Isansys to play crucial role in major European project to develop novel personalised AI models (virtual twins) and decision support tools for atrial fibrillation related stroke Isansys Lifecare, a world leader in real-time patient data acquisition and analysis platforms and remote patient monitoring solutions, is playing a pivotal role in a €10 million project on […]
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People living with a potentially fatal heart rhythm disorder known as Atrial Fibrillation (AF) are missing out or are struggling to access treatment due to a huge backlog in NHS services caused by the Covid-19 pandemic. AF Association, as part of Global AF Aware Week (15-21 November), are calling for improved access as there is […]
Do you LISTEN TO YOUR HEART? It could save your life! As part of World Heart Rhythm Week (7th-13th June), a national charity for heart rhythm disorders, Arrhythmia Alliance, is calling for everyone to ‘listen to their heart’ to get to know the rhythm and not just the heart rate. Over 100,000 people each year die suddenly […]
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DETECT AF at vaccine centres: Success of Arrhythmia Alliance Detection of AF at COVID-19 vaccination centres scheme shows value of using every opportunity to DETECT AF in people aged 65 or older. A scheme by Arrhythmia Alliance to DETECT atrial fibrillation (AF) — the most common type of arrhythmia (heart rhythm disorder) and a major […]
NICE guidelines will delay AF diagnosis: AF Association welcomes the new National Institute for Health and Care Excellence (NICE) guideline for atrial fibrillation (AF), the most common arrhythmia (heart rhythm disorder) and major cause of stroke. However, it is disappointed that the guideline requires a 12-lead electrocardiogram (ECG) to diagnose AF rather than a manual […]
AF Association reminds patients that ‘AF won’t wait’ on Global AF Aware Week: The Atrial Fibrillation Association is reminding people that healthcare services remain open for those who need them this Global AF Aware Week (16-22 November, 2020) following a worrying increase in the number of excess acute cardiovascular deaths during the COVID-19 pandemic — indicating […]
AF Association Healthcare Pioneers Report: Showcasing best practice in AF 2021: Today, to mark the start of Global AF Aware Week 2020, the AF Association has published its annual Healthcare Pioneers Report. Each year, the Healthcare Pioneers Report showcases the most innovative approaches to detecting and managing atrial fibrillation (AF). The aim is to provide models […]
Thousands of people with Atrial Fibrillation are not being diagnosed because doctors are pushed for time and are not carrying out simple pulse checks, says Professor Camm, professor of clinical cardiology based at St George’s, University of London, and an international renowned expert in atrial fibrillation. He is also President of Arrhythmia Alliance and a […]
Dr Matt Fay is a speaker at the Heart Rhythm Congress which is held this week in Birmingham, England. When it comes to treating heart rhythm problems, I personally feel that GPs are the population specialists and should deal with the majority of cases, rather than cardiologists. Of course, if people are symptomatic and they need further intervention, […]
AF or ‘atrial fibrillation’ is the most common heart rhythm disorder, and is a leading cause of AF-related stroke. AF is responsible for 20 per cent of all strokes; for individuals with AF, the risk of suffering an AF-related stroke is increased five fold. Fortunately, there are ways to reduce the risk of AF-related stroke, […]
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