Cryptogenic stroke survivors who went on to get an insertable cardiac monitor (ICM) had a similar risk of recurrent stroke whether or not any atrial fibrillation (Afib, AF) ever turned up on ...

PANAMA CITY, Fla. (WMBB) – May is National Stroke Awareness Month, a reminder to stay informed about symptoms and prevention. Atrial fibrillation, or AFib, is a common heart rhythm disorder that is ...

It was safe to start direct oral anticoagulant (DOAC) therapy without delay after acute ischemic stroke in people with atrial fibrillation (Afib), according to the OPTIMAS randomized trial. Stroke ...

Heart health is often overlooked until warning signs appear. According to the National Institutes of Health, atrial ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. The threat of heart failure from atrial fibrillation could be more worrisome than stroke, a new study reveals. Photo by ...

MARSHFIELD − Aspirus Heart Care is hosting a free seminar on atrial fibrillation (AFib) from 6:30-8 p.m. Oct. 29 at the Holiday Inn Conference Center in Marshfield. The event aims to educate attendees ...

Dr. Sowmya Lakshminarayanan, or “Dr. Lak,” a neurologist and stroke expert at Novant Health, says that holiday stress, disrupted routines and increased alcohol intake can trigger aFib — atrial ...

Expert Rev Cardiovasc Ther. 2008;6(10):1287-1289. Another common cardiovascular condition associated with aging is atrial fibrillation (AF). This is the most commonly occuring sustained cardiac ...

Dutch trial establishes feasibility of screening approach in routine specialty care ...

Please provide your email address to receive an email when new articles are posted on . Two studies found that mass screening for atrial fibrillation in older adults does not reduce stroke. In one ...

New peer-reviewed research shows Apple Watch detected 4x more AFib cases than standard care, including 57% of people with no ...

Hamilton, ON - Atrial tachyarrhythmias in the absence of clinical atrial fibrillation occur frequently among patients with pacemakers and are associated with a significant increase in the risk for ...