In randomized trials in patients with atrial fibrillation (AF), treatment strategies that restore and maintain sinus rhythm (rhythm control) have not shown convincing advantages over those that simply ...
COMPASS presents a “scalable framework” for other centers that want to improve AF care, but additional efforts are needed.
Atrial fibrillation (AF) in older adults extends well beyond stroke prevention. Advancing age is the strongest demographic driver of AF prevalence and ...
MONTREAL and CHARLOTTE, N.C., Sept. 27, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Milestone Pharmaceuticals Inc. (MIST) today announced that results from a double-blind, randomized, placebo-controlled Phase 2 etripamil ...
CHARLESTON, S.C. (WCSC) — Both doctors and patients say being extra aware of how a heart is beating could save lives. The Medical University of South Carolina’s Chief of Cardiac Electrophysiology and ...
Guidelines may vary, but generally, heart rates greater than 120 to 150 beats per minute can be dangerous. When the heart rate is that high, a person with AFib should consider seeking medical ...
ECG aberrancy means the heartbeat does not follow the usual conduction system of the heart. Atrial fibrillation with ECG aberrancy means people have an irregular heart rhythm with abnormal conduction.
A new study has raised concerns about how certain commonly used heart medicines may interact and affect patient safety. The ...