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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

During National Atrial Fibrillation Awareness Month, StopAfib.org urges people to raise atrial fibrillation awareness. This campaign is about more than awareness; it's about empowering people to make ...

Mount Sinai researchers developed an AI model to make individualized treatment recommendations for atrial fibrillation (AF) patients—helping clinicians accurately decide whether or not to treat them ...

Mass screening for atrial fibrillation using ECG together with heart failure biomarker does not prevent ischaemic stroke or systemic embolism (blood clot) in older adults aged 75-76 years over 5 years ...

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*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 ...