A groundbreaking study from Catalonia identifies concerning connections between irregular heartbeats and cognitive decline, especially in adults under 65. The connection between heart health and brain ...

Stress has been linked with poor health outcomes, though the exact mechanism remains poorly defined. Psychological stress is recognized as a contributing factor in atrial fibrillation (AFib), both in ...

Abelacimab shows a 62% reduction in major or clinically relevant non-major bleeding compared to rivaroxaban in AFib patients. The study highlights an 89% reduction in gastrointestinal bleeding, a ...

Stress has been linked with poor health outcomes, though the exact mechanism remains poorly defined. Psychological stress is recognized as a contributing factor in atrial fibrillation (AFib), both in ...

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 ...

The American College of Cardiology (ACC), American Heart Association, and the European Society of Cardiology define atrial fibrillation (AF) as a supraventricular tachyarrhythmia characterized by ...

Persistent atrial fibrillation (AFib) has long been a challenging cardiac condition to treat. Affecting millions worldwide, its complexities often stump healthcare providers in delivering effective ...

The American College of Cardiology and Heart Rhythm Society, in collaboration with the Bristol Myers Squibb-Pfizer Alliance, are launching an innovative project to improve management of atrial ...

Atrial fibrillation (AF) and chronic heart failure (CHF) are two major and even growing cardiovascular conditions that often coexist. However, few data are available to guide treatment of AF in ...

Treatment with the Type 2 diabetes medication metformin, lifestyle changes, or a combination of both did not improve atrial fibrillation (AFib) burden or progression when compared with standard care, ...

Older adults and working-age people whose atrial fibrillation is caught through screening, rather than through symptoms or ...

Omega-3 fatty acids are abundant in fish oil and may improve heart health in various ways. However, some research has found a link between high doses of fish oil and an increased risk of atrial ...