A clinical trial at the Heart Rhythm Society‘s 2014 Annual Scientific Sessions in the US showed that an advanced pacing feature exclusive to Medtronic pacemakers significantly delays the progression […]
Tag: Atrial Fibrillation
New Medtronic Vivia CRT-P device launch
Medtronic Vva CRT-P is a new breed of devices that automatically adapts to patient needs, continuously optimising therapy. Medtronic Inc has announed the European launch of its newest cardiac resynchronisation therapy-pacemaker, Viva(R) […]
Warfarin still cost effective?
US Study The Quest Diagnostics Health Trends™ study of 2.7 million test results is the largest to examine warfarin treatment in patients with atrial fibrillation treated in primary care and […]
MRI predictor for Atrial Fibrillation
MRI predictor for Atrial Fibrillation A new type of contrast MRI can predict which heart patients with atrial fibrillation are most likely to benefit from a treatment called catheter ablation, […]
Warfarin in decline, alternatives on the Up?
Warfarin in decline, alternatives on the Up? Pulse magazine is reporting that GPs are increasingly prescribing the newer anticoagulant alternatives to warfarin for the prevention of stroke, although their uptake […]
Warfarin in decline, alternatives on the Up?
Warfarin in decline, alternatives on the Up? Pulse magazine is reporting that GPs are increasingly prescribing the newer anticoagulant alternatives to warfarin for the prevention of stroke, although their uptake […]
Fish oils and Atrial Fibrillation
Fish oils and Atrial Fibrillation Fish oil supplements It is important you read this report in context that the information only pertains to preventing AF in patients who have had […]
Fish oils and Atrial Fibrillation
Fish oils and Atrial Fibrillation It is important you read this report in context that the information only pertains to preventing AF in patients who have had an AF diagnosis […]
Questions about Digoxin
Questions about Digoxin We think it would be prudent to get a balanced report on the latest on Digoxin and it’s links to Deaths with people with Atrial Fibrillation which […]
Ivabradine (Procorolan) for Heart Failure
Ivabradine (Procorolan) for Heart Failure The National Institute for Health and Clinical Excellence (NICE) is issuing final draft guidance recommending ivabradine (Procoralan) as a treatment option for some people with […]