The incident has instantly raised awareness and brought sudden cardiac arrest to the forefront on news reports today. Image from Buffalo Bills
| Heart Rhythm

Buffalo Bills safety Damar Hamlin, #3, went into cardiac arrest after a tackle during the first quarter of the game between the Cincinnati Bengals and the Buffalo Bills at Paycor Stadium in…

| Left Atrial Appendage Closure

Most devices implanted during left atrial appendage occlusion (LAAO) procedures are oversized, according to new research published in Circulation: Cardiovascular Interventions.[1] What is the overall impact on patient care…

Sphere-9 mapping and ablation catheter
| Heart Rhythm

Medtronic has reached a significant milestone in its evaluation of the safety and effectiveness of the Sphere-9 mapping and ablation catheter and Affera mapping and cardiac navigation platform for persistent atrial fibrillation (AFib…

| Electrophysiology

Early catheter ablation (CA) outperforms medication alone when treating patients who present with ventricular tachycardia (VT) storm, according to new findings published in Circulation: Arrhythmia and Electrophysiology.[1]…

| Heart Rhythm

More and more Medicare patients with atrial fibrillation (AFib) are taking oral anticoagulants (OACs) to prevent strokes, according to a new analysis published in JAMA Network Open.[1] However, researchers noted, there is…

Medtronic’s Arctic Front cryoballoon catheters
| Electrophysiology

Early treatment with cryoablation is associated with better outcomes for atrial fibrillation (AFib) patients than medication alone, according to new research published in the New England Journal of Medicine.[1] The new…

A transcatheter aortic valve replacement (TAVR) procedure being performed at Intermountain Healthcare. Image from Intermountain Healthcare
| TAVR

One-year mortality is more common among men undergoing transcatheter aortic valve replacement (TAVR) than women, according to new findings…

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| Artificial Intelligence

Artificial intelligence (AI) has the potential to be a true game-changer for patient care—but it can only reach that potential if physicians and other…

David Bennett with two of his physical therapists at the University of Maryland Medical Center
| Electrophysiology

Electrocardiograms (ECGs) of the first patient to receive a genetically modified pig heart revealed some surprising findings, according to…

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| Heart Failure

Dapagliflozin (Farxiga) is associated with consistent benefits for patients with heart failure with mildly reduced ejection…

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| Heart Health

Using e-cigarettes may be associated with a heightened risk of atrial fibrillation (AFib) or other heart rhythm issues, according to new research published…