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Atrial fibrillation (AF) is often treated as a disorder of electrically disordered atrial activation, yet many episodes appear to be sustained by organised…

An implantable cardioverter-defibrillator (ICD) placed for primary prevention is intended to treat a potentially fatal ventricular tachyarrhythmia before the…

Atrial fibrillation can be the first cardiovascular sign of hyperthyroidism, particularly in older adults whose thyroid symptoms are subtle. Excess thyroid…

Fetal arrhythmias are usually detected during routine antenatal care, when an irregular rhythm or unexpectedly fast or slow fetal heart rate prompts further…

Cardiac implantable electronic devices (CIEDs) have transformed the management of bradyarrhythmia, heart failure, and sudden cardiac death. Pacemakers,…

Lead fracture is an uncommon but potentially dangerous failure of a cardiovascular implantable electronic device (CIED). A damaged pacemaker or implantable…

Ventricular tachycardia (VT) arising from an ischaemic myocardial scar remains a major cause of recurrent implantable cardioverter-defibrillator (ICD) therapy,…

Atrial fibrillation (AF) often emerges after years of structural and electrical remodelling in the left atrium. By the time an irregular rhythm is captured on…

Atrial fibrillation (AF) is often discussed in terms of stroke prevention, rhythm control and catheter ablation, yet everyday alcohol intake can also influence…

Atrial fibrillation (AF) and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) commonly coexist, particularly in older adults with smoking-related lung disease,…