EGM-guided PFA for PerAF: 82.4% 12-mo AF/AT-free vs 65.9% with PWI-only. Higher success when procedure terminated AF. #PFA#PersistentAF
Li et al., Heart Rhythm
New short communication on chronic retrieval of atrial leadless pacemakers from US IDE patients. Practical data as the technology expands. #LeadlessPacing#EP
Ip et al., Heart Rhythm
Porcine data: Local ethanol irrigation after submaximal PFA increased acute and 7-day lesion dimensions vs saline. Ethanol alone created no lesions. Potential adjuvant concept for PFA. #PFA#EP
Koya et al., Heart Rhythm O2
November Heart Rhythm is out. Strong focus on the PFA transition: energy source shifts, adjunctive lesion sets, and real-world adverse event analyses. #PFA#AFib
https://t.co/bFDFf4C5ZK
Roman 4 study (Heart Rhythm): No clear acute evidence of increased ventricular arrhythmogenicity after cardioneuroablation in patients without structural heart disease. VT induced only in 2 pts with prior conditions. #Cardioneuroablation#EP
Roman 4 study (Heart Rhythm): No clear acute evidence of increased ventricular arrhythmogenicity after cardioneuroablation in patients without structural heart disease. #Cardioneuroablation#EP
New Heart Rhythm data (364 HCM pts): PFA associated with lower 24-mo AF recurrence vs RF (adj HR 0.57). Lowest complication rate among modalities. #PFA#AFib#HCM
Johner et al. https://t.co/OgrrRI7u7X
These posts are for general education only and are not medical advice. Everyone's situation is different—talk with your own doctor about diagnosis and treatment decisions.
Atrial fibrillation (AFib) is the most common serious heart rhythm problem. The heart's upper chambers beat fast & irregularly instead of in a steady rhythm. About 1 in 3 people develop it in their lifetime. It's treatable—and knowing the signs matters. 🫀 #AFib
Everyday steps that help: ✅ Take meds as prescribed ✅ Keep a symptom diary ✅ Know your stroke-risk score ✅ See your doctor regularly ✅ Make heart-healthy changes. Small actions add up. 💪 #PatientEmpowerment