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Arrhythmia
The Practical Cardiology™ Arrhythmia clinical resource center provides information and insights for those interested in the latest from the field of heart rhythm disorders. From atrial fibrillation to ventricular tachycardia and everything in between, this page is where readers can find articles, videos, podcasts, and conference coverage related to arrhythmias and electrophysiology.
Pair of Trials Demonstrate Reveal LINQ's Ability to Improve Detection of Atrial Fibrillation
June 03, 2021
Simultaneously published in JAMA, the PER DIEM and STROKE-AF trials demonstrate the ability of Medtronic's insertable cardiac monitor, Reveal LlNQ, to improve detection of atrial fibrillation in patients with a history of stroke.
Meta-Analysis Details CVD Risk After Thyroidectomy in Patients with Thyroid Cancer
June 03, 2021
Data from AACE 2021 suggests the risk of cardiovascular disease was 15% greater among patients with thyroid cancer who underwent thyroidectomy than the general population, but found no significant difference in risk of cardiac mortality and atrial fibrillation.
FIDELIO-DKD Analysis Finds Finerenone Reduces Risk of New-Onset AFib
May 17, 2021
An analysis of FIDELIO-DKD indicates use of finerenone was associated with significant reductions in risk of new-onset atrial fibrillation in patients with type 2 diabetes and chronic kidney disease.
Cryoablation Bests Antiarrhythmic Drugs for Quality of Life in AFib Patients
May 15, 2021
An analysis of STOP AF First presented at ACC.21 details the quality of life improvements observed with cryoablation versus antiarrhythmic drugs as initial treatment for atrial fibrillation.
LAAOS III: Left Atrial Appendage Occlusion Cuts Stroke Risk in Patients with Atrial Fibrillation
May 15, 2021
Results of the LAAOS III trial provide evidence suggesting left atrial appendage occlusion could reduce risk of ischemic events by nearly a third and also reduce risk of stroke by more than 40% in patients with atrial fibrillation.
Study Warns of Increased Incidence, Risk of Death with Arrhythmias in Cannabis Users
April 23, 2021
An analysis of the National Inpatient Sample presented at the European Heart Rhythm Association 2021 Congress is shedding light on cannabis use and the risk of death among patients with arrhythmia.
Aspirin Without an Indication Comes with More Risk than Reward in Patients on DOACs
April 20, 2021
Data from a group of anticoagulant clinics in Michigan suggests aspirin use without an indication in patients with atrial fibrillation or VTE using DOACs was associated with an increased risk of bleeding and hospitalizations.
DOACs May be More Effective than Warfarin for Valvular AFib
March 30, 2021
An analysis of claims data by investigators at University of Pennsylvania indicates DOACs were associated with a 36% lower risk of stroke or systemic embolism and was also associated with a reduction in risk of major bleeding.
American Indians at Increased Stroke Risk, Regardless of Whether They Had AFib
March 03, 2021
Data from the Healthcare Cost and Utilization Project detail the apparent increase in risk of stroke faced by American Indian individuals, regardless of whether or not they had atrial fibrillation.
Large-Scale Genetic Analysis Indicates Increased Blood Pressure Causes Atrial Fibrillation
February 11, 2021
An analysis of data from the International Consortium of Blood Pressure-Genome Wide Association Studies suggests every 1 mmHg increase in blood pressure was linked to a 1.4-2.6% increase in risk of atrial fibrillation.