That’s an irregular and often very rapid heartbeat, which is the leading cause of stroke.

Patients with atrial fibrillation show more brain lesions and lower cognitive function. Discover how AF directly affects the ...

Is AFib getting in the way of you beating to the rhythm of your heart? In this segment, Cardiac Electrophysiologist Dr. Rudy ...

Atrial fibrillation diagnosed before age 70 years is associated with a 21% increased risk of developing dementia and a 36% higher risk for early-onset forms of the condition, according to the results ...

At 1 year, nearly 80% of patients with atrial fibrillation treated with an FDA-approved spherical pulsed field ablation ...

The 1-channel ECG of the Apple Watch can detect atrial fibrillation that wasn't previously known. But it is also useful after ...

Vibhu Parcha, M.D., a physician-scientist in UAB’s Division of Cardiovascular Disease, explained that uncontrolled high blood pressure leads to the development of atrial fibrillation, making the ...

By Dr. Sanchari Sinha Dutta, Ph.D. A randomized trial suggests that avoiding coffee after cardioversion may not help, and that modest caffeine intake may actually be associated with fewer atrial ...

New international research project AF-B-STEP will for the first time systematically assess how much time individuals spend in ...

Atrial fibrillation (AFib) is related to inflammation in your body, like other heart disease. Some research suggests that inflammation can cause AFib or make it worse if you already have it. Other ...

Previously, patients with advanced atrial fibrillation (AF/AFib) had limited treatment choices. Since February 2024, West ...

Atrial fibrillation is a very common condition that can lead to serious complications, and many of those who have it may not even know it. It's a rhythm disorder of the heart characterized by extra ...