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

The Watchman device is providing protection from blood clots and strokes for those patients at risk because of their AFib.

AFib causes an irregular heart rate that can make your heart feel as if it is fluttering or skipping beats. Panic attacks, on the other hand, can be brought on by anxiety and cause a rapid heart rate ...

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

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

Regular flossing may do more than just protect your teeth—it could lower your risk of stroke atrial fibrillation and heart disease Discover how oral health impacts cardiovascular wellness ...

Most people aren’t aware of the symptoms, especially if they’re otherwise healthy, because they don’t know that AFib can affect anyone!

Regular tooth flossing is tied to a lower risk for ischemic stroke, primarily by reducing systemic inflammation, which can ...

The benefit of direct oral anticoagulants on stroke risk in patients with prior intracerebral hemorrhage and atrial ...

A preliminary study found that flossing at least once a week may reduce the risk of stroke. Experts explain the finding and ...

A rapid heartbeat and shortness of breath could be signs of atrial fibrillation (AFib), an irregular heartbeat. Dr. Jim Stone, a cardiac electrophysiologist at North Medical Center in Tupelo, helps ...