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Filter by:Patients with various cardiac conditions (such as those who experience a heart attack) are increasing in Canada and are in need of appropriate cardiac rehabilitation and care. Many patients do not have access to local in-person cardiac clinics, particularly in rural regions of Canada. A user-friendly digital application with accessible educational resources and recommendations based on the most up to date clinical practice guidelines can help mitigate these issues. VIRTUES is a digital healthcare application that targets 11 modifiable modules as follows: 1. antithrombotic management 2. lipid management 3. rate and rhythm control for atrial fibrillation 4. heart failure care 5. post myocardial infarction care 6. blood sugar management 7. blood pressure management 8. physical activity 9. healthy eating 10. smoking cessation 11. alcohol reduction Of the 11 total modules, the first 7 listed provide recommendations in VIRTUES. The remaining 4 (physical activity, healthy eating, smoking cessation and alcohol reduction) consist of simple referrals to existing recommendations (i.e., for healthy eating and physical exercise) and referrals to existing local programs (i.e., for smoking cessation and alcohol reduction). Thus, in this cohort study, the investigators will test the primary 7 modules with 200 patients per module for approximately one month each in order to obtain feedback on the usability of each module. The investigators will also conduct virtual focus group discussions to obtain open ended feedback on the application. This study will provide valuable feedback, which will be used to improve and adapt the VIRTUES application.
The aim of this study is to examine the effect of a 12-week exercise-based cardiac rehabilitation intervention on the recurrence of atrial fibrillation (AF) in patients at six- and twelve-months post-ablation procedure.
Effects of left atrial pressure-guided ventricular rate changes on cardiac function after atrioventricular node ablation combined with left bundle branch pacing
Postoperative atrial fibrillation (POAF) is associated with increased mortality and morbidity in patients undergoing isolated coronary artery bypass grafting (CABG). It has been estimated that 5-40% of CABG patients experience POAF. Advanced age, P wave abnormalities, left atrial dilation, emergency surgery, low left ventricle ejection fraction, low glomerular filtration rate and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease have been reported in the etiology. Predicting which patients would experience POAF following CABG is important since it would allow physicians to apply more focused prophylactic measures. Lactate is the final product of anaerobic glycolysis. Serum lactate level are increased in case of inadequate oxygen delivery to tissues. The investigators aim to assess whether serum lactate levels measured early in the postoperative period could be used as a predictive marker of POAF in adults undergoing isolated CABG.
Subjects will be recruited and begin the study as they are identified and consent to the study. Recruiting can end when 140 subjects have initiated the study. The study does allow for additional subjects to be recruited if resources allow, leading to approximately 160 subjects. At the approximate midpoint of the study, intermediate data analysis will be performed. Enrollment will continue while this occurs. Upon arrival to the clinic on the day of the study visit, prior to the application of the reference and test devices, skin inspection of the application site will be conducted. The reference ECG device will be applied, and two initial ECGs will be taken. The precordial leads from the reference device will then be removed from the patient and the CPM Device will be applied to the participant's chest as described in the IFU materials supplied with the device (the study team will also have received training on the proper placement of the device prior to the initiation of the study). This device will be worn for the remainder of the clinic visit. On the CRF, the time that the CPM Device is placed on the chest will be denoted. The reference device and the test device will then take 2 additional ECG measurements simultaneously. During ECG measurements involving CPM device, it will be helpful to maintain silence during the entire measurement duration, as it helps the device to gather heart sounds signals without interference. The ECG results will be analyzed by certified medical personnel, where they will be asked to annotate various parameters of the ECGs. The certified medical personnel will then be asked to classify the ECGs and about the strips' clinical usability.
Patients hospitalized with paroxysmal atrial fibrillation and flutter to restore sinus rhythm will be randomized into two groups: one will be cardioversion with refralon and the other with amiodarone
Screening for Atrial Fibrillation in Elderly Women (SAFE-W) is a pilot study evaluating the prevalence of atrial fibrillation (Afib) in a rapidly aging segment of the population. Studies have shown that women with Afib are more likely to be symptomatic, have increased mortality from stroke resulting from Afib, and are less likely to receive treatment for Afib. University of Maryland Department of Neurology and Vascular Neurology are recruiting women older than 70 years of age to participate in the study.
The objective of the ADVANTAGE AF Study is to establish the safety and effectiveness of the FARAPULSE Pulsed Field Ablation System (FARAPULSE PFA System) for treatment of drug resistant, symptomatic persistent atrial fibrillation (PersAF).
AFHRI is planned as a prospective, single-center cohort study in patients at high risk of AF.
Atrial fibrillation is an abnormal beating of the heart that can lead to stroke or heart failure. Structural heart diseases are conditions that affect the heart valves or heart muscle and can cause permanent heart damage if left untreated. Sometimes people have atrial fibrillation or structural heart disease and do not know it. The purpose of this study is to evaluate two devices that can predict who has or may develop atrial fibrillation or structural heart disease based on the results of an electrocardiogram.