The caveat here is that if one is opting for rhythm control to avoid the need for warfarin in this elderly population, that is not a valid assumption. How should one manage atrial fibrillation ...

New research shows that the gum disease bacterium P. gingivalis can slip into the bloodstream and infiltrate the heart. There ...

Allow the atrial fibrillation to persist while controlling the heart rate There are different indications for both rhythm control and rate control, each with its own inherent risks and benefits.

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

a “rate control” strategy and a “rhythm control” strategy. In 2002, the Atrial Fibrillation Follow-up Investigation of Rhythm Management (AFFIRM) randomized trial evaluated the outcomes of ...

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

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

Atrial fibrillation (AFib) is the most common abnormal heart rhythm found in our community. According to the CDC website, an estimated 12 million people in the United States will have atrial ...

Boston Scientific, Medtronic, Abbott and J&J unveiled new data for their PFA devices in tandem with the Heart Rhythm ...

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