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Elderly patient doctor. Despite an expanded indication from the FDA and lower prices, patient access to these cholesterol-lowering medications remains a significant issue.
June 15, 2022 | Heart Rhythm

Non-vitamin K antagonist oral anticoagulants (NOACs) may be a safe alternative to warfarin when treating patients with atrial fibrillation (AFib) and valvular heart disease (VHD), according to new research published in the

inHEART Medical, an international healthcare company with offices in France and the United States, has received clearance from the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) for its new 3D visualization software designed to improve the management of ventricular tachycardia (VT) ablation and other cardiac ablation procedures.
May 24, 2022 | Electrophysiology

inHEART Medical, an international healthcare company with offices in France and the United States, has received clearance from the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) for its new 3D visualization…

The Boston Scientific Watchman device is a transcatheter device implanted in the left atrial appendage (LAA) to seal it off so atrial fibrillation patients can got off of anticoagulant therapy.

Atrial fibrillation patients who underwent left atrial appendage occlusion (LAAO) with the Watchman device after it gained U.S. FDA approval have experienced fewer complications and faced a lower risk of ischemic stroke than patients…

Brugada arrhythmogenic substrate that causes VT and sudden cardiac death. This study showed ablation of this substrate area could help prevent sudden cardiac arrest in these patients.
May 03, 2022 | Heart Rhythm

A late-breaking study found epicardial ablation in Brugada syndrome (BrS) helped significantly reduce sudden cardiac arrest in these patients, increasing…

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May 02, 2022 | Heart Rhythm

Cardiologist Morton M. Mower, MD, co-inventor of the automatic implantable cardioverter defibrillator (ICD), has died of cancer. He was 89 years old.

The Baltimore Sun published a heartfelt tribute…

May 02, 2022 | Heart Rhythm

Same-day discharge (SDD) is an effective treatment option for patients undergoing atrial fibrillation (AFib) ablation, according to new findings presented at Heart Rhythm 2022.

Illustration of a left atrial appendage occlusion (LAAO) procedure using a Watchman device. Image courtesy of Johns Hopkins Medicine. #LAA #LAAO
April 28, 2022 | Structural Heart Disease

Same-day discharge (SDD) after left atrial appendage occlusion (LAAO) is a safe treatment option that does not lead to worse patient outcomes, according to new findings published in the American Journal of Cardiology.[1]…

Using drones to deliver automated external defibrillators (AEDs) is an effective way to reach patients suffering from out-of-hospital cardiac arrest (OHCA), according to a new analysis published in European Heart Journal.
April 26, 2022 | Heart Rhythm

Using drones to deliver automated external defibrillators (AEDs) is an effective way to reach patients suffering from out-of-hospital cardiac arrest (OHCA), according to a new analysis published in European Heart Journal.[1…

Fitbit’s new algorithm for identifying signs of atrial fibrillation (AFib) has been cleared by the FDA. The photoplethysmography (PPG) algorithm was designed to passively evaluate a user’s heart rhythm while they are still or sleeping.
April 12, 2022 | Heart Rhythm

Fitbit’s new algorithm for identifying signs of atrial fibrillation (AFib) has been cleared by the FDA.

The photoplethysmography (PPG) algorithm was designed to passively evaluate a user’s heart…

Fitbit Afib app wearable
April 11, 2022 | Heart Rhythm

Among patients who received a smartwatch notification that they may have atrial fibrillation (AFib), 94% of those who followed up with a doctor were confirmed to indeed have the common…

Abbott’s Aveir single-chamber (VR) leadless pacemaker FDA approval for treating patients with bradycardia. Image courtesy of Abbott.
April 05, 2022 | Heart Rhythm

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has approved Abbott’s Aveir single-chamber (VR) leadless pacemaker as a treatment option for patients with slow heart rhythms. It is the second VR leadless pacemaker to gain approval in the…

March 22, 2022 | Vascular & Endovascular

Patients with atrial fibrillation (AFib) may be able to reduce their risk of developing dementia by taking direct-acting oral anticoagulants (DOACs) instead of warfarin, according to a new study published in the Journal of the…

Illustration of a left atrial appendage occlusion (LAAO) procedure using a Watchman device. Image courtesy of Johns Hopkins Medicine. #LAA #LAAO
March 21, 2022 | Structural Heart Disease

Older left atrial appendage occlusion (LAAO) patients may face a higher risk of in-hospital mortality or procedure-related complications, according to new research published in the American Journal of Cardiology.[1]

Cleveland Clinic Bariatric
March 18, 2022 | Cardiac Surgery

Bariatric surgery can help obese patients lower their risk of all-cause and cardiovascular mortality, according to a new systematic review and meta-analysis published in European Heart Journal.[1]

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March 15, 2022 | COVID-19

The American College of Cardiology (ACC) has issued a new expert consensus decision pathway for the evaluation and management of adults with cardiovascular consequences stemming from a…