Gasdermin D found to play a crucial role in heart arrhythmias
Atrial fibrillation (AF) is a common form of heart arrhythmia, a serious condition in which the heart beats so fast that ...
Tag: Arrhythmia
New NSF award supports study of arrhythmias in diseased hearts
Cardiovascular disease affects nearly half of the adults in the United States, posing a significant public health challenge. To improve ...
Cryoablation for PFO closure in AF patients undergoing PVI
New research shows that cryoablation is a safe and effective approach to close congenital patent foramen ovale (PFO, a small ...
AI-powered ECG model predicts heart disease risk with precision
Developed using data from diverse patient groups, AIRE’s advanced AI predicts heart disease risk and mortality with precision, giving clinicians ...
Road and aircraft noise linked to elevated atrial fibrillation risk, study reveals
New research from a large Nordic cohort study suggests that prolonged exposure to road and aircraft noise may elevate the ...
Uncovering the link between pollutants and arrhythmia risk
Arrhythmias, a group of disorders that disrupt the normal rhythm of the heart, can lead to serious health complications such ...
Mayo Clinic pioneers use of pulsed field ablation to treat atrial fibrillation
Cardiologists in Mayo Clinic's Heart Rhythm Clinic are using a new innovative energy source to safely and successfully treat a ...
PhRMA Foundation awards grants to fight health disparities with digital health tools
The PhRMA Foundation (PhF) awarded $500,000 grants to David G. Armstrong, DPM, MD, PhD, of the University of Southern California and ...
Study shows antipsychotic drugs increase health risks in dementia patients
In a recent British Medical Journal study, researchers assess the adverse effects associated with the use of antipsychotic drugs in people with ...
Treating gum disease during AFib blanking period could reduce recurrence risk
In a recent study published in the Journal of the American Heart Association, researchers assessed whether periodontal treatment during the ...