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Study: Keep Rhythm Drugs Onboard After Ablation to Prevent Recurrence

Drugs ineffective before procedure help afterward, randomized trial shows

Angina Drug May Have Some Ventricular Antiarrhythmic Effects

Trial failed overall but on-tx analysis indicates VT/VF prevention

Novel Nasal Spray Promising for Some Tachycardias

Phase II results may suggest safe way to convert outside the hospital

Study: Long Detection Intervals Necessary for Single-Chamber ICDs

Fewer therapies delivered, better outcomes from waiting a few more beats

ORBIT Score Pinpoints Repeat GI Bleeds with Anticoagulation

Patients rated as high risk show greater rates of rebleeding

Wake-up Drug for Stroke Fatigue; Bike to Work; T2D Complications

Cardiovascular Daily wraps up the top cardiology news of the week

All About Dabigatran Reversal in the ED

Agent now available for reversing new oral anticoagulant in bleeding patients

Best (Musical) Beats for CPR Training (CNN)

Synchrony with CPR components essential

Dosing Crucial for Digoxin, Warfarin Safety

Digoxin unsafe at high levels regardless of heart failure

ACC: Novel Drug Fails to Reduce Post-Op Risks

A calcium sensitizer flops in study aimed at cutting post-op risks

SURTAVI: TAVR Matches Surgery in Lowest-Risk Cohort

But reinterventions, parvalvular regurgitation, and pacemaker implants mar a supposed victory

Everyday Exposure to EM Fields Can Disrupt Pacemakers

Lower sensitivity and bipolar sensing recommended

After Brain Bleed, Anticoagulant Restart May Help Regardless of Subtype

Lobar and nonlobar cases both had better outcomes in meta-analysis

Lotus Valve's Design Change Tied to Slowdown of PPM

Promising data for TAVR device undergoing a design rehaul

Afib Ablation May Erase Poorer Mitral Valve Tx Outcomes

Registry data suggest combo treatment might help

Cath Lab Recap: Killer Pacemakers; Heart Monitoring Underwear

Interventional cardiology news to note

After Tamponade, Pericardial Drain Removal Safe Once Dry

At one center, no advantage seen to keeping them in longer

AHA: Real World TAVR Is All About Patient Selection

Intermediate risk is a moving target

Sudden Cardiac Death Risk Seen With Thyroid Dysfunction

Risk seen even at top of normal range for thyroid hormone

ESC: Savaysa Safe for Afib Cardioversion

ENSURE-AF trial finds similarity to standard anticoagulant regimen

ESC: NOAC Reversal Agent Effective in Study

But results may not sway FDA

Afib: Poor Short-Term Outcomes More Common After Stenting

But where is that expected link between Afib and stroke?

Car Crashes More Deadly for Afib Patients?

National hospital database suggests worse outcomes

Stores' Security Systems Can Mess With Cardiac Devices

ICD, pacemaker hiccups seen near anti-shoplifting monitors in lab study

FDA Warns of Heart Risk with Imodium

Permanent and fatal arrhythmias tied to misuse of loperamide

Compression Stockings; Stroke Prevention; Stents and Meds

Cardiovascular Daily wraps up the top cardiology news of the week

Rotor Ablation Flops Head-to-Head Against Standard PVI

First randomized comparison shows dismal efficacy

Under-the-Skin ICD Holds Up Over Time

Performance in EFFORTLESS registry similar to pivotal trial

Here's Why You Can't Compare Healthcare to the Airline Industry

There are big differences between the two, says Suneel Dhand, MD

Embolism Halts Next-Gen Watchman in Europe

Cause still unknown, not expected to affect device sold in U.S.

ACC: TAVR Once Again Non-Inferior to Surgery

No excess stroke or mortality at 2 years in lowest risk trial population yet studied

No Heart Risks With Newer Antidepressants

Cardiac safety of SSRIs affirmed in large observational study

Yoga Improves Quality of Life in Afib

But will pilot trial findings persuade? Cardiologists weigh in

Atypical Afib Cases Have Poorer Prognosis

Stroke and mortality linked to type of initial presentation

Leadless Pacemaker Dangerous After Death?

Concern about explosion during cremation may be overblown, investigator says

Medical Schools Boost Pain Management Education

In light of opioid epidemic, more schools focus on thoughtful prescribing

'Failure to Communicate' Drives Misdiagnosis

Electronic medical records also need to be improved, says Mark Graber, MD

Some Yohimbe Supplements Stronger than Labeled

Pharmaceutical-grade yohimbine, used for sexual dysfunction, is passing for a botanical supplement

Stroke Rounds: Seizures More Common in Afib

Stroke prediction score also predicts seizure risk in afib patients

Slippery Slope: Does Convenience Trump Safety With NOACs?

Celebrities tout ease of new anticoagulants, but is there real benefit?

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