Oral anticoagulation is recommended after ablation for atrial fibrillation among patients at high risk for stroke. Left atrial appendage closure is a mechanical alternative to anticoagulation ...

Share on Pinterest Marc Tran/Stocksy United Atrial fibrillation (AFib) is the most common type of arrhythmia– an abnormal heart rhythm. According to the Centers for Disease Control and ...

When Do Doctors Use Cardioversion for AFib? Cardioversion is a common treatment for atrial fibrillation (AFib). AFib is a condition when the upper chambers of the heart, called atria, beat in an ...

Left atrial and left ventricular pressure and sound were recorded at the time of mitral commissurotomy in 18 patients with severe, isolated, noncalcific mitral stenosis and sinus rhythm. Catheter tip ...

Clinicians will increasingly encounter heart rhythm data generated from consumer-grade devices. Consumer-grade smartphone-paired devices and smartwatches have very high sensitivity and specificity for ...

Wazni OM, Saliba WI, Nair DG, et al., for the OPTION Trial Investigators. Left Atrial Appendage Closure After Ablation for Atrial Fibrillation. N Engl J Med 2024;Nov 16:[Epub ahead of print].

Sinus tachycardia can be completely normal when you are exercising or experiencing emotional stress. It can also be a result of medications and substances, or underlying problems or factors such as: ...

The likelihood of atrial fibrillation (AF) or atrial tachycardia (AT) was significantly higher starting at temperatures around 86°F, when compared with a reference of 66°F. Odds ratios rose to 2.24 or ...

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The S1 heart sound is two of your heart valves closing. It's the first sound doctors can hear with a stethoscope. Learn what ...

CHICAGO, IL—Giving rivaroxaban (Xarelto; Bayer/Janssen) to adults under the age of 65, after an atrial fibrillation (AF) diagnosis, does nothing to reduce their risk of neurocognitive decline, stroke, ...

Consuming sweet beverages significantly raises the risk of cardiovascular disease, while enjoying the occasional treat does ...