Use of catheter ablation is not only beneficial for treating atrial flutter but also can significantly reduce hospital visits – both inpatient and emergency – and lower the risk for atrial ...

Saint-Etienne, France - Radiofrequency ablation is more effective than treatment with amiodarone for the prevention of atrial flutter recurrence in patients who experienced a first symptomatic episode ...

Please provide your email address to receive an email when new articles are posted on . Atrial flutter catheter ablation in patients without a history of atrial fibrillation reduced risk for death, ...

Our annual supplement on local health and wellness services and issues can be found inside today’s paper. It was pretty alarming, watching the heart monitor trace a crazy series of bumps and dips ...

Blazer-Open Irrigated radiofrequency ablation catheter--Screenshot courtesy of Boston Scientific Boston Scientific ($BSX) made a splash in the hot electrophysiology ...

(HealthDay News) — Recognition of factors associated with early readmission for patients after atrial flutter (AFL) ablation is necessary for reducing costs and improving quality of life, according to ...

Dr. Hugh Calkins answers the question: 'Atrial Fibrillation vs. Atrial Flutter?' — -- Question: My doctor told me I sometimes have atrial fibrillation and at other times have atrial flutter. What ...

Q: I’m a 67-year-old man who developed typical atrial flutter two years ago, but I haven’t had any symptoms that I am aware of. I don’t have a history of heart problems. My heart rate was 117 bpm ...

"Atrial fibrillation and heart failure are growing epidemics, and both beget each other." ---- Jonathan Hsu, MD, MAS, University of California San Diego “Atrial fibrillation and heart failure are ...

NFL players, coaches and staff put their bodies on the line every season. They sacrifice health, time, energy and more for a chance to win a Super Bowl. When that season eventually comes to an end, it ...

October 20, 2006 Saint-Etienne, France - Radiofrequency ablation is more effective than treatment with amiodarone for the prevention of atrial flutter recurrence in patients who experienced a first ...