ATRIAL FIBRILLATION

This study tested a procedure called cryoballoon ablation in people who have both a common irregular heartbeat (atrial fibrillation) and severe heart failure. The procedure uses extreme cold to create small scars in the heart to block the faulty electrical signals causing the irr…

This study tested whether a personalized heart ablation approach works better than the standard method for persistent atrial fibrillation. Researchers compared two techniques in 377 adults with persistent AF who hadn't responded well to medication. One group received standard abl…

This study tested whether a computer program could help doctors better follow established treatment guidelines for patients with atrial fibrillation (an irregular heartbeat) and high blood pressure. Researchers compared patient outcomes between clinics using the computer tool and…

This study tested whether sending mild electrical signals under the skin of the chest could help control atrial fibrillation (AFib) in people whose symptoms weren't helped by standard medications. 46 adults with symptomatic AFib had a small wire implanted under their skin; half r…

This study tested a heart procedure for people with an irregular heartbeat (atrial fibrillation) who have had a brain bleed. Because blood thinners are too dangerous for these patients, doctors tried sealing off a small pouch in the heart where clots often form. The goal was to s…

This study tested a heart implant procedure against standard blood-thinning medication for people with a common heart rhythm problem (atrial fibrillation). The goal was to see if sealing off a small pouch in the heart could prevent strokes as effectively as medication, but with a…

This study compared two medication strategies to prevent strokes in people with atrial fibrillation (AFib) who had successfully undergone a procedure called catheter ablation to correct their irregular heartbeat. Researchers wanted to know if continuing with a stronger blood-thin…

This study compared two different types of electrical shocks used by defibrillators to restore normal heart rhythm in people with atrial fibrillation. Researchers tested 546 patients to see whether a 200J shock from a Zoll defibrillator or a 360J shock from a Lifepak defibrillato…

This study compared two different approaches for catheter ablation, a procedure that uses heat or cold to create small scars in the heart to stop irregular heartbeats. It involved 480 adults with persistent atrial fibrillation who had not responded well to medication. Researchers…

This study observed how well the blood-thinning medication edoxaban worked and how safe it was for preventing strokes in Korean patients aged 80 and older who had atrial fibrillation. Doctors followed over 1,200 patients for up to a year after they were prescribed the drug as par…

This study tested a new remote magnetic navigation system for performing catheter ablation in people with atrial fibrillation (AFib), a common irregular heartbeat. Researchers followed 804 patients to see if this technology could make the procedure safer, reduce radiation exposur…

This study tested a new computer software (VX1 algorithm) to guide a second heart ablation procedure for people whose atrial fibrillation (AFib) returned after a first ablation. The goal was to see if this tailored approach could better stop AFib from coming back. It involved 96 …

This study collected real-world data on the WATCHMAN FLX Pro device, which is implanted in the heart to close off a small pouch called the left atrial appendage. The goal is to reduce stroke risk in people with atrial fibrillation, potentially allowing them to stop taking long-te…

This study tested whether a coordinated, multi-specialty care team led by a heart rhythm specialist could better manage atrial fibrillation (AF). It involved 343 adults diagnosed with AF and aimed to reduce the amount of time patients spent in AF and prevent serious heart complic…

This study aimed to find out if a heart procedure called cryoablation works better than standard antiarrhythmic drugs for people with persistent atrial fibrillation (AFib). It involved 196 patients who were randomly assigned to receive either the freezing procedure or medication.…

This small pilot study tested whether having pharmacists manage blood-thinning medication for older adults with atrial fibrillation (AF) could improve stroke prevention care. Researchers enrolled 14 participants from community pharmacies who were not receiving optimal treatment. …

This study observed how well a small heart implant device works to prevent strokes in people with atrial fibrillation in Southeast Asia. It followed 104 patients who received the device to check its safety and effectiveness over one year. The goal was to see if this procedure is …

This study compared two different heart ablation techniques for people who have both atrial fibrillation (an irregular heartbeat) and heart failure. Researchers looked back at medical records from 700 patients to see if a newer technique called pulsed-field ablation works as well…

