May 17, 2022 — Results of a new study reveal Black patients hospitalized with atrial fibrillation (AF) are under-prescribed blood thinners that can reduce the risk of stroke. Further, the findings indicate Black patients experience higher rates of AF-related outcomes like stroke one-year after discharge compared to white patients.
May 17, 2022 — Results from a new study show success of intended same day discharge (SDD) improves over time for patients undergoing atrial fibrillation (AF) ablation. The new care strategy was overseen by allied health professionals (AHPs) and included integrated telehealth monitoring. Findings were presented as part of Heart Rhythm 2022 on Sunday, May 1.
May 17, 2022 — Heart Rhythm 2022 has come to a close, and the Heart Rhythm Society has released some stats regarding this year's conference. More than 7,700+ heart rhythm professionals from around the world whose participation during Heart Rhythm 2022, along with their shared ideas and expertise, helped make this year's annual meeting a success.
May 16, 2022 — Boston Scientific announced that Peter M. “Pete” Nicholas, co-founder and former CEO of Boston Scientific from 1979 to 1999 and a corporate visionary in the minimally invasive surgery industry, passed away peacefully on May 14 just a few days before his 81st birthday.Â