If left untreated, Afib can lead to stroke, heart failure and premature cardiac death. But fortunately, Afib is treatable and, in some cases, preventable.

“We are trying to understand these alterations and then identify key targets to provide the foundation for the next generation of anti-arrhythmic drugs.” One great frustration of researchers and ...

The most common use of these drugs is as part of a rhythm control strategy to maintain sinus rhythm. The Vaughan Williams classification system divides these agents based on their mechanisms of ...

There are two general approaches to treating atrial fibrillation: Attempt to get rid of the atrial fibrillation altogether and restore and maintain normal heart rhythm. Allow the atrial ...

These findings suggest that targeting FoxO1 signaling may serve as an anti-arrhythmic therapeutic strategy for HFpEF.