Software-based detection of atrial fibrillation in long-term ECGs.

Background: Atrial fibrillation (AF) is common and may have severe consequences. Continuous long-term electrocardiogram (ECG) is widely used for AF screening. Recently, commercial ECG analysis software was launched, which automatically detects AF in long-term ECGs.

Atrioventricular conduction after transcatheter aortic valve implantation and surgical aortic valve replacement.

Introduction: Atrioventricular conduction abnormalities (AVCA) may complicate transcatheter aortic valve implantation (TAVI) and surgical aortic valve replacement (SAVR). The aim of this study was to prospectively evaluate AVCA after TAVI and SAVR.

Methods And Results: Among 50 patients undergoing TAVI and 25 patients undergoing SAVR a continuous 7-day Holter electrocardiogram (ECG) was recorded after the procedure.