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Filter by:Using isochronous maps during radiofrequency ablation procedures may identify the driver zones responsible for atrial fibrillation maintenance with greater accuracy compared to a conventional procedure (simple antral isolation of the associated pulmonary veins or, if necessary, combined with removal of spatio-temporal dispersal zones) that do not use isochronous maps, and thus improve the efficiency and safety of atrial fibrillation treatment by radiofrequency treatment.
Existing real-world studies have provided evidence that novel oral anticoagulants (NOACs) in general and rivaroxaban in particular are more effective and at least as safe as warfarin in non-valvular atrial fibrillation (NVAF) patients with renal impairment. Nevertheless, it is known that clinicians often hesitate to prescribe NOACs to patients with even moderate renal impairment. Therefore, it is important to investigate effectiveness and safety of rivaroxaban and other NOACs compared to vitamin-K antagonists in NVAF patients with renal dysfunction in real life setting. The primary objectives of this study are to describe the risk of ischemic stroke (IS)/ systemic embolism (SE) and intracranial hemorrhage (ICH) in patients with non-valvular atrial fibrillation (NVAF) and renal impairment initiating treatment with individual NOACs (rivaroxaban, apixaban, edoxaban) compared to phenprocoumon.
Pulmonary vein isolation is a widely used strategy for the treatment of patients with symptomatic atrial fibrillation. After successful pulmonary vein isolation (no atrial fibrillation on transtelephonic rhythm recordings for 3 months following ablation), heart rhythm is not routinely monitored. The goal of this study is to determine whether the Kardia Mobile device detects AF at a different rate compared to our standard of care. The study also hopes to understand how this Kardia Mobile device and Kardia Pro platform affect health care utilization and patient anxiety.
BACKGROUND: Atrial fibrillation (AF) is the most common serious heart rhythm disorder and is associated with a 4 to 5-fold increase in the risk of ischemic stroke. AF is often detected for the first time while a patient is hospitalized for an acute medical illness or after surgery. In these settings, AF can be transient and frequently asymptomatic; detection often occurs during prolonged periods of continuous ECG monitoring in an intensive care unit (ICU). Atrial Fibrillation Occurring Transiently with Stress (AFOTS) describes the manifestation of AF in the acute care setting as the only evidence of AF, for which the incidence and appropriate management are uncertain. AFOTS may be directly and uniquely due to a reversible precipitant and thus unlikely to recur after this precipitant is removed, thereby having minimal impact on the patient's long-term prognosis. Alternatively, AFOTS may be the first detection of a chronic condition that is already present but undiagnosed - facilitated by inpatient continuous ECG monitoring. Previous published studies have provided a wide range of estimates for the incidence of AFOTS in the ICU population (3-44%). Differences in estimates may be explained by the methods used to detect AFOTS in these studies. A precise estimate of the incidence of AFOTS is required in order to understand its long-term significance. The present study is designed to generate an accurate estimate of the incidence of AFOTS. PRIMARY OBJECTIVE: To determine the incidence of AF, lasting 30 seconds or more, in hospitalized patients in the ICU over the age of 65 and without a prior history of AF. This will be achieved with a high-sensitivity, 14-day continuous ECG monitor. IMPORTANCE: AFOTS may be common, and may respond to established therapies for stroke prevention. However, varying methodologies in existing studies have resulted in wide variations around its incidence. The systematic protocol employed in this study will generate a precise and accurate estimate of the incidence of AFOTS. There is uncertainty around the incidence, recurrence and management of AFOTS. The results of this study will be integrated with those from the other studies in the AFOTS research program. Together, they will inform the monitoring of hospitalized patients for AFOTS, the outpatient rhythm monitoring for recurrences of AF and ultimately stroke prevention. STUDY DESIGN: This is a prospective descriptive epidemiologic study. It is a component study of the AFOTS Research Program. POPULATION: Consecutive participants aged 65 years and older without a history of AF, who are admitted to the ICU at Hamilton General or Juravinski hospital for treatment of medical illness or for recovery from noncardiac surgery. OUTCOMES: The primary outcome will be the proportion of patients with AF lasting 30 seconds or more, as detected by the patch monitor. Secondary outcomes will include: the proportion of patients who have AF documented by the clinical team; the proportion of patients with AF lasting 5 minutes or more, 1 hour or more, 6 hours or more and 24 hours or more; the burden of AF, defined as time spent in AF per 24 hours and the proportion of AF episodes that occur with an average heart rate of 1-40 bpm, 41-60 bpm, 61-80 bpm, 81-100bpm, 101-120 bpm, and 121-140 bpm and > 140 bpm.
The aim of the study is to evaluate the accuracy and reproducibility of the left atrium (LA) anatomy and function in different populations and in patients with atrial fibrillation who have undergone cryoballoon ablation.
The positive effect of physical training in patients with heart failure (HF) has been increasingly established. However, the presence of atrial fibrillation (AF), mainly in its permanent form, makes the clinical condition of the patients more compromised.
This study will test the ability of computer algorithms to predict successful ablation therapy for atrial arrhythmias.
The objective of this registry is to find out if there is a difference in patient satisfaction and rate of vascular and bleeding complications with use of Perclose Proglide system or F08S for venous closure post atrial fibrillation and atrial flutter procedures in comparison to manual compression.
Multicentre, prospective cohort study in patients with a history of HF with preserved or reduced ejection fraction admitted to hospital with acutely decompensated HF. Eligible and consenting patients will be enrolled at 3 Hamilton, Ontario area hospitals and receive 28-day ECG monitoring implemented at the time of hospital discharge. Patients will be followed for a total of 1 year from hospital discharge.
The study consisted of 3 parts (Part A, Part B and Part C). Part A was an open-label, randomized, multi center design to evaluate the feasibility of administration of inhaled flecainide in two dosing regimens. Part B was an open-label, multicenter design to confirm the safety (including tolerability) and efficacy of the optimal inhaled flecainide dose determined from Part A. Part C was an open-label, multi center study with exploratory objectives to explore the feasibility of patient-led self administration of flecainide. Part C also included an exploratory sub-study to assess the feasibility of implementing a portable cardiac ultrasound (HHE) at screening in an emergent setting.