ATRIAL FIBRILLATION (AF)

This study tested a systematic 12-step workflow for a newer type of heart ablation (pulsed-field ablation) in 118 adults with atrial fibrillation. The goal was to see if the workflow could improve how well the treatment blocks faulty electrical signals from the lung veins. Partic…

This study looked at whether rebamipide, alone or with pantoprazole, can prevent stomach problems in people with atrial fibrillation who take blood thinners (DOACs). 210 adults at moderate to high risk of blood clots were followed for 24 weeks. The goal was to see if rebamipide r…

This study tested a single hybrid procedure that combines keyhole surgery (thoracoscopy) with a catheter-based approach to treat complex, persistent atrial fibrillation (AF) in 12 patients. The goal was to see if the combined method could completely isolate the abnormal electrica…

This study tested a therapist-assisted online program (HOPE-AF) designed to prevent depression in 28 adults with atrial fibrillation. Participants used modules and communicated with a therapist to address worry and anxiety. The goal was to see if the program was acceptable and ea…

This study tested three different drug combinations to keep people comfortable and sleepy during a heart procedure for atrial fibrillation (an irregular heartbeat). 240 adults having this procedure took part. The goal was to see which combination worked best to achieve the right …

This study tested a new, step-by-step method for heart ablation in 130 adults with atrial fibrillation. The goal was to see if this voltage-guided approach could be as effective as the standard method while possibly causing fewer side effects like esophageal injury. Participants …

This study looked at 40 adults with atrial fibrillation (an irregular heartbeat) to compare two ways of performing a heart procedure called pulmonary vein isolation. One method used advanced 3D heart mapping, while the other used standard X-ray guidance. The goal was to see which…

This pilot study involved 9 people with atrial fibrillation undergoing a standard pulsed field ablation procedure. Researchers collected heart signal data to test a new algorithm that automatically measures local electrical activity. The goal was to see if the automated measureme…

This study tested whether an augmented reality tool (a phone app that shows 3D images) could help heart patients understand their discharge instructions better than the usual paper report. About 300 adults with heart conditions like heart attack or heart failure took part. The go…

This study tested whether using a 3D-printed model of a patient's heart can help doctors better plan a procedure to close off a small heart pouch (the left atrial appendage) that can cause strokes in people with atrial fibrillation. About 184 adults with atrial fibrillation who w…

This study looked at whether using a 3D map of the heart helps doctors deliver pulsed field ablation more accurately for atrial fibrillation. 32 adults with AF were randomly assigned to get ablation with or without the 3D map. The goal was to see if the 3D map leads to better-qua…

This study looked at two different methods for a key step in heart ablation (transseptal puncture) that avoids using X-rays. 28 adults with atrial fibrillation took part. The goal was to see which technique is safer and faster, and to help doctors learn how to do the procedure wi…

This study checked if an artificial intelligence (AI) program called ZywieAI can correctly analyze heart rhythm data collected from a wearable sensor worn for 24 hours. 153 adults wore the sensor, and the AI's findings were compared to reviews by heart doctors. The goal was to se…

This study checked if a generic version of the heart drug dronedarone (400 mg tablets) works the same as the brand-name drug MULTAQ®. It involved 48 healthy Chinese adults and measured drug levels in the blood after eating. The goal was to confirm the generic is equally effective…

This study tested whether a special way of breathing (fast, shallow breaths with controlled pressure) during atrial fibrillation ablation helps keep the treatment catheter more stable. 52 adults having this heart procedure were monitored. The goal was to see if this breathing met…

This study checked if a generic version of dronedarone (400 mg tablets) works the same as the brand-name drug MULTAQ® in 51 healthy Chinese adults under fasting conditions. Participants were all healthy males aged 18 or older. The goal was to see if the generic drug reaches simil…

This study looked at 172 people with atrial fibrillation (an irregular heartbeat) who were having a heart procedure. Researchers found a common imaging artifact called the 'Floating Lotus' sign that can be mistaken for a dangerous blood clot. By understanding this sign, doctors c…