In older AFib patients, bleeding raises death risk 4x, stroke nearly 2x—highlighting treatment complexities.
Atrial Fibrillation
Cancer diagnosis and atrial fibrillation are strongly linked; heart monitoring is crucial especially soon after diagnosis.
Former elite rowers face a 7x higher risk of AFib, despite excellent fitness—underscoring the need for heart screening.
ICMs detect AF in 29% of cryptogenic stroke patients, helping guide timely anticoagulation therapy.
Concomitant surgical ablation is currently underused in patients with atrial fibrillation.
ESC 2025: Acoramidis may reduce AF/flutter burden in ATTR-CM, per new ATTRibute-CM trial analysis discussed by CardioNerds.
Pulsed field ablation proves safe, effective for persistent AF in ADVANTAGE AF trial, showing strong results and improved QoL
Walking at a brisk pace may significantly reduce the risk of heart rhythm disorders, new UK Biobank research shows.
The presence of a CMP-PLP variant was linked to a 1.6-fold increased risk for cardiomyopathy or heart failure.
Gender disparities persist in clinical trials related to atrial fibrillation (AF) management.
Physicians leveraged a surgical technique to achieve partial cardiac denervation, reducing the incidence of POAF post-CABG.
Expert Interviews
AI echocardiogram model could speed cardiac amyloid diagnosis, expanding access in underserved settings.
Dr. Kohli highlights the benefits of early, sustained LDL lowering for greater cardiovascular risk reduction and prevention.
Non-statin therapies key for high-risk patients not at LDL goal, says Dr. Kohli; advocates broader risk assessment.
Aldosterone may be the hidden culprit in hard-to-treat hypertension, offering new hope for targeted therapies.
Deepak Bhatt, MD, discusses EMPACT-MI findings on empagliflozin’s kidney safety and heart failure benefits after ACS.
AI-powered cardiac MRI shows how aging impacts heart structure—and reveals hidden risks from common conditions.
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