ATRIAL FIBRILLATION (AF)

This study tested whether using a 3D-printed, patient-specific model of a heart chamber helps doctors better plan a procedure to prevent strokes in people with a common heart rhythm problem (atrial fibrillation). The procedure blocks off a small pouch in the heart where blood clo…

This study checked if a new, lower-cost generic version of a heart rhythm drug (dronedarone) works the same in the body as the established brand-name drug (Multaq). It involved 48 healthy male volunteers who each took both pills. Researchers measured drug levels in the blood to s…

This study tested different approaches for performing a heart procedure called pulsed-field ablation, which treats atrial fibrillation (an irregular heartbeat). Researchers compared how well different techniques kept the treated areas of the heart isolated over time. The study in…

This study tested two ways to guide a heart procedure for people with atrial fibrillation (AF), an irregular heartbeat. Forty patients had a catheter ablation to electrically isolate the pulmonary veins, which can trigger AF. Researchers compared using advanced 3D electroanatomic…

This small study tested a new, combined procedure for people with complex, long-lasting atrial fibrillation (AF) that hasn't responded to medication. Doctors performed both a minimally invasive surgery and a catheter-based procedure at the same time to try to block the faulty ele…

This study tested whether using a special 3D mapping system improves the placement of pulsed field ablation lesions during a heart procedure for atrial fibrillation. Researchers compared the new mapping system against standard imaging methods in 32 patients. The goal was to see i…

This study tested a new, more targeted approach for a heart procedure called pulmonary vein isolation, which is used to treat atrial fibrillation (AFib). Researchers wanted to see if using a special voltage map to guide where to apply the ablation energy was as good at preventing…

This study tested whether giving heart patients an augmented reality app at discharge could help them better understand their care. Over 300 patients who had a heart attack, heart failure, or other heart conditions were given either standard paperwork or the paperwork plus an app…

This study tested a new way of helping patients breathe during a procedure to fix an irregular heartbeat. Doctors compared a special, fast, shallow breathing method to the standard method in the same 52 patients. The goal was to see if the new method kept the surgical tool more s…

This study investigated a common ultrasound artifact that looks like a blood clot in the heart but isn't dangerous. Researchers examined 172 patients with atrial fibrillation to understand this 'Floating Lotus' sign and identify which patients are most likely to have it. The goal…

This study tested whether a new AI computer program could accurately analyze heart rhythm data collected from a wearable sensor. 153 adults with known heart rhythm conditions wore the sensor for 24 hours. Researchers compared the AI's analysis of the data to the assessments made …

This study tested a new online program called HOPE-AF, designed to prevent depression in people diagnosed with atrial fibrillation (AF), a common heart rhythm problem. The program was therapist-assisted and personalized, targeting specific risk factors like stress or loneliness. …

This study tested three different sedation combinations during a heart procedure called pulsed field ablation for atrial fibrillation. Researchers wanted to see which sedation method worked best to keep patients comfortably sedated while minimizing side effects like low blood pre…

This study tested whether Rebamipide helps protect the stomach in people with atrial fibrillation who take blood-thinning medications. Researchers compared Rebamipide alone, Pantoprazole alone, and the combination of both medicines over 24 weeks. The goal was to see which approac…

This study tested if a new generic version of a heart rhythm drug (dronedarone) works the same way in the body as the original brand-name drug (MULTAQ®). It involved 51 healthy male volunteers who took single doses of each drug. Researchers measured the drug levels in the volunte…

This study compared two different techniques for performing a key step in a heart procedure without using X-ray guidance. Researchers tested these methods in 28 patients with atrial fibrillation who were scheduled for a heart rhythm procedure. The goal was to see which technique …

This small, completed pilot study aimed to gather data and test a new computer tool. The tool was designed to measure electrical signals from the heart in real-time during a pulsed field ablation procedure for atrial fibrillation (AFib). It involved 9 participants with AFib who w…