Arrhythmias & EP
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New smart device shows highly accurate AFib detection: mAFA II
The study, conducted in a mass low-risk population in China, correctly identified atrial fibrillation in more than 93% of suspected cases detected...
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COVID-19 cardiovascular complications in children: AHA statement
The statement details what has been learned about how to treat, manage, and prevent cardiovascular complications associated with COVID-19 in...
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Empagliflozin rapidly improves acute heart failure symptoms in hospitalized patients
Empagliflozin showed symptomatic benefits in patients hospitalized for acute heart failure after 2 weeks in a secondary analysis from the EMPULSE...
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FDA approves Fitbit’s AFib-detection software
Fitbit has gained approval for an algorithm that will power an upcoming AFib-detection feature.
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TAVI device shows less deterioration than surgery 5 years out
A transcatheter aortic valve – CoreValve Evolut – is associated for first time with less deterioration than surgical repair at 5 years.
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Extraction of infected implanted cardiac devices rare, despite guidelines
Prompt extraction for implantable device infections is guideline recommended but not often performed.
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FDA approves leadless, single-chamber pacemaker system
The Food and Drug Administration has approved Abbott’s Aveir leadless pacemaker system for patients with bradycardia.
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VALOR-HCM: Novel drug may delay, avert invasive therapy in OHCM
Mavacamten looks promising as a medical alternative to highly invasive septal reduction therapy for patients with obstructive hypertrophic...
From the Journals
Even light drinking ups CV risk; harm rises along with intake
All levels of alcohol intake are harmful with regard to cardiovascular disease, and the risk increases exponentially as alcohol intake rises, even...
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Hybrid ACC 2022 resurrects the live scientific session
The ACC offers a traditional in-person meeting spanning all of cardiology paired with what could be a lasting legacy of the pandemic, a robust,...
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Coffee drinking may cut heart disease risk, prolong survival
A third analysis showed that the benefits of the same level of coffee drinking were observed whether the coffee consumed was instant or brewed...