New research shows that the gum disease bacterium P. gingivalis can slip into the bloodstream and infiltrate the heart. There, it quietly drives scar tissue buildup -- distorting the heart's ...

Tempted to skip the floss? Your heart might thank you if you don't. A new study from Hiroshima University (HU) finds that the ...

A scientific statement has been published by the ACC and Heart Rhythm Society regarding the safety of same-day discharge following intracardiac catheter ablation.

Heart rhythm problems aren’t always serious, but they can be signs of something more. Check out the symptoms and if notice ...

Researchers sought to determine 1-year outcomes in patients being treated with tirzepatide who have atrial fibrillation.

“It was an experience that dramatically improved my life,” said Mike Prescott of Kenosha, who retired a couple of years ago ...

Oral semaglutide (Rybelsus) can be tied to a near halving of incident Afib, according to a meta-analysis of 26 randomized ...

Stroke, one of the most severe complications of atrial fibrillation (AF), can be prevented by oral anticoagulants in patients ...

Tachycardia, or rapid heartbeat Bradycardia, or very slow heartbeat Atrial fibrillation (afib), an ... nearly 1 in 10 participants developed heart rhythm abnormalities. The findings, published ...

GLP-1 use significantly lowered risk for atrial fibrillation-related events for patients with diabetes, AF and obesity, with ...

Canada-based Kardium has revealed positive one-year efficacy results on its pulsed field ablation (PFA) device, the Globe PF ...