This study tested a device called the Lariat to tie off a small pouch in the heart where clots can form in people with atrial fibrillation. The goal was to prevent strokes in patients who cannot safely take standard blood-thinning medications. Doctors performed the procedure on a…

This study tested a new way to decide which older adults should get extra help from a care coordinator. Researchers wanted to see if asking people about their own difficulties managing care was better at preventing emergency room visits and hospital stays than the usual method, w…

This study tested if using a CPAP machine at night, which treats sleep apnea, could also help reduce episodes of an irregular heartbeat called atrial fibrillation. It involved 25 adults who had both conditions. Researchers measured changes in heart rhythm, heart structure, and qu…

This study tested whether a small device implanted in the heart is a good alternative to taking daily blood thinners for people who have had a procedure to treat atrial fibrillation (AFib). It involved 1,600 high-risk patients who were randomly assigned to receive either the impl…

This study tested a new medical device called the DiamondTemp Ablation System for people with persistent atrial fibrillation (AFib) that doesn't respond to medications. Doctors used the device to carefully heat and scar small areas of heart tissue that cause the irregular heartbe…

This study tested whether adding the diabetes medication metformin to a standard heart ablation procedure helps prevent the return of atrial fibrillation (AFib), an irregular heartbeat. It involved 117 overweight adults without diabetes who were scheduled for ablation. Researcher…

This study tested a new computer tool called VISITAG that helps doctors during a heart procedure for atrial fibrillation. The tool automatically tracks where the doctor applies energy to the heart, aiming to make the procedure more effective at stopping irregular heartbeats and s…

This study tested a new medical device system designed to treat a common type of irregular heartbeat called atrial fibrillation. The system uses pulsed electrical fields to create scar tissue in the heart to block the faulty electrical signals. The trial involved 392 adults whose…

This study aimed to find the best way to measure if medication is working well for people with atrial fibrillation who choose a 'rate control' treatment strategy. Researchers tested 13 patients using exercise tests to see if a simple resting heart rate check is a good guide for a…

This study tested if a small device that plugs a part of the heart is safer and more effective than standard blood-thinning medications for preventing strokes. It involved 81 high-risk patients who had both a narrowed aortic valve (treated with a minimally invasive valve replacem…

This study aimed to see how easy it was for doctors to use a new heart mapping and ablation system during a procedure for atrial fibrillation. It involved 50 adults with a specific type of irregular heartbeat that didn't respond well to medication. The main goal was to collect fe…

This study tested a small implant device designed to seal off a pouch in the heart called the left atrial appendage. The goal was to see if this device could safely reduce the risk of stroke in people with a common heart rhythm problem (atrial fibrillation) who cannot take long-t…

This study tested the safety and effectiveness of a new medical device system (the OMNYPULSE catheter and TRUPULSE generator) for treating a type of irregular heartbeat called paroxysmal atrial fibrillation (PAF). The procedure aims to electrically isolate the problematic heart v…

This study tested whether people with a common irregular heartbeat (atrial fibrillation) should stop drinking coffee after a heart rhythm reset treatment. Researchers randomly assigned 200 patients to either quit coffee or keep drinking it for six months to see which group had fe…

This study tested the safety and effectiveness of a specialized medical device system used in a heart procedure. The procedure aims to control a type of irregular heartbeat called paroxysmal atrial fibrillation in people whose medications have not worked. Researchers tracked seri…

This study tested a special balloon catheter that uses heat energy to treat atrial fibrillation, a common heart rhythm disorder. Researchers enrolled 397 adults whose symptoms weren't controlled by medications to see if this one-time procedure could safely reduce or eliminate the…

This study observed nearly 400 Algerian adults with atrial fibrillation who were prescribed the blood thinner Trombix® (rivaroxaban). The goal was to see how safe and effective the drug is in everyday use and how it affects patients' quality of life. Researchers tracked side effe…

