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.  

Patients with type 2…

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 found to have such…

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 letters were sent to five companies—American…

The antimalarial drug hydroxychloroquine is not an effective treatment option for hospitalized COVID-19 patients, according to a new study in the New England Journal of Medicine.

The authors explored data from the RECOVERY (…

Using catheter ablation to treat atrial fibrillation (AFib) in patients with heart failure does not reduce mortality, according to new findings published in the American Journal of Cardiology.

Such a strategy, however, may lead…

In-hospital cardiac arrest (IHCA) outcomes are significantly worse when the patient has COVID-19, according to new findings published in JAMA Internal Medicine. In fact, none of the patients in the study who underwent CPR for cardiac…

Hydroxychloroquine is not associated with an abnormal amount of arrhythmic events among COVID-19 patients, according to a brand new analysis out of Europe.

The study, published in EP Europace, includes data from 649 COVID-19…

Hydroxychloroquine and chloroquine, two antimalarial drugs repeatedly discussed as potential COVID-19 treatments, are associated with high rates of cardiovascular adverse events (CVAEs), according to new findings published in the British…

Researchers have developed an algorithm that can predict when infections may occur following cardiovascular implantable electronic device (CIED) procedures, sharing their findings in JAMA Network Open.

Healthcare-associated…

Transporting out-of-hospital cardiac arrest (OHCA) patients to the hospital during their arrest instead of completing resuscitation on the spot may hurt their chance of survival, according to new findings published in JAMA.

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Fitbit announced Monday, September 14, that the company has received FDA clearance and CE mark approval for its electrocardiogram application designed to detect signs of atrial fibrillation (AFib).

The Fitbit ECG App generates recordings…

Researchers have developed a new balloon catheter system equipped with electronic components and sensors, sharing their work in Nature Biomedical Engineering.

The system, designed using stretchable materials that conform to the…

Rhythm control therapy benefits patients with newly diagnosed atrial fibrillation (AFib), according to results of the EAST-AFNET 4 trial. The impact was consistent across the board, with even asymptomatic patients and those without heart failure…

Atrial fibrillation (AFib) rates increased significantly from 2006 to 2018, according to a new study published in JAMA Network Open. The change was especially evident in patients 85 years old and older.

The study’s authors noted…

Just days after the Big Ten and Pac-12 conferences canceled their fall 2020 football seasons, naming…

A significant number of out-of-hospital cardiac arrest (OHCA) deaths are actually the result of a patient overdose, according to new findings published in Annals of Internal Medicine.

Researchers tracked data from POST SCD (…

Mortality associated with newly diagnosed atrial fibrillation (AFib) is on the decline, according to a new analysis of more than 18,000 patients. The cardiovascular condition, however, still takes approximately two years off a person’s life.…

Two more conferences, the Big Ten and Pac-12, have chosen to cancel the 2020 college football season due to the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic. According to separate reports from CBS Sports, both conferences made the decision based on concerns…

Researchers have developed a new CT imaging technique that could improve CPR training and help more patients survive cardiac arrest, sharing their findings in Resuscitation.

The team was able to generate 4D models that show…

Hydroxychloroquine is in the headlines again after President Donald Trump shared a video promoting the medication as a COVID-19 treatment.

In the video, physician Stella Immanuel, MD, pushed hydroxychloroquine and questioned the pandemic’…

Eduardo Rodriguez, a 27-year-old pitcher for the Boston Red Sox, has confirmed that he is currently suffering from myocarditis related to a recent COVID-19 diagnosis. He has been shut down from all baseball-related activities for at least one…