Atrial Fibrilation Articles & Analysis

The prevalence of Atrial Fibrillation globally is rising at a significant rate. However, researchers, scientists and clinicians remain uncertain as to how many people may have the heart irregularity because of this rapid growth. In addition, there are concerns that because of the COVID-19 pandemic, there may be millions of people worldwide with Atrial Fibrillation (AF) who have not been ...

By Sky Labs

Atrial Fibrillation (AF) is often described as an irregularly irregular rhythm. AF is an arrhythmia with no consistent ventricular response or pattern due to its somewhat random and chaotic discharging of atrial impulses firing disconnectedly from multiple foci. This continuous and erratic behavior results in a ventricular response that changes from beat to beat. AF will typically present with a ...

By Bardy Diagnostics, Inc.

Atrial Fibrillation (AF) is a cardiac condition that affects millions of people worldwide. Characterized by a rapid, irregular heartbeat or arrhythmia, it can potentially lead to other serious conditions and also increase the risk of stroke in patients who have AF. It is estimated that there are currently some 4.5 million confirmed cases of AF in the European Union and more than 2.3 million ...

By Sky Labs

Background and Purpose - Atrial fibrillation (AF) elevates risk of recurrent stroke but is incompletely identified by standard investigation after stroke, though detection rates correlate with monitoring duration. We hypothesized that 7 days of noninvasive cardiac-event monitoring early after stroke would accelerate detection of AF and thus uptake of effective therapy. Methods - We ...

By Novacor

In honor of World Heart Day on September 29, we're diving into the world of cardiovascular diagnostics. Echocardiography, one of the most widely used screening and diagnostic modalities in healthcare, has seen a resurgence thanks to advances and groundbreaking innovations within the last few years. Join us as we explore the top trends shaping these diagnostic methods. 1. ...

By Ultromics Limited

Overview What is HFpEF? Heart failure with preserved ejection fraction (HFpEF) is a clinical syndrome in which patients have signs and symptoms of HF as the result of high left ventricular (LV) filling pressure, despite normal or near-normal LV ejection fraction (EF). Most patients with HFpEF also display normal LV volumes and an abnormal diastolic filling pattern (i.e, diastolic ...

By Ultromics Limited

As a technology, photoplethysmography (PPG) has been explored for almost a century, but it is only in the last few years that it has had a broader application beyond specialised medical settings. That has generally been driven by the evolution of smartphones, smartwatches and even smaller wearable devices such as smart rings. PPG is most commonly used in pulse oximetry in clinical settings ...

By Sky Labs

Heart failure with preserved ejection fraction (HFpEF) is a multifactorial and multisystemic disorder that represents more than 50% of all heart failure cases.[1] Epidemiologic data from the Framingham Study, an international cohort study, shows a rapid increase in the prevalence of HFpEF over the past three decades, from 41% to 56% and, conversely, a decrease in the prevalence of HFrEF from 44% ...

By Ultromics Limited

Heart failure with preserved ejection fraction (HFpEF) has recently been recognized as the single greatest unmet need in cardiovascular medicine, overtaking heart failure with reduced ejection fraction (HFrEF) and becoming the most common form of heart failure, with a prevalence that is increasing by 1% annually.[1] Despite this, there remains no gold standard in diagnosing HFpEF. Diagnosing ...

By Ultromics Limited

The study of cardiovascular biology is essential for understanding the mechanisms that regulate heart function and vascular health. As cardiovascular diseases remain the leading cause of death worldwide, advancements in this field offer crucial insights for developing new treatments and preventive strategies. Understanding the Cardiovascular System The cardiovascular system comprises the heart, ...

By Creative BioMart

In the competitive world of sports, where pushing boundaries and achieving peak performance are the norms, one crucial element is often overlooked: heart health. The importance of regular electrocardiogram (ECG) monitoring, particularly using mobile ECG devices, cannot be emphasized enough. Here’s why integrating mobile ECG technology into your sports routine is essential for ...

By PanonIT

Living or working in continual loud noise can be annoying – but did you know it’s bad for your mental health too? Whether you live next to a busy main road, with the constant hum of traffic, or you work in a noisy factory; excess noise can negatively impact your wellbeing. It can make you feel stressed and annoyed and it can also cause a lack of sleep, especially if it goes on for 24 ...

By Sound Planning Limited

Abstract Cancer patients frequently develop tumor and treatment-related complications, leading to diminished quality of life, shortened survival, and overutilization of emergency department and hospital services. Outpatient oncology treatment has potential to leave cancer patients unmonitored for long periods while at risk of clinical deterioration which has been exaggerated during the COVID19 ...

By Oncodisc