Tag: atria fibrillation
Analysis of NIS database shows racial disparities in atrial fibrillation outcomes...
Using data from a large and “nationally representative” sample of the US population, a recent study is the first—the authors posit—to demonstrate racial differences...
Algorithm can accurately detect atrial fibrillation and differentiate from sinus rhythm
The algorithm (Kardiaband, AliveCor) for atrial fibrillation (AF) detection, when supported by physician review can accurately differentiate AF from sinus rhythm (SR). This technology...
Biomarker predicts success of atrial fibrillation treatment
Written by Hannah Woolley, Cardiac Rhythm News Editor
Heart imaging has been successfully used to predict the benefit or futility of catheter ablation. The investigators...
Warfarin linked to lower rate of cancer, particularly for atrial fibrillation...
A recent study by Gry Haaland (University of Bergen, Bergen, Norway) et al published in the Journal of the American Association of Medicine (JAMA):...
Acesion Pharma receives approval for Phase I study in atrial fibrillation
Acesion Pharma, a Danish biotech company developing novel treatments for atrial fibrillation (AF), the most common cardiac arrhythmia, announced it has received approval to...
Heart For Heart initiative launched to improve smartphone detection of arrhythmia
Happitech, Arrhythmia Alliance and Bug Labs are to announce the launch of the Heart for Heart e-health initiative. This programme asks people to participate...