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Recent data shows a significant increase in pulmonary vein isolation procedures for atrial fibrillation among older adults, with concurrent decreases in complication and hospitalization rates.

The P-WCD demonstrated a clinically significant cutaneous adverse device effect rate of only 2.30%, with no severe adverse events reported, suggesting a favorable safety profile for this novel wearable defibrillator.