This study compared two common procedures used to treat a persistent abnormal heart rhythm called atrial fibrillation. One procedure uses heat (radiofrequency) and the other uses cold (cryoballoon) to electrically isolate the veins in the heart that can trigger the problem. All p…

This study aimed to confirm if a simple checklist, called the ATE score, could reliably rule out dangerous blood clots in the heart before a common procedure for irregular heartbeat. The goal was to see if this score could safely replace a more invasive and uncomfortable scan for…

This study tested whether wearing an Apple Watch could help detect atrial fibrillation (an irregular heartbeat) faster in older adults at high risk for stroke. 436 participants aged 65+ were randomly assigned to either wear the watch for daily monitoring or receive standard medic…

This study tested how well a new wristwatch device measures heart rate and detects atrial fibrillation (an irregular heartbeat). Researchers compared the device's readings to those from standard medical equipment. The study included 365 adults, some with healthy hearts and some w…

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…

This study aimed to find better ways to predict if a medication called flecainide will work for people with atrial fibrillation (AFib), a common irregular heartbeat. Researchers followed 50 patients for a year, using detailed heart scans and ECG tests to see if they could identif…

This study tested how well a home health device, the Withings BeamO, can automatically detect an irregular heart rhythm called atrial fibrillation (AFib). Researchers compared the device's readings against the standard 12-lead ECG used in hospitals. The goal was to see if this si…

This study tested whether a structured weight loss and behavioral support program could reduce symptoms related to atrial fibrillation (AF) in older, overweight patients. 119 participants aged 60-85 with persistent AF were randomly assigned to either the weight loss program or us…

This small pilot study explored whether a mindfulness-based therapy could help people with atrial fibrillation (AFib) who also experience significant anxiety. Thirteen participants with AFib and high anxiety sensitivity received four to five individual sessions. The goal was to s…

This study collected heart scan data from 100 people who were already getting a standard heart procedure. The goal was to test and improve a software tool that helps doctors measure parts of the heart from scans. No new treatments or tests were given; researchers only used data f…

This study tested a new recording system designed to analyze heart signals during procedures to treat persistent atrial fibrillation (AFib). Researchers collected data from 21 patients undergoing standard ablation treatment to see how well the system's analysis software worked. T…

This small, completed study aimed to find better ways to predict who is at risk for a type of stroke caused by blood clots from the heart, even in people without the common heart rhythm problem atrial fibrillation. Researchers used detailed heart and brain scans on a small group …

This study looked at whether special heart mapping techniques can predict how well a common treatment for atrial fibrillation (irregular heartbeat) will work. Researchers followed 175 patients who received radiofrequency ablation treatment, tracking them for 18 months to see if t…

This study looked at whether a common heart procedure called catheter ablation changes a patient's risk scores for stroke and bleeding. Researchers followed 167 adults with irregular heartbeats (atrial fibrillation or flutter) who were getting this procedure for the first time. T…

This study looked back at the medical records of over 12,500 people in Korea with atrial fibrillation (AF), a common heart rhythm problem. Researchers analyzed how the condition's features changed over time and linked those changes to serious health outcomes like stroke and death…

This study looked back at the health records of over 2 million French adults with atrial fibrillation (AF), a common heart rhythm problem. Researchers compared how many people had strokes, major bleeding, or died between those who took blood-thinning medication (anticoagulants) a…

This study tested a new visual tool designed to help patients with a common heart rhythm problem (atrial fibrillation) make better decisions about a treatment called catheter ablation. The tool showed patients what symptom improvements they might realistically expect after the pr…

This study aimed to measure how much heart tissue a new, larger freezing balloon catheter could treat during a standard procedure for atrial fibrillation (AFib). Researchers used detailed 3D heart maps before and after the procedure in 20 patients with intermittent AFib to measur…

This study tested a new imaging system called VERAFEYE while doctors performed standard heart procedures. The goal was to see how well the system worked and get feedback from the doctors using it. The information will help the company improve the device for future use. The study …