New research indicates that 1 hour of moderate exercise per week can help prevent atrial fibrillation (AFib). While a small ...

Atrial fibrillation (AFib) is an irregular and often rapid heart rhythm. The terms “controlled AFib” and “uncontrolled AFib” describe whether treatment strategies are effectively managing ...

Opens in a new tab or window It was safe to start direct oral anticoagulant (DOAC) therapy without delay after acute ischemic stroke in people with atrial fibrillation (Afib), according to the ...

Atrial fibrillation (AFib) is a heart condition, so heart specialists, known as cardiologists, diagnose and treat it. However, cardiology has different specialties and other health professionals ...

Exposure to extreme heat may double or triple the risk of irregular heart rhythms in people with implanted defibrillators, new research suggests.

Atrial fibrillation, or AFib is the most common type of heart arrhythmia. It’s estimated 12 million people in the U.S. are living with it. If not treated, it can lead to blood clots and stroke.

“Too many people living with AFib are unaware of their risk, and ECG earlier detection, diagnosis and treatment of AFib could significantly improve outcomes,” said Paul Stoffels, J&J’s chief ...

Now, here’s the rub with this kind of research – if AI and big data tell us that we can do these seven things, say, to get ...

Background: Several clinical factors have been studied to predict atrial fibrillation (AF) recurrence after electrical cardioversion (ECV) with limited predictive value. Methods: A method able to ...

"The addition of navigation and visualisation capabilities to the Farapulse PFA System could aid workflow efficiency and enhance the treatment physicians can provide to patients living with AFib." ...

The trial is examining the use of Farapulse in patients who did not use anti-arrhythmic drug therapy, which is commonly prescribed for patients living with persistent AFiB, the company said.