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health1 year ago

Revolutionizing AFib Treatment: The Rise of Pulsed Field Ablation

Medtronic, Boston Scientific, and Johnson & Johnson MedTech are racing to commercialize pulsed field ablation (PFA) technology, a safer and quicker treatment for atrial fibrillation (AFib). PFA uses electric pulses to ablate cardiac tissue, reducing procedure time and complications compared to older methods. The technology is expected to drive significant growth in the medtech industry, with global sales projected to surpass $1.3 billion. The new systems, including Boston Scientific's Farapulse and Medtronic's PulseSelect, have received FDA approval, marking a shift in AFib treatment.

via Star Tribune|
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health1 year ago

Link Found Between Diet Drinks and Increased Risk of Atrial Fibrillation

A new study suggests that consuming two liters or more per week of artificially sweetened beverages may increase the risk of atrial fibrillation by 20%, while consuming added-sugar beverages raises the risk by 10%. Atrial fibrillation is a dangerous irregular heartbeat associated with an increased risk of stroke and other serious health conditions. The study recommends reducing or avoiding artificially sweetened and sugar-sweetened beverages whenever possible, and emphasizes the importance of further research to fully understand the health consequences of these drinks.

via KSL.com|
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health2 years ago

Light therapy's effectiveness in treating atrial fibrillation.

Researchers have found that optogenetics, a light-based technology, could be used to treat atrial fibrillation (AFib) by modifying targeted cells in rats to restore a regular rhythm to hearts affected by AFib. The technique could fully penetrate the atrial wall in humans to treat the heart condition, offering a shock-free option for treating AFib or irregular or rapid heart rate. However, experts say the findings are interesting, but they aren’t sure light therapy will replace the current treatments for AFib.

via Medical News Today|
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