A safer, more effective atrial fibrillation treatment method using magnetic gel may be on the way

Atrial fibrillation is a common heart condition characterized by a rapid, irregular heartbeat stemming from the heart's upper ...
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Lifestyle factors including higher body mass index and smoking are associated with changes in left-atrial size and function

In this prospective cohort study, lifestyle behaviours, especially higher body mass index (BMI) and smoking, are associated ...
The New England Journal of Medicine

Left Atrial Appendage Occlusion during Cardiac Surgery to Prevent Stroke

Surgical occlusion of the left atrial appendage has been hypothesized to prevent ischemic stroke in patients with atrial fibrillation, but this has not been proved. The procedure can be performed ...
Healio

Atrial scarring seen on cardiac MRI may predict irregular heartbeat in healthy adults

Please provide your email address to receive an email when new articles are posted on . A post hoc analysis of the MESA cohort study shows left atrial scarring seen on MRI may predict incident atrial ...
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Three Cases of Challenging Anatomy for Left Atrial Appendage Closure

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TCT 549: Association of Left Atrial Appendage Anatomy With Peri-Device Leak at Mid-Term Follow Up

TCT 1269: Ad Hoc Left Main Stem PCI Following Guide Catheter Dissection in a Patient With RCA CTO and Size Discrepancy: Benefits of a Modern DES With Hyperexpansile Capacity Receive the the latest ...
Healio

Left atrial appendage closure may not confer benefit vs. drug therapy in high-risk AF

Please provide your email address to receive an email when new articles are posted on . In patients with atrial fibrillation and high risk for stroke and bleeding, left atrial appendage occlusion was ...
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Left Atrial Appendage Closure Reduced Bleeding After Afib Ablation

CHICAGO -- For patients at high risk of stroke who underwent catheter-based atrial fibrillation ablation, left atrial appendage closure led to less bleeding compared with oral anticoagulation, the ...