High-power, short duration radiofrequency ablation may achieve pulmonary vein isolation faster in AF Niveditha Subramani11 Sept 2023 9:45 AM ISTPulmonary vein isolation is a common procedure to treat atrial fibrillation (Afib). Atrial fibrillation is an abnormal heart rhythm (arrhythmia) that...
Physical fitness tied to lower risk of atrial fibrillation, stroke Dr. Kamal Kant Kohli10 Sept 2023 8:00 PM ISTTaiwan: A recent study has revealed a link between physical fitness and a lower risk of atrial fibrillation and stroke. The study findings were...
Insomnia, stress tied to incident atrial fibrillation in postmenopausal women: JAHA Dr. Kamal Kant Kohli5 Sept 2023 9:15 AM ISTUSA: A recent study published in the Journal of the American Heart Association has found that psychosocial stressors are significantly associated with...
Calcium Channel Blockers associated with less bradycardia risk compared to beta Blockers in AF Patients Jacinthlyn Sylvia31 Aug 2023 11:45 AM ISTA recent study delving into the disparities in heart rate control strategies for individuals with non-permanent atrial fibrillation (AF) has unveiled...
Pulsed-field or thermal ablation, which is better for treating paroxysmal atrial fibrillation? Dr. Kamal Kant Kohli31 Aug 2023 10:00 AM ISTUSA: The ADVENT trial showed pulsed field catheter ablation to be noninferior to thermal ablation with respect to safety and efficacy among patients...
ESC 2023 Update: Study suggests against switching to newer anticoagulants in frail elderly patients with atrial fibrillation Dr. Kamal Kant Kohli31 Aug 2023 9:30 AM ISTNetherlands: In frail elderly patients with atrial fibrillation, switching vitamin K antagonist (VKA) treatment to a non-vitamin K antagonist oral...
Anticoagulation with edoxaban fails in patients with atrial high-rate episodes Dr. Kamal Kant Kohli30 Aug 2023 10:30 AM ISTGermany: Anticoagulation with edoxaban fails to significantly reduce the incidence of a composite of stroke, cardiovascular death, or systemic...
Medical Bulletin 29/August/2023 Isra Zaman29 Aug 2023 3:15 PM ISTHere are the top medical news of the day:Anti-cancer properties found in Kencur ginger in new studyKencur ginger, also known as "Kaempferia galanga,"...
Flecainide may help achieve sinus rhythm in young rheumatic AF patients undergoing MVR Jacinthlyn Sylvia29 Aug 2023 10:00 AM ISTA recent study found that oral flecainide, a medication used to treat certain heart rhythm disorders, could be a valuable option for patients who...
ESC 2023 Update: Colchicine does not reduce primary outcomes in patients undergoing major non-cardiac thoracic surgery: COP-AF trial Dr. Kamal Kant Kohli28 Aug 2023 10:30 AM ISTCanada: In patients undergoing major non-cardiac thoracic surgery, colchicine fails to significantly reduce perioperative atrial fibrillation (AF) or...
Younger AF patients may benefit more from MRI-guided ablation treatments Dr. Kamal Kant Kohli26 Aug 2023 9:45 AM ISTTulane University researchers have found in one of the largest global studies of treatments for heart arrhythmias DECAAF II trial, that...
New tool to reduce stroke risk developed Isra Zaman26 Aug 2023 9:30 AM ISTResearchers at the University of East Anglia have developed a new way of identifying patients at risk of an irregular heartbeat, known as 'atrial...
