Atrial fibrillation independently increases dementia risk by 21% in adults under the age of 70, new research indicates.

Atrial fibrillation occurs when action potentials fire very rapidly within the pulmonary veins or atrium in a chaotic manner. The result is a very fast atrial rate — about 400 to 600 beats per ...

A group of 29 international experts says that simultaneous screening for hypertension and heart arrhythmia could prevent ...

Atrial fibrillation diagnosed before age 70 years was associated with a 21% increased risk for dementia and a 36% increased ...

Researchers sought to compare the effect of abelacimab vs rivaroxaban on risk for bleeding in patients with atrial fibrillation.

What Is the Maze Procedure (Surgical Ablation)? If you have an irregular heartbeat caused by atrial fibrillation (AFib), you may need surgery to restore your normal heart rhythm. This is called ...

New research presented at the EHRA 2025, a scientific congress of the European Society of Cardiology, shows that the presence ...

A brand new procedure to treat atrial fibrillation is now being offered ... It was like coming out of a really nice nap," Pabst said. "It went really well for me. I'm happy with the results ...

Atrial fibrillation (AFib) is the most common form of irregular heartbeat (arrhythmia). People with AFib have many treatment options, including medications and medical procedures. However ...

The FDA approved Kerendia in July 2021 for adults with chronic kidney disease associated with Type 2 diabetes to reduce the ...

Atrial fibrillation diagnosed in midlife is linked to a 21% increased risk of dementia at any age and a 36% higher risk of ...

Atrial fibrillation is a common arrhythmia, and experts are interested in the relationship between atrial fibrillation and other conditions like dementia. Recent study results suggest that atrial ...