Early initiation of rhythm control therapy was found to reduce cardiovascular outcomes in patients with early atrial fibrillation and cardiovascular conditions.
More research is needed to assess whether the relationship observed between arterial stiffness and symptom burden in atrial fibrillation is specific to this condition.
Extrathoracic placement of a subcutaneous ICD was found to be noninferior to transvenous ICD in terms of device-related complications and the incidence of inappropriate shocks in patients with an indication for an ICD but no indication for pacing.
Anterior-oriented epicardial puncture may reduce the risk for complications related to punctures during epicardial ablation procedures for ventricular arrhythmias.
