Patients undergoing first-time atrial fibrillation (AF) ablation can benefit from targeting non-pulmonary vein (PV) triggers. Preprocedural identification of high-risk individuals can guide planning ...

Atrial fibrillation (AF), the most prevalent cardiac arrhythmia, is closely linked to metabolic dysfunctions, including obesity, diabetes, and dyslipidemia. These lead to pathological changes in ...

In the U.S., atrial fibrillation (AF), a heart condition that causes an irregular heartbeat in the upper chambers of the heart, affects up to one in three people in their lifetime. Significant ...

Kamilia Smith, MD, FACOG, NCMP, discusses how educating patients about the serious long-term health risks of untreated vasomotor symptoms (VMS) requires a comprehensive strategy that includes clear ...

The following are key points to remember from a 2024 American College of Cardiology (ACC) expert consensus decision pathway (ECDP) on practical approaches for arrhythmia monitoring after stroke: ...

For atrial fibrillation screening and detection, they noted that the probability of detection increased with electrocardiogram (ECG) monitoring duration, however experts are uncertain about the ...

On Mondays, they saw a spike in patients presenting to emergency departments after a weekend of binge drinking with a heart condition called atrial fibrillation, which is characterised by an ...

Attempt to get rid of the atrial fibrillation altogether and restore and maintain normal heart rhythm. Allow the atrial fibrillation to persist while controlling the heart rate There are different ...