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 ...

Dr. Olivia Greenspan, ND RN Abstract Structured risk factor modification and longitudinal lifestyle care can improve atrial ...

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 ...

The World Health Organization reports that cardiovascular diseases (CVDs) are the leading cause of death across the globe. Various diseases are characterized as CVDs, which are disorders of the heart ...

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 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 ...

The ACCP guidelines recommend use of aspirin 325 mg for patients with AF who are considered to have a low stroke risk. Either aspirin 325 mg daily or warfarin with an international normalized ratio ...

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 ...

Having AFib Can Lead to Anxiety "There is no doubt that the feeling of one's heart racing, shortness of breath or just not feeling well as occurs commonly with AFib can lead to anxiety," Dr. Mitra ...