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    Smart watches can be helpful in predicting future risk of atrial fibrillation, heart failure

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    UK: A new study led by UCL researchers has suggested the use of wearable devices such as smartwatches for detecting a higher risk of developing heart failure and irregular heart rhythms in later life.  “In middle-aged individuals without cardiovascular disease, premature contractions identified in 15 s single-lead ECGs strongly associated with an increased risk of […] More

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    Statin use lowers stroke risk among atrial fibrillation patients

    Statin use lowers stroke risk among atrial fibrillation patients

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    China: Taking statins for many years may protect against stroke than short-term use, a recent study of more than 50,000 patients with atrial fibrillation has revealed.  The study found reduced risks of stroke and transient ischaemic attack in those who started statins within a year of diagnosis versus those who did not. The findings are […] More

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    IV sotalol loading safe and feasible in adult patients with atrial fibrillation: DASH-AF trial

    IV sotalol loading safe and feasible in adult patients with atrial fibrillation: DASH-AF trial

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    USA: Findings from the DASH-AF trial have shown the safety and feasibility of rapid IV sotalol loading for rhythm control in patients with atrial fibrillation/flutter versus conventional oral loading with significant cost reduction. The findings were published in JACC: Clinical Electrophysiology on Feb 22, 2023. “Our findings support a practice shift from conventional 3-day PO […] More