Each year, more than 454,000 people in the U.S. are hospitalized with atrial fibrillation, the most common type of treated heart arrhythmia. It also contributes to 158,000 deaths each year. Perhaps ...

When choosing how to reduce the risk of stroke, a clinician uses tools to estimate the risk of stroke and serious bleeding ...

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.

February is National Heart Month. Atrial fibrillation is a common condition in older demographics, but what is A-Fib? In this segment, Dr. Rudy Evanich from Bellin Health discusses what to ...

Binge drinking and possibly, moderate alcohol intake, may trigger atrial fibrillation. Caffeine intake does not appear to be a trigger; although, some doctors still recommend that patients with atrial ...

AtriCure Inc. (NASDAQ:ATRC) reported its Q4 2024 earnings, revealing a wider-than-expected loss per share but exceeding revenue forecasts. The company's stock fell in aftermarket trading following the ...

Compared with rivaroxaban, abelacimab is associated with fewer bleeding events in patients with AF and moderate to high risk for stroke.