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
The DECAF trial shows that drinking one cup of caffeinated coffee a day may actually reduce atrial fibrillation or flutter.
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 atrial ...
ED Cardioversion Safe in Patients With Severe Obesity - Medscape
Sep 15, 2025 · ED cardioversion restores rhythm in patients with class III-IV obesity and atrial fibrillation or flutter, achieving a 92.3% success rate without any airway events, a study finds.
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, shock polarity ...
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 fibrillation ablation.
Optimal Pad Position in Transcutaneous Pacing - Medscape
Jan 11, 2023 · After successful cardioversion to sinus rhythm, the cardioversion pads were removed, and two new sets of pacer pads were placed on the patients' chests.
Adenosine Safe for Pediatric Tachyarrhythmia - Medscape
Sep 17, 2024 · A study found adenosine to be safe as a first-line treatment for pediatric supraventricular tachycardia, with no serious side effects observed during a decade of use.
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.
AF Ablation Works…But: SHAM PVI - Medscape
Sep 18, 2024 · The first sham-controlled trial of atrial fibrillation ablation with pulmonary vein isolation shows a placebo-resistant benefit, but questions remain about how it works, writes John Mandrola, MD.