Atrial fibrillation is the most common cardiac arrhythmia and increases the risk of conditions such as stroke and heart ...

Several blood thinners are available to prevent stroke in people with atrial fibrillation (AFib). The safest blood thinner to use depends on various factors, such as medical conditions and overall ...

Atrial fibrillation (AFib) is the most prevalent form of cardiac arrhythmia, affecting a significant portion of the global population. Often marked by irregular and rapid heartbeats, AFib presents a ...

Share on Pinterest First cryoablation surgery performed at Zakarpattia Regional Cardiology Centre UZHHOROD, UKRAINE – FEBRUARY 3, 2020 – Professor of the Gottsegen Hungarian Institute of Cardiology ...

Atrial fibrillation, or AFib, is a fast and irregular heart rhythm that, left untreated, can lead to blood clots, stroke and heart failure. It's the most common type of arrhythmia, a potentially ...

Direct oral anticoagulants cut the risk of serious clinical events by 69% in atrial fibrillation patients with an intermediate risk of stroke, according to the randomized SINGLE-AF trial. The benefit ...

The therapy, if successful, could eliminate the need for patients to take drugs or undergo invasive catheter ablation procedures.

People with atrial fibrillation (AFib) and obesity may have fewer episodes of AFib after ablation if they take the diabetes medication metformin in addition to standard care, according to a ...

Lionel Richie was hospitalized this week to undergo a medical procedure to address a heart issue. “Lionel underwent a common ...

Patients living with Atrial Fibrillation, or AFib, are typically prescribed an anticoagulant – blood thinner medication – to reduce the risk of stroke. However, some patients may soon be able to ...

The relationship between hypothyroidism and atrial fibrillation (AFib) is complex and not fully understood. Some studies suggest an association, while others propose a potential protective effect.