Patients with heart rhythm disorders are not more likely to get COVID-19. The ongoing pandemic has been stressful, however, and anyone with such a disorder may face additional…

Immune checkpoint inhibitor (ICI) therapy is a popular, effective treatment for a variety of cancers. However, according to a new analysis in European Heart Journal, some patients undergoing ICI therapy may face an increased risk of…

The American College of Cardiology (ACC) and American Heart Association (AHA) have released updated performance measures for treating atrial fibrillation (AFib) or atrial flutter.

The update, published in the Journal of the American…

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.

The…

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 study’s authors examined federal emergency medical services (…

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.

The antimalarial drug was once…

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.

The authors…

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.

“The growing number of patients with…

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.

Sweeney, a tight end first drafted by the Bills in…

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 to be the case for…

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?

A new analysis in the New England Journal of…

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 Association (AHA…

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.

The…

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.

“The safety and…

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

“Hydroxychloroquine was adopted into routine care for hospitalized adults with COVID-19 at many hospitals…

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 patients with a left…

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.

“The ideal device should possess…

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.

The authors turned to data…

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 findings published in…

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: Arrhythmia and…

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 the Great Wall International Congress of Cardiology (GW-…