Atrioventricular nodal ablation (AVNA) represents a critical intervention in the management of refractory atrial fibrillation (AF) and heart failure (HF). When combined with biventricular pacing or conduction system pacing, particularly…
This article explores the existing knowledge regarding atrial fibrillation (AF) incidence, outcomes, and management in left ventricular assist device and orthotopic heart transplant patients as well as emerging technologies such…
End-stage heart failure (HF) accounts for 1% to 10% of all HF cases. It is frequently associated with coexistent atrial fibrillation due in part to structural changes related to altered…
Atrial fibrillation with Heart Failure is a constellation of co-morbid conditions that now constitutes a major cardiovascular epidemic, with HF now the most common complication of AF. Mechanistically, both conditions…
Atrial myopathy is the underlying pathophysiological substrate of atrial fibrillation and contributes to the risk of heart failure as well. Atrial myopathy is caused by classic risk factors such as…
Catheter ablation (CA) for atrial fibrillation (AF) in patients with heart failure with preserved ejection fraction (HFpEF) addresses the significant overlap of these conditions, often found in patients with comorbidities…
Multiple randomized clinical trials have demonstrated catheter ablation in heart failure with reduced ejection fraction reduces mortality and hospitalization as well as improves ventricular function, quality of life, and functional…
Atrial fibrillation and heart failure are common cardiovascular conditions that are intricately linked to each other, with a significant impact on morbidity, mortality, and quality of life. These two conditions…
Atrial fibrillation (AF) is one of the most prevalent cardiac arrhythmias in the world. Patients with AF also suffer from heart failure (HF). The relationship between AF and HF is…
In 1856, Carl Ludwig first described the intricate interdependence of end-diastolic volume and cardiac stroke volume: “A strong heart that is filled with blood empties itself more or less completely,…
