心臓電気生理学

Novel Handheld Assist Device Quadruples Success Rates of Valsalva Maneuver in Supraventricular Tachycardia

By MedXY 02/21/2026

A randomized clinical trial demonstrates that a handheld Valsalva assist device significantly improves sinus rhythm restoration in SVT patients compared to the standard maneuver, achieving a 63.2% success rate versus 29.2% in a clinical setting.

Cardiology news

Subcutaneous ICDs in the Real World: Lessons from the French Nationwide HONEST Study

By MedXY 01/03/2026

The nationwide HONEST study provides critical five-year data on S-ICD performance, highlighting a 13.8% inappropriate shock rate, the protective effect of SMART Pass filtering, and unexpected challenges with battery longevity in a large, unselected patient population.

$Bailout Catheter Ablation: A Lifesaving Strategy for Refractory Ventricular Tachycardia in Early Acute Myocardial Infarction$

Cardiology Critical Care news

Bailout Catheter Ablation: A Lifesaving Strategy for Refractory Ventricular Tachycardia in Early Acute Myocardial Infarction

By MedXY 01/03/2026

A clinical study demonstrates that catheter ablation is a highly effective rescue therapy for refractory, scar-related ventricular tachycardia occurring in the early phase of acute myocardial infarction, challenging traditional management timelines.