The American College of Cardiology (ACC) and the American Heart Association (AHA) are two of the leading medical organizations that have developed new recommendations for managing and preventing ...
Afib catheter ablation gained a broader class I recommendation from the American College of Cardiology and American Heart Association (ACC/AHA) for improving symptoms in people with all subtypes of ...
CHICAGO -- Researchers failed to prevent cognitive impairment in people with existing atrial fibrillation (Afib) by going the route of anticoagulation to mitigate subclinical brain infarcts, according ...
A recent editorial article emphasized that the updated 2023 and 2024 guidelines for Atrial Fibrillation (AF) provide major ...
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 ...
Guidelines for the management of atrial fibrillation in different parts of the world are largely in agreement on how to handle the condition, but differences can help shed light on alternate ...
A healthy heart is vital to a long life. Aging individuals recognize that link, and many take steps to protect their heart health, which may include changing their diets or exercising with greater ...
AliveCor, makers of the Kardia Mobile smartphone-connected ECG, announced the results of several major studies of the technology, including one that was published online today in Circulation, the ...
The OPTION trial showed equivalence between Watchman FLX and oral anticoagulation in preventing stroke, systemic embolism, and all-cause death post-ablation. Subgroup analyses revealed consistent ...
Successful catheter ablation resulted in a low risk of stroke associated with atrial fibrillation (AFib), a type of irregular heart rhythm, according to an international study. Researchers said these ...
The AHA is expanding its initiative to improve detection, standardize care, and enhance treatment for hypertrophic cardiomyopathy.