If left untreated, Afib can lead to stroke, heart failure and premature cardiac death. But fortunately, Afib is treatable and, in some cases, preventable.

When choosing how to reduce the risk of stroke, a clinician uses tools to estimate the risk of stroke and serious bleeding ...

AFib, a common rhythm disorder, increases the risk of stroke. In asymptomatic people, the most important goal is managing ...

A recent Brazilian study published in Nature Cardiovascular Research has highlighted promising pathways for preventing and ...

AFib causes an irregular heart rate that can make your heart feel as if it is fluttering or skipping beats. Panic attacks, on ...

Regular flossing (at least once a week) may reduce the risk of stroke linked to blood clots from the heart and conditions ...

AI-Guided Cardiac Ablation in combination with pulmonary vein isolation was superior to the standard of care in the treatment of Persistent ...

In February 2024, Corewell Health introduced pulsed field ablation, a treatment procedure significantly safer than previous AFib treatments, at several of its Michigan hospitals. PFA applies a ...

Central Maine Medical Center's Heart and Vascular Institute offers pulsed field ablation and left atrial appendage closure ...

Flossing your teeth at least once a week may do more than protect against cavities. A new study suggests it could lower the ...

This week, the HonorHealth Research Institute in Scottsdale used a new technology to treat atrial fibrillation (Afib).