News Stories

Post-TAVI Pacemaker Tied to Poorer Long-term Outcomes

Whether newer pacing techniques can mitigate death, LV decline, and HF symptoms in TAVI patients remains to be seen.

Chronic HF Patients Needing CRT Fare Better With LBB Pacing: HeartSync-LBBP

Despite the randomized trial showing a difference in outcomes, more data are needed before changing practice, says one expert.

‘A new alternative’: Tiny pacemakers for infants show early promise

Small pacemakers built specifically for infants are both safe and effective, according to a new analysis published in Circulation: Arrhythmia and Electrophysiology

Rethinking the Evidence for ICDs for HFrEF in Light of Today’s GDMT

A review article emphasizes optimizing GDMT and getting early referrals to better manage risks and weigh benefits.

Electrical Variables, Not Valve Type, Predict Need for Pacemaker After TAVI

In the CONDUCT-TAVI study, the use of a self-expanding valve was not associated with an increased risk of pacemaker.