Inside EP: Insights From Clinical Decision-Makers for the Industry Professional-Recent & Upcoming Trials in AF

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In this video transcript, the speaker discusses various topics related to atrial fibrillation (AF) and current trials being conducted in the field. The speaker emphasizes the importance of AF as a prevalent condition that impacts people's lives and causes strokes. They highlight the significance of subclinical AF, which can be detected using monitoring devices. The speaker discusses ongoing trials that aim to determine the need for anticoagulation in patients with subclinical AF. They also mention trials focused on lifestyle modifications to prevent AF, as well as trials comparing the safety and efficacy of different oral anticoagulants. Additionally, the speaker talks about trials involving left atrial appendage devices, the use of antiarrhythmic drugs, and different modalities of catheter ablation. The speaker concludes by mentioning the use of computational modeling for guided ablation. Overall, the speaker highlights the importance of continuing research and trials in order to improve outcomes for patients with AF.

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David E. Haines, MD, FHRS, William Beaumont Hospital, Div of Cardiology, EP Services, Royal Oak, MI

Keywords

atrial fibrillation

subclinical AF

anticoagulation

lifestyle modifications

catheter ablation

research