Despite remarkable advances in antiarrhythmic drugs, ablation procedures, and stroke-prevention strategies, atrial fibrillation (AF) remains an important cause of death and disability in middle-aged ...

Sept. 16, 2009 – WASHINGTON, D.C., A diverse collaboration of healthcare leaders today released the AF Stat™ Call to Action for Atrial Fibrillation to serve as a roadmap for reducing the burden of ...

Sept. 16, 2009 - WASHINGTON, D.C. , A diverse collaboration of healthcare leaders today released the AF Stat TM Call to Action for Atrial Fibrillation to serve as a roadmap for reducing the burden of ...

today released the AF Stat TM Call to Action for Atrial Fibrillation to serve as a roadmap for reducing the burden of atrial fibrillation (AFib) in the United States. The document outlines critical ...

Hein J. J. Wellens, M.D., F.A.C.C.; Sidney C. Smith, Jr., M.D., F.A.C.C. Atrial fibrillation (AF) is the most common arrhythmia seen in clinical practice, accounting for approximately one-third of ...

Stress has been linked with poor health outcomes, though the exact mechanism remains poorly defined. Psychological stress is recognized as a contributing factor in atrial fibrillation (AFib), both in ...

A new study has shown that a lower threshold for potassium supplementation after cardiac surgery saves patient costs and does not create any further risks of atrial fibrillation or other dysrhythmias.

In addition to a physical exam, medical history, blood tests, and electrocardiograms (ECG or EKG) to diagnose atrial fibrillation (afib), your doctor may have you wear a heart monitor for a few days ...

As the use of wearable technology grows, smart watches are marketed across the globe to consumers as a way to monitor health. For some, they're told by these devices that they have atrial fibrillation ...

A groundbreaking study from Catalonia identifies concerning connections between irregular heartbeats and cognitive decline, especially in adults under 65. The connection between heart health and brain ...

March 9 (UPI) --Not enough Americans with atrial fibrillation, or Afib, are using weight loss and routine exercise regimens to manage the condition, according to the American Hearth Association. In a ...