Research Summaries

Conference Coverage
Conference Coverage
04/13/2026
Kate Young
A large real-world cohort analysis presented at the American College of Cardiology’s Annual Scientific Session suggests catheter ablation may be associated with improved survival and reduced stroke risk...
04/13/2026
Research Summary
Research Summary
03/11/2026
Ashton L. Stahl
In a randomized clinical trial, researchers evaluated whether patient-led smartwatch electrocardiogram monitoring after atrial fibrillation ablation improves arrhythmia detection and affects healthcare...
03/11/2026
Research Summary
Research Summary
11/21/2025
Ashton L. Stahl
A new multicenter randomized clinical trial published in JAMA evaluated whether consuming caffeinated coffee affects the recurrence of atrial fibrillation (AF) after cardioversion. The findings suggest that...
11/21/2025
ACC.25 Conference Coverage
ACC.25 Conference Coverage
04/09/2025
Anthony Calabro, MA
In a large, matched-cohort study, patients with coronary artery disease receiving colchicine plus an SGLT2 inhibitor had significantly lower risks of mortality, MACE, ischemic stroke, and atrial...
04/09/2025
Research Summary
Research Summary
10/12/2024
Miranda Manier, BA
A recent study found that non-dihydropyridine calcium channel blockers are associated with significantly less bradycardia during sinus rhythm compared with beta-blockers in patients with non-permanent...
10/12/2024
treatment
treatment
11/04/2022
In a recent study, researchers examined the efficacy and impact of various direct oral anticoagulants on multiple health outcomes in individuals with atrial fibrillation.
11/04/2022
Early Menopause
Early Menopause
08/24/2022
A recent study conducted by researchers found a possible association between menopause before 40 years of age and heart issues.
08/24/2022
Atrial Fibrillation
Atrial Fibrillation
04/21/2021
The US Preventive Services Task Force has released a new draft recommendation on screening for atrial fibrillation in adults.
04/21/2021
Atrial Fibrillation
Atrial Fibrillation
06/05/2020
While previous research has confirmed the association between CHADS2 score and stroke among patients with AFib, researchers evaluated whether the score was associated with myocardial infarction, cerebral...
06/05/2020
Atrial Fibrillation
Atrial Fibrillation
05/14/2020
According to the developers, the new risk score model demonstrated higher accuracy than the CHADS2 and CHA2DS2-VASc score systems.
05/14/2020