The timing of restarting oral anticoagulation (OAC) for patients with atrial fibrillation (AF) after experiencing an acute ...

In patients with atrial fibrillation, a resting heart rate of 80 bpm or higher is associated with increased risk for ...

People suffering from subclinical atrial fibrillation, as detected by a pacemaker or defibrillator, are at an increased risk of suffering from stroke, according to the ASSERT study. Patients with ...

Looking back, Kokomo resident Mike Beatty knew he had something as a teenager, but he couldn’t put a name to it. Whenever he’d overexert himself, he’d feel “different,” but it would go away with rest.

WATCHMAN FLX™ Pro Left Atrial Appendage Closure (LAAC) device, enhancing stroke prevention options for patients with ...

Atrial fibrillation (AF) is the most common cardiac arrhythmia and predisposes patients to stroke and systemic embolism. Vitamin K antagonists have been the only available oral anticoagulants for ...

Atrial fibrillation (AF) is the most common cardiac ... or dabigatran is far superior to aspirin in the prevention of stroke or systemic embolism in AF. There is no dispute on the recommendations ...

Stroke risk in patients with nonvalvular atrial fibrillation increases markedly with age. Although anticoagulation is more effective than antiplatelet therapy in atrial fibrillation, it tends to ...

Consuming five or more cups of coffee daily may enhance cognitive function in individuals with irregular heart rhythms, ...

In the U.S., atrial fibrillation (AF), a heart condition that ... Significant complications associated with this condition include ischemic stroke, heart failure, myocardial infarction, chronic ...

The new year has arrived, it’s a time for new beginnings, celebration, and reflection. However, the excitement of New Year’s festivities—and the overindulgence that often accompanies them—can lead to ...