Alfried Krupp Krankenhaus

This study compared two newer, non-heat-based catheter ablation systems for treating a common heart rhythm disorder called paroxysmal atrial fibrillation (AFib). One hundred patients were randomly assigned to receive one of the two approved systems. Researchers tracked how well t…

This study aimed to find the best way to detect a hidden irregular heartbeat (atrial fibrillation) in people who recently had a mini-stroke (TIA). Researchers tested if longer heart monitoring with a small implanted device or a 28-day external patch found more cases than a standa…