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    Prof. Haran Burri (Lead Cardiac Physiologist, University of Oxford, Oxford, UK) spoke to us on the concept and the current status of biological pacemakers from the European Heart Rhythm Association (EHRA) Virtual Meeting 2021. Questions: Could you give us a brief overview of the concept of biological pacemakers and the current status of research? (0.21) […]

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    Although weight loss may have benefited in one type of AF, tight risk-factor management in all patients, not just those assigned to intervention, may have blunted other outcomes differences.

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    • Supervised Obesity Reduction Trial in Atrial Fibrillation Study Results: Assigning patients to a structured weight loss program after AF may not enhance the treatment’s effect on AF burden. https://t.co/kAMAlG7kfF #EHRA2021

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    Some risk factors in this study made sense, others were a bit counterintuitive. Surveillance beyond just initial testing may identify many first-time ICD patients who develop new depression or anxiety.

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    • Patients with implantable cardioverter defibrillators, have a 2% to 4% rate of new-onset anxiety and depression, not just in the early years after implantation, cautions new data. https://t.co/eEd4tV6PPX #EHRA2021