Atrial Fibrillation Early Recurrence After Cardioversion - Medscape
Atrial fibrillation recurrence is common, especially during the first 2 weeks, even when the patients are on antiarrhythmic therapy . . .
Into the Fray: Cardioversion Without OAC in Watchman Patients
Oct 30, 2019 · A small series provides provocative new data on the safety of performing direct current cardioversion (DCCV) without oral anticoagulation in high-risk patients with a Watchman left atrial ...
Electrical Cardioversion for AF -- The State of the Art
Aside from patient factors, a number of factors may influence the immediate success of cardioversion, that is, a complete failure to cardiovert. These include electrode placement, shock polarity ...
Better Late Than Never: SHAM-PVI Shows AF Ablation Works
Oct 10, 2024 · Electrophysiologist John Mandrola interviews Rick Veasey and Rajdip Dulai about the strengths and limits of the SHAM-PVI study, the first sham-controlled trial of atrial fibrillation ablation.
Coffee Drops Risk for Atrial Fibrillation, Flutter - Medscape
The DECAF trial shows that drinking one cup of caffeinated coffee a day may actually reduce atrial fibrillation or flutter.
Patient Catches on Fire, Highlights Need for Prevention
Jun 14, 2023 · This rare but deadly complication can be avoided by reducing supplemental oxygen and adding fire safety checks to surgical time-outs, experts say.
Optimal Pad Position in Transcutaneous Pacing - Medscape
Jan 11, 2023 · After successful cardioversion to sinus rhythm, the cardioversion pads were removed, and two new sets of pacer pads were placed on the patients' chests.
AF Ablation Works…But: SHAM PVI - Medscape
Sep 18, 2024 · The first sham-controlled trial of atrial fibrillation ablation with pulmonary vein isolation shows a placebo-resistant benefit, but questions remain about how it works, writes John Mandrola, MD.
FDA Approves First Pulsed Field Ablation System for AF - Medscape
Medtronic's PulseSelect Pulsed Field Ablation System was approved for the treatment of paroxysmal and persistent atrial fibrillation.
Electrical Cardioversion for AF -- The State of the Art
Cardioversion of sustained AF traditionally requires a period of prior anti-coagulation (a month, following current guidelines) to minimize the thromboembolic risk.