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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.
November 18, 2022 | 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…

New data from the Phase 3 RAPID clinical trial of etripamil, an investigational calcium channel blocker nasal spray, showed positive results in converting paroxysmal supraventricular tachycardia (PSVT) to normal sinus rhythm in the at-home setting. The presentation was featured during a late-breaking clinical trials session at the American Heart Association (AHA) 2022 Scientific Sessions. #AHA22
November 16, 2022 | Pharmaceutics

New data from the Phase 3 RAPID clinical trial of etripamil, an investigational calcium channel blocker nasal spray, showed positive results in converting paroxysmal supraventricular…

Medtronic’s Arctic Front cryoballoon catheters
November 10, 2022 | 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. Sex differences in TAVR one-year mortality.
November 03, 2022 | TAVR

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

Tablet projecting metaphorical medical hologram
November 03, 2022 | 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. #pigheart #pighearttransplant #heartfailure
November 01, 2022 | Electrophysiology

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

USPSTF updates its stance on aspirin use to prevent CVD, sees no benefit for patients 60 or older.
October 27, 2022 | Heart Failure

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

E-cig. Using e-cigarettes may be associated with a heightened risk of atrial fibrillation (AFib) or other heart rhythm issues, according to new research published in Nature Communications.
October 25, 2022 | 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…

In-hospital complications are more common among women who undergo LAAO than men. However, according to a new study in JACC: Cardiovascular Interventions, men and women have similar long-term outcomes.

Long-term outcomes are similar between men and women who undergo left atrial appendage occlusion (LAAO) for nonvalvular atrial fibrillation (NVAF), according to new research published in JACC: Cardiovascular Interventions.[1…

smartphone stethoscope Echoes. The application, called Echoes, was designed with help from the British Heart Foundation and Evelina Children’s Heart Organization. It uses an iPhone's built-in microphone to capture recordings of the user's heart. 
October 20, 2022 | Remote Monitoring

A new smartphone application can help patients successfully record their own heart and send those recordings to physicians, according to new research published in European Heart Journal – Digital Health.[1]

mixed reality LAAO Chase Western Reserve MRI. The group—which includes engineers, cardiologist, radiologists and other specialists—will attempt to perform a robotic-controlled left atrial appendage occlusion (LAAO) on a patient inside an MRI scanner.
October 20, 2022 | Structural Heart Disease

Researchers from Case Western Reserve University have received a four-year, $3.7 million grant from the National Institutes of Health (NIH) to try and make a bit of…

Doctor patient with masks
October 19, 2022 | COVID-19

Nirmatrelvir-ritonavir (NMVr), sold by Pfizer under the name Paxlovid, is commonly prescribed to treat symptomatic COVID-19 patients, including patients who…

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October 19, 2022 | Heart Rhythm

Marijuana, methamphetamine, cocaine and opiates are all associated with an increased risk of developing atrial fibrillation (AFib), according to new findings published in European Heart Journal.[1]

Apixaban may be a more effective treatment option than rivaroxaban for patients presenting with atrial fibrillation (AFib) and valvular heart disease (VHD), according to a new analysis published in Annals of Internal Medicine.
October 18, 2022 | Pharmaceutics

Apixaban may be a more effective treatment option than rivaroxaban for patients presenting with atrial fibrillation (AFib) and valvular heart disease (VHD), according to a new analysis published in Annals of Internal Medicine…

The Medtronic SelectSecure MRI SureScan Model 3830 cardiac lead already gained FDA approval for His-Bundle pacing back in 2018. Now, the lead is also approved for left bundle branch area pacing, providing users with another option when treating patients for bradycardia. According to Medtronic, this marks the first time the FDA has approved a device for this indication.
October 17, 2022 | Heart Rhythm

Medtronic announced on Monday, Oct. 17, that one of its cardiac leads has been approved by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) for conduction system pacing.

Patient doctor with masks. A team of specialists from Cleveland Clinic reviewed nearly 3,000 medications, writing that a common type 2 diabetes medication offered the most potential as an effective treatment for AFib. 
October 12, 2022 | Heart Rhythm

Metformin, a medication commonly prescribed for treating type 2 diabetes, may also be an effective treatment for atrial fibrillation (AFib), according to new research published in Cell Reports Medicine.[1] Much more research…

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