Atherosclerotic cardiovascular (CV) disease (ASCVD) incidence and mortality rates are
declining in many countries in Europe, but it is still a major cause of morbidity and mortality …

The aim of this ESC Guideline is to help health professionals manage people with heart
failure (HF) according to the best available evidence. Fortunately, we now have a wealth of …

1Department of Cardiology, Division of Electrophysiology, University Heart Center Zurich,
Switzerland; 2Age-Related Health Care, Tallaght University Hospital/Department of …

Background The appropriate duration of dual antiplatelet therapy in patients at high risk for
bleeding after the implantation of a drug-eluting coronary stent remains unclear. Methods …

Background It is unknown whether screening for atrial fibrillation and subsequent treatment
with anticoagulants if atrial fibrillation is detected can prevent stroke. Continuous …

Abstract These European Resuscitation Council Advanced Life Support guidelines, are
based on the 2020 International Consensus on Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation Science …

Background: Percutaneous closure of the left atrial appendage (LAA) is an alternative to
chronic oral anticoagulation to reduce stroke risk in patients with nonvalvular atrial …

Atrial fibrillation (AF) is the most frequent arrhythmia managed in clinical practice, and it is
linked to an increased risk of death, stroke, and peripheral embolism. The Global Burden of …

Background Guidelines recommend a trial of one or more antiarrhythmic drugs before
catheter ablation is considered in patients with atrial fibrillation. However, first-line ablation …

Background In patients with symptomatic paroxysmal atrial fibrillation that has not
responded to medication, catheter ablation is more effective than antiarrhythmic drug …