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SK Channels as a New AAD Target
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Arrhythmia Academy
A substudy of the ADVANTAGE AF trial has demonstrated that for treating typical atrial flutter (AFL), pulsed field ablation (PFA) is as effective and safe as conventional radiofrequency ablation (RFA), but significantly more efficient.¹ The study focused on adjunctive cavotricuspid isthmus (CTI) ablation, a common procedure performed during atrial fibrillation (AF) ablation.Mechanism of ActionPFA…
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AHA 2025 - Dr Vivek Y Reddy (Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai, New York, US) joins us to share findings from the PFA-SHAM study (NCT05717725) investigating pulsed field ablation (PFA) versus sham ablation to treat AF. Patients enrolled in the study underwent an electrophysiology study to ensure they had no concealed AV bypass tract or supraventricular tachycardia, and patients were then…
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ESC Congress 24 — AF screening with a wearable ECG device increases diagnosis by over 50% but did not significantly reduce hospitalisation rates for stroke.We are joined onsite at ESC Congress 2024 by Dr Renato Lopes (Duke University Medical Center, NC) to discuss the findings from the GUARD-AF Trial (NCT04126486, Bristol-Myers Squibb), which was designed to determine if screening for undiagnosed…
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ESC Congress 24 — SHAM-PVI study finds pulmonary vein isolation effective in reducing atrial fibrillation (AF) episodes, improving quality of life.We are joined onsite by Dr Rick Veasey (Eastbourne District General Hospital, Eastbourne, UK) to discuss the findings from a SHAM-PVI, a randomized sham-controlled study of pulmonary vein isolation in symptomatic atrial fibrillation (NCT04272762; East…
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A new policy statement released by HRS underscores the importance of continual training and education for electrophysiologists performing catheter ablation of atrial fibrillation (AF).In this short interview, Dr Kenneth Ellenbogen (VCU School of Medicine, US) discusses the key recommendations within this policy statement to ensure a strong electrophysiology base and skillset to achieve the best…
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AHA Conference 2024 - Five-Year safety and efficacy follow-up outcomes investigating the non-inferiority of the AMPLATZER Amulet device (Abbott Medical Devices) against the commercially available WATCHMAN (Boston Scientific) device.Dr Dhanunjaya Lakkireddy (Kansas City Heart Rhythm Institute - HCA Midwest, KS, US) joins us onsite at AHA Conference to discuss the findings from Amulet IDE …
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Anticoagulant Use in Older Adults
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