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Atrial fibrillation (afib) is among the most common heart rhythm irregularities. During a bout of afib, the usually rhythmic contractions of the heart muscle’s upper chambers (the atria) are replaced …
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In a study published online by JAMA Cardiology, Jonathan C. Hsu, M.D., M.A.S., of the University of California, San Diego, and colleagues examined the extent to which prescription of an …
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If you have atrial fibrillation, preventing stroke is a challenging problem that requires lifelong attention — so it’s good to know that stroke prevention options are changing. I see many …
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There’s some good news for people with atrial fibrillation (AFib). Researchers across the globe are working to discover new therapies for this condition that may help you lead a better …
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Using catheter-based ablation instead of medications alone reduces the risks of death and stroke in patients with the common form of heart arrhythmia known as atrial fibrillation, or AFib, new …
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If you’ve had one stroke, you have about a 25%-35% chance of having a second one. Your doctor will use medication to lower those odds. She’ll want to make sure …
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People with atrial fibrillation (AF) are at increased risk of stroke. The likelihood of stroke increases five times among those with AF, with 12,500 strokes directly attributable to AF occurring …
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Rheumatoid arthritis patients appear to have an increased risk for developing the irregular heart rhythm condition atrial fibrillation, which is strongly linked to stroke. In a new study involving more …
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