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Papillary Muscle Structural Abnormalities and Site of Origin of Arrhythmias

Dec 21, 2024   |  John D. Bisognano, MD, PhD, FACC

Journal Scan

Does the finding of structural abnormalities on the papillary muscles have an association with site of origin of arrhythmias? Can multimodality imaging be of benefit in planning ablation procedures?

Clinical Topics: Arrhythmias and Clinical EP, Noninvasive Imaging, Implantable Devices, SCD/Ventricular Arrhythmias, Atrial Fibrillation/Supraventricular Arrhythmias

Keywords: Ablation, Arrhythmias, Cardiac, Multimodal Imaging

ACCEL Lite: Top Takeaways from 2024: EP with Dhanunjaya Lakkireddy, MD, MBA, FACC

Dec 19, 2024   |  Alison Bailey, MD, FACC; Dhanunjaya R. Lakkireddy, MBBS, FACC

Podcast

In this interview, Dhanunjaya Lakkireddy, MD, MBA, FACC, and Alison L. Bailey, MD FACC, discuss the Top Electrophysiology (EP) Takeaways from 2024. Dr. Lakkireddy discusses climate change, high school mandated education on cardiopulmonary...

Clinical Topics: Arrhythmias and Clinical EP, Implantable Devices, SCD/Ventricular Arrhythmias, Atrial Fibrillation/Supraventricular Arrhythmias, Prevention

Keywords: ACCELLite, Electrophysiology, Atrial Fibrillation, Climate Change, Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation

FDA Update: Updated Use Instructions For Boston Scientific POLARx Cryoablation Ballon Catheters

Dec 19, 2024

ACC News Story

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has announced that Boston Scientific Corporation is updating use instructions for POLARx and POLARx FIT Cryoablation Balloon Catheters, emphasizing the risk of esophageal fistula and best practices to...

Clinical Topics: Arrhythmias and Clinical EP, SCD/Ventricular Arrhythmias, Atrial Fibrillation/Supraventricular Arrhythmias

Keywords: ACC Advocacy, United States Food and Drug Administration, Catheter Ablation, Esophageal Fistula

Racial Differences in Device-Detected Incident AF

Dec 18, 2024   |  Elizabeth A. Jackson, MD, FACC

Journal Scan

How does the risk for atrial fibrillation (AF) compare between Black and White individuals when cardiac implantable electronic devices (CIEDs) are used to detect AF?

Clinical Topics: Arrhythmias and Clinical EP, Implantable Devices, SCD/Ventricular Arrhythmias, Atrial Fibrillation/Supraventricular Arrhythmias

Keywords: Atrial Fibrillation, Defibrillators, Implantable, Race Factors, Wearable Electronic Devices

What Cardiologists Should Know About Congenital Heart Disease, Cardiac Arrest and Death in Athletes, Arrhythmia After Stroke

Dec 18, 2024   |  Kim A. Eagle, MD, MACC

Podcast

In this week’s View, Dr. Eagle looks at what adult cardiologists should know about congenital heart disease patients. He then discusses sudden cardiac arrest and death in competitive and recreational athletes.

Clinical Topics: Anticoagulation Management, Arrhythmias and Clinical EP, Congenital Heart Disease and Pediatric Cardiology, Prevention, Sports and Exercise Cardiology, Anticoagulation Management and Atrial Fibrillation, Implantable Devices, SCD/Ventricular Arrhythmias, Atrial Fibrillation/Supraventricular Arrhythmias, Congenital Heart Disease, CHD and Pediatrics and Arrhythmias, Sports and Exercise and Congenital Heart Disease and Pediatric Cardiology, Cardiovascular Care Team, Vascular Medicine

Keywords: EaglesEyeView, Heart Defects, Congenital, Patient Care, Patient Care Team, Athletes, Death, Sudden, Heart Arrest, Primary Prevention, Secondary Prevention, Anticoagulants, Atrial Fibrillation, Ischemic Stroke

ACC Priority Legislation to Fund Cardiomyopathy Awareness, AEDs in Schools Passes Senate

Dec 12, 2024

ACC News Story

The U.S. Senate passed the Cardiomyopathy Health Education, Awareness, Research, and Training in the Schools (HEARTS) Act (H.R. 6829), a major ACC Advocacy priority, on Dec. 10. The bill secures funding for cardiomyopathy awareness initiatives and...

Clinical Topics: Arrhythmias and Clinical EP, Heart Failure and Cardiomyopathies, Sports and Exercise Cardiology, SCD/Ventricular Arrhythmias

Keywords: ACC Advocacy, Cardiomyopathies, Death, Sudden, Cardiac, Schools, Athletes

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