Arrhythmia

A recent study has uncovered a significant association between residential exposure to transportation noise and the risk of developing atrial fibrillation (AF). The study, published in The Lancet Regional Health - Europe reveals that individuals exposed to elevated levels of road traffic noise face a 2% increase in the risk of AF for every 10-decibel rise in noise exposure. Notably, this risk was amplified among women and those with higher body mass indices, underscoring the need for heightened awareness of environmental health risks.

A recent study by Ryan Woltzand colleagues from the Howard Hughes Medical Institute (CA, USA)  in PNAS reveals that phosphatidylinositol 4,5-bisphosphate (PIP2) plays a critical role in regulating small-conductance Ca²+-activated K⁺ (SK2) channels by disrupting a key salt bridge that modulates channel activation. This discovery not only enhances our understanding of ion channel dynamics but also holds significant promise for the development of targeted therapies for atrial fibrillation (AF).

We’re looking forward to the Heart Rhythm Congress, which is taking place in Birmingham, UK between 6-8 October 2024. Promising attendees an opportunity to explore the largest heart rhythm conference in the UK. We are excited to provide independent, expert video coverage of key data. You can sign up here to receive all our Heart […]

The ESC Congress is a key event in our conference calendar, and this year, London will welcome thousands of cardiologists and allied healthcare professionals. Together, they will work to transform patient care and advance the field through cutting-edge research, pioneering technologies, and collaborative initiatives.