In univariate analysis, females had more than four times greater odds of having a clot on their device lead and patients with a history of atrial fibrillation (AF) had an eight times greater odds.

Extending the simple CT scan administered to all acute stroke patients to include the upper part of the heart increased ...

Atrial fibrillation, or AFib, is a fast and irregular heart rhythm that, left untreated, can lead to blood clots, stroke and heart failure. It's the most common type of arrhythmia, a potentially ...

Untreated AFib raises your risk of blood clots, stroke, heart attack, and heart failure. Treating the problem can prevent these dangers and let you live a normal and active life. This article ...

A mini-stroke, known medically as a transient ischemic attack (TIA), is a brief episode that produces symptoms similar to a ...

A family member had recurring episodes of atrial fibrillation that were about to ... As a result of this arrhythmia, blood can pool and form clots within the heart. If a clot travels to the ...

Blood clots – often originating from the heart and especially common in individuals with an irregular heart rhythm called atrial fibrillation. High blood pressure – longstanding hypertension ...

In the global battle against strokes, Israel punches above it's weight. To celebrate World Stroke Day on Oct 29, here are 8 ...

Atrial fibrillation ("AF") affects over 60 million people worldwide and significantly increases stroke risk, with over 90% of stroke-causing clots originating in the left atrial appendage ("LAA").

Bayer has decided to discontinue a phase 3 trial of its oral Factor XIa inhibitor asundexian in patients with atrial fibrillation ... stroke and systemic blood clots. The independent data ...

Blood clots can also form when your blood doesn't flow properly. If it pools in your blood vessels or heart, the platelets are more likely to stick together. Atrial fibrillation anddeep vein ...