Atrial fibrillation (Afib) is a type of cardiac arrhythmia, or abnormal heart rhythm, that is very common — and more prevalent than previously thought. A large study published in October 2024 in a ...

ORLANDO, Fla. -- At least 2.7 million Americans are living with atrial fibrillation - an irregular heartbeat that can lead to a stroke. For years, the "go-to" treatment for preventing a stroke in ...

Q: I’m 63 and have been diagnosed with atrial fibrillation. I wonder what you know about medical care and self-care for the condition. Thanks. -- Donna M., Lafayette, Indiana A: You’re part of a ...

Mount Sinai researchers developed an AI model to make individualized treatment recommendations for atrial fibrillation (AF) ...

Dear Dr. Roach: I am a 70-year old woman with a prior history of asymptomatic atrial fibrillation (AFib). I've been in normal sinus rhythm since having two catheter ablations in 2018. I take Eliquis ...

Guidelines for the management of atrial fibrillation in different parts of the world are largely in agreement on how to handle the condition, but differences can help shed light on alternate ...

Anyone can develop AFib. If you are advanced in age, have high blood pressure or diabetes, you may be at higher risk. September is AFib Awareness month, and the perfect time to learn more about your ...

BRIDGEPORT, W.Va (WDTV) -Vandalia Health Mon Medical Center is in the process of a clinical trial to find an alternative way to treat AFib. AFib, atrial fibrillation, is a heart condition where the ...

*Refers to the latest 2 years of stltoday.com stories. Cancel anytime. Dr. Roach: I am a 70-year old woman with a prior history of asymptomatic atrial fibrillation (AFib). I’ve been in normal sinus ...