Researchers at the UNC School of Medicine and the University of Vermont have developed a more precise way to assess stroke ...

BACKGROUND: Early detection of atrial fibrillation (AF) is essential for preventing ischemic stroke and other cardiovascular complications. However, the incidence and prognosis of AF in the general ...

September is Atrial Fibrillation Awareness Month, and doctors in Southwest Louisiana say it’s important to recognize the warning signs before the condition leads to more serious health problems.

GRAND RAPIDS, MI — Corewell Health is the first hospital system in Michigan to introduce a safer, more efficient treatment for patients with persistent atrial fibrillation. Dr. Brian Williamson ...

Patients with OSA treated with CPAP have a lower incidence and recurrence of atrial fibrillation vs those not treated with CPAP.

Atrial fibrillation (AF) is a predominant arrhythmia, posing challenges due to its association with increased morbidity, mortality, and healthcare resource ...

Atrial fibrillation, also known as AFib, is an irregular heartbeat, or arrhythmia that happens when the upper chambers of the heart (the atria) are out of sync with the lower chambers and beating ...

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