Early Rhythm Control Reduces Mortality among Diabetes Patients with AF Jacinthlyn Sylvia22 Nov 2023 9:45 AM ISTIn a recent study published in Diabetes Research and Clinical Practice found that early rhythm control (ERC) significantly impacts the occurrence of...
Phase III study of Asundexian in Atrial fibrillation stopped due to lack of efficacy: Bayer Ruchika Sharma20 Nov 2023 11:33 AM ISTBerlin: Bayer has announced that OCEANIC-AF, a phase III study investigating asundexian compared to apixaban (a direct oral anticoagulant) in...
Apixaban may substantially prevent strokes in patients with device-detected AF Dr. Kamal Kant Kohli13 Nov 2023 7:30 PM ISTResearchers have found in a new global study that widely available blood thinner apixaban substantially reduced stroke in at-risk patients with a type...
Sleep apnea tied to increased risk of atrial fibrillation: JAHA Dr. Kamal Kant Kohli12 Nov 2023 10:00 PM ISTUSA: A new study of over 42,000 patients revealed that sleep-related hypoxia - or low oxygen levels during sleep - is associated with a higher risk of...
Clinical effectiveness and safety of pulsed-field ablation for AF same in males and females: JAMA Dr. Prem Aggarwal5 Nov 2023 5:00 PM ISTRecent studies examining the impact of patient sex on clinical outcomes following traditional thermal atrial fibrillation (AF) ablation methods, like...
Concomitant LAAO an alternative to medical therapy for AF patients undergoing TAVR: WATCH-TAVR trial Medha Baranwal3 Nov 2023 9:45 AM ISTUSA: Concurrent left atrial appendage occlusion (LAAO) and transcatheter aortic valve replacement (TAVR) is a noninferior treatment option to TVR plus...
Atrial fibrillation associated with increased risk of memory decline and dementia Dr. Kamal Kant Kohli27 Oct 2023 9:30 PM ISTUK: A recent study published in JACC: Advances showed a 45% increased risk of mild cognitive impairment (MCI) with the diagnosis of atrial...
AF patients undergoing TAVR and Watchman procedures together have similar outcomes to using blood thinners after TAVR Dr. Kamal Kant Kohli27 Oct 2023 12:15 AM ISTFindings from a trial led by Cleveland Clinic show that patients with atrial fibrillation undergoing a transcatheter aortic valve replacement (TAVR)...
Adults receiving hemodialysis at higher risk of developing AF versus peritoneal dialysis Medha Baranwal26 Oct 2023 8:00 PM ISTUSA: A recent retrospective study showed 20% more chances of developing atrial fibrillation in patients who received hemodialysis before their first...
HDL particle concentration mediates protective effect of SGLT2 inhibition on atrial fibrillation Medha Baranwal25 Oct 2023 11:00 AM ISTChina: A Mendelian randomization study published in Cardiovascular Diabetology has supported the association of SGLT2 inhibition with a reduced risk...
Patients of AF treated with catheter Ablation at lower risk of HF compared to medical therapy Jacinthlyn Sylvia6 Oct 2023 9:45 AM ISTA recent study published in the Heart Rhythm O2 found the critical aspect of atrial fibrillation (AF) treatment - its impact on heart failure (HF)...
Vitamin D Deficiency Linked to Increased Atrial Fibrillation Risk, New Meta-Analysis Finds Dr.Niharika Harsha B2 Oct 2023 6:30 PM ISTIn a groundbreaking study, researchers have shed new light on the connection between decreased vitamin D levels and the increased risk of atrial...
