Novel Anti-arrhythmic Therapy Development (non-ACE)-Novel Anti-arrhythmic Therapy Development (non-ACE)

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The Heart Rhythm Society's 46th annual meeting in San Diego introduced innovative topics in cardiac therapies and research advancements. Dr. Yazaki from the University of Utah presented on gene therapy for ischemic cardiomyopathy, highlighting the CB1 gene's potential to restore ventricular synchrony and improve heart functions, demonstrating efficacy in canine models. Dr. Liu from Taipei General Hospital emphasized the potential of SGLT2 inhibitors in reducing arrhythmias and improving cardiac and renal outcomes by modulating cardiac electrical properties. Dr. Chelko discussed anti-CD14 antibody's therapeutic potential in arrhythmogenic cardiomyopathy by reducing inflammation and fibrosis, highlighting its potential to manage disease severity and progression. Dr. Venkatesan introduced a study on vagus nerve stimulation's immunomodulatory effects in heart failure with preserved ejection fraction, noting the reduction of macrophage-related inflammation and cardiac dysfunction. Finally, Dr. Boink highlighted AAV-HCN4T gene therapy as a promising biological pacemaker for congenital complete heart block, demonstrating its potential to sustain heart function by enhancing pacing capabilities in animal models. Overall, the meeting showcased prospective breakthroughs in cardiac gene therapies and immunomodulatory treatments, emphasizing clinical potential and innovative approaches to combating heart diseases.

Keywords

Heart Rhythm Society

cardiac therapies

gene therapy

ischemic cardiomyopathy

SGLT2 inhibitors

arrhythmogenic cardiomyopathy

vagus nerve stimulation

AAV-HCN4T gene therapy

biological pacemaker

heart diseases