Most people walk through life with a heart condition they know nothing about. Atrial fibrillation, commonly called AFib, is ...
This Journal feature begins with a case vignette highlighting a common clinical problem. Evidence supporting various strategies is then presented, followed by a review of formal guidelines, when they ...
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MyMichigan Health: What to know about atrial fibrillation - signs, risks and treatment options
Irregular heart rhythms, such as atrial fibrillation and atrial flutter, affect millions of Americans and can increase the risk of serious complications if left untreated. Understanding the warning ...
Despite improvements in the management of atrial fibrillation, patients with this condition remain at increased risk for cardiovascular complications. It is unclear whether early rhythm-control ...
A meta-analysis of six randomized trials covering 7,004 patients finds that left atrial appendage occlusion significantly ...
Credit: Getty Images Effective atrial fibrillation management requires rate or rhythm control, anticoagulation based on risk scores, and lifestyle changes. The Centers for Disease Control and ...
• Percutaneous occlusion of the left atrial appendage reduces stroke risk and mortality with similar effectiveness as warfarin. • Surgical exclusion of the left atrial appendage during cardiac surgery ...
Catheter ablation (CA) can significantly decrease or eliminate the recurrences of atrial fibrillation (AF), improving the patients’ quality of life and decreasing mortality in patients with heart ...
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