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Researchers have developed a brand new prediction model capable of identifying patients at a heightened risk of atrial fibrillation (AFib), sharing their findings published in Circulation: Arrhythmia and Electrophysiology…

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Overdose-related cardiac arrests skyrocketed in the United States during the first months of the COVID-19 pandemic, according to a new analysis in JAMA Psychiatry.

The…

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There are no benefits to treating patients with hydroxychloroquine after they have already been exposed to COVID-19, according to a new study published in the New England Journal of Medicine.

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Drinking too much alcohol in a given week can put atrial fibrillation (AFib) patients at an increased risk of stroke, embolism and other significant health issues, according to new findings published in EP Europace.…

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A significant number of atrial fibrillation (AFib) patients who are referred for ablation have undiagnosed sleep apnea, according to a new study published in JACC: Clinical Electrophysiology.

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Tommy Sweeney, a professional football player for the Buffalo Bills, has developed myocarditis as a side effect of a recent COVID-19 diagnosis and will miss the rest of the 2020 season.

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Atrial fibrillation (AFib) increases the likelihood that aortic stenosis (AS) patients will experience in-hospital complications, according to new findings published in the American Journal of Cardiology. This appears…

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Drug therapy is typically recommended for the initial treatment of patients with atrial fibrillation (AFib), but should physicians consider starting off with catheter ablation instead?

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Contrary to previous reports, omega-3 fatty acids and vitamin D3 supplements do not prevent the development of atrial fibrillation (AFib), according to new findings presented at the American Heart…

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Hospitalized COVID-19 patients with abnormal heart rhythms may be susceptible to “markedly worse outcomes,” according to new data to be presented at the American Heart Association’s Scientific Sessions 2020 virtual meeting.…

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Long-term anticoagulation is a safe stroke prevention strategy for atrial fibrillation (AFib) patients 90 years old and older, according to new findings published in the American Journal of Cardiology.

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Hydroxychloroquine should not be used to treat hospitalized COVID-19 patients, according to a new study published in JAMA.

“Hydroxychloroquine was adopted into routine…

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Cardiac resynchronization therapy (CRT) can provide real value for patients with severe left ventricular dysfunction, according to new research published in JACC: Clinical Electrophysiology. The analysis focused on…

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Researchers have developed a new implantable device that can be placed directly on the heart to gather valuable data and even treat heart disease, sharing their progress in Nature Electronics.

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When patients with type 2 diabetes are obese or severely obese, they may be at a greater risk of atrial fibrillation (AFib), according to new findings published in JACC: Clinical Electrophysiology.

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Among heart failure patients with atrial fibrillation (AFib), catheter ablation is associated with more significant improvements in left ventricular ejection fraction (LVEF) than pharmacological treatment, according to new…

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Irreversible electroporation (IRE), an emerging alternative to thermal ablation, is a safe and effective treatment option for atrial fibrillation (AFib) patients, according to a new analysis published in Circulation:…

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An elevated birthweight may make patients more likely to develop atrial fibrillation (AFib) later in life, according to new research out of China.

The findings, presenting during…

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Some newer type 2 diabetes medications can help lower a patient’s risk of developing atrial fibrillation (AFib), according to a new meta-analysis published in the American Journal of Cardiology.  

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Hydroxychloroquine is associated with reducing ICU admissions among hospitalized COVID-19 patients, according to new findings published in the International Journal of Infectious Diseases. Chloroquine, however, was not…

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The FDA is warning companies to stop the illegal sale of dietary supplements containing cesium chloride, an ingredient associated with “heart toxicity and potential death.”

Warning…