Atrial Fibrillation Early Recurrence After Cardioversion - Medscape
Atrial fibrillation recurrence is common, especially during the first 2 weeks, even when the patients are on antiarrhythmic therapy . . .
Coffee Drops Risk for Atrial Fibrillation, Flutter - Medscape
Nov 18, 2025 · The DECAF trial shows that drinking one cup of caffeinated coffee a day may actually reduce atrial fibrillation or flutter.
Jan 09 2026 This Week in Cardiology - Medscape
3 days ago · Cardioversion requires heavy sedation, and I have seen serious post-shock rhythm disasters. And of course there is amiodarone and its potential safety issues, such as hypotension.
A Coffee a Day to Keep the AFib Away? - Medscape
Michelle O’Donoghue and Gregory Marcus review the clinical implications of the DECAF randomized trial of caffeinated coffee or avoiding caffeine after successful cardioversion for …
Electrical Cardioversion for AF -- The State of the Art
Aside from patient factors, a number of factors may influence the immediate success of cardioversion, that is, a complete failure to cardiovert. These include electrode placement, …
Better Late Than Never: SHAM-PVI Shows AF Ablation Works
Oct 10, 2024 · Electrophysiologist John Mandrola interviews Rick Veasey and Rajdip Dulai about the strengths and limits of the SHAM-PVI study, the first sham-controlled trial of atrial …
Patient Catches on Fire, Highlights Need for Prevention
Jun 14, 2023 · This rare but deadly complication can be avoided by reducing supplemental oxygen and adding fire safety checks to surgical time-outs, experts say.
Metoprolol for preventing relapse in AF? - Medscape
Jul 12, 2000 · Metoprolol was superior to placebo for preventing relapse into AF or flutter after cardioversion to sinus rhythm, the German group concludes. The reported effects cannot be …
Looming Pay Cut to LAAO Triggers Objection From Card Groups
Aug 7, 2025 · Cardiology societies are objecting to the looming reduction for Watchman, but some experts say the intervention is already overused despite a lack of solid data.
FDA Approves First Pulsed Field Ablation System for AF - Medscape
Medtronic's PulseSelect Pulsed Field Ablation System was approved for the treatment of paroxysmal and persistent atrial fibrillation.