Aim: To examine the effects of sinus rhythm (SR) restoration on N-Terminal pro-BNP (NTP-BNP) in patients with atrial fibrillation (AF). Methods: Subjects with paroxysmal and persistent AF and absence ...

DEAR DR. ROACH: I am an active 76-year-old man. I became aware of an increase in my resting heart rate in April 2021, going from a resting rate of 48 to 74 beats per minute in a six-day period. It is ...

A recent randomized trial in Czechia tested the premise that lifestyle modification and use of antiarrhythmic drugs was as effective as catheter ablation (CA) to treat atrial fibrillation (AF). The ...

Heart failure is associated with activation of thrombin-related pathways, which predicts a poor prognosis. We hypothesized that treatment with rivaroxaban, a factor Xa inhibitor, could reduce thrombin ...

This Journal feature begins with a case vignette highlighting a common clinical problem. Evidence supporting various strategies is then presented, followed by a review of formal guidelines, when they ...

Dr. Kathleen Maginot answers the question: 'Abnormal Heart Rhythms in Children?' — -- Question: What types of abnormal heart rhythms are more common in children? Answer :There are many ...

Having an accelerated junctional rhythm occurs when the atrioventricular node in your heart beats too quickly. It happens as a result of damage to your heart’s primary natural pacemaker. There’s no ...

In 2022, the field of heart rhythms saw new research into innovative pacing technologies, a long-awaited guideline update, and new drug therapy options emerging for patients with arrhythmias.

The sinoatrial (SA) node is the natural pacemaker of the heart. It generates electrical impulses that cause the heart’s chambers to contract, setting the heart rate. The SA node typically generates 60 ...

The Apple Watch Series 4's transformation from miniature iPhone and fitness tracker to medical device is now complete with the release of the ECG (electrocardiogram) app and irregular heart rhythm ...