RAPID – Self-Administered Etripamil Improves PSVT Conversion to Sinus Rhythm
Key Points -The RAPID study achieved its primary efficacy endpoint of terminating…
NOVA – No significant difference in rate of post-op AF with botulinum toxin vs placebo
Key Points: -In a Phase II, dose-ranging trial of epicardial fat pad…
SMART-MI shows Benefits of Cardiac Monitoring after Myocardial Infarction
KEY POINTS: Implantable Cardioverter Defibrillators (ICDs) are indicated for post-myocardial infarction patients…
Real-World Data Supports Continued use of Transcatheter Left Atrial Appendage Occlusion
The WATCHMAN left atrial appendage occluder device has been widely accepted as…
STOP AF First Trial: Cryoballoon Ablation Is Superior to Antiarrhythmic Drug Therapy for the Prevention of Atrial Arrhythmia Recurrence in Patients With Paroxysmal Atrial Fibrillation
A recent trial by Dr. Oussama M. Wazni, published in the New…
Early Atrial Fibrillation Clinical Trial: Superiority of Catheter Cryoablation Over Antiarrhythmic Therapy as First Line Therapy for Paroxysmal Atrial Fibrillation
A recent study by Dr. Jason G. Andrade, published in New England Journal…
DAPA Trial: Prophylactic Defibrillator Implantation After Primary Percutaneous Coronary Intervention Lowers Long Term Mortality in Patients at High Risk of Death
Results of the DAPA trial, published in Circulation: Arrhythmia and Electrophysiology, demonstrated…
Retrospective Population-Based Cohort Study Showed Increased Mortality of Cardiac Arrest Patients With Non-shockable Rhythm After Application of Targeted Temperature Management
A recent study by Dr. Khan and his colleagues, published in the…
Integrated Management of Atrial Fibrillation in Primary Care Demonstrates 45% Reduction in All-Cause Mortality Compared to Usual Care in Elderly Patients
In a recent Dutch study, published in European Heart Journal, integrated care for…
Trial Shows Abstinence From Alcohol Can Reduce Recurrence of Atrial Fibrillation In Patients With Paroxysmal Atrial Fibrillation Who Regularly Consume Alcohol
In an original study conducted by Dr. Aleksandr Voskoboinik et al. recently…
The Sarcomeric Human Cardiomyopathy Registry: Race Associated with Disease Expression and Clinical Outcomes Among Patients with Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy
Hypertrophic cardiomyopathy (HCM) is the most common inherited genetic disorder of the…
Persistently Elevated Neuropeptide Y, a Sympathetic Neurotransmitter, is Found to be Associated with Ventricular Arrhythmias in Patients with Myocardial Infarction
The sympathetic drive leading to the release of arrhythmogenic agents after myocardial…
Mouse Study Shows High Saturated Fat Diet May Promote Arrhythmias By Activating NADPH Oxidase 2
In an original article written by Leroy C. Joseph et al, it…
Registry Data Demonstrates No Difference in Survival Between Extracorporeal CPR and Conventional CPR in Patients With Out of Hospital Cardiac Arrest
A study led by Dr. Wulfran Bougouin published in the European Heart…
ADRIFT Trial: Low-Dose Rivaroxaban is Superior to Dual Antiplatelet Therapy for Controlling Thrombin Generation after Left Atrial Appendage Closure in Atrial Fibrillation Patients
According to the results of Assessment of Dual Antiplatelet Therapy Versus Rivaroxaban…
RM-ALONE: Trial Demonstrates A More Efficient and Simpler Follow Up Protocol For Patients with Implantable Cardiac Defibrillators and Pacemakers
A randomized trial led by Dr. Francisco Javier Garcia-Fernandez, published in the…
HEARTLINE: A 180,000 Patient-Strong, Pragmatic, Real World Randomized Trial Assesses the Prowess of Apple Technology in Afib Diagnosis and Improvement of Hard Outcomes
The design of the HEARTLINE randomized trial of up to 180,000 pts…
2018: Cardiology News at A Glance
COAPT trial This prospective, multicenter, open-label, randomized trial aimed to assess the…
Atrial Fibrillation in a Cancer Setting: Understanding Unmet Needs in Cardio-Oncology
A new study by Neal et al. demonstrated that although patients with…
Does the Wearable Cardioverter-Defibrillator Benefit MI Patients?
In patients with acute myocardial infarction (MI) and a left ventricular ejection…