Oral anticoagulation is recommended after ablation for atrial fibrillation among patients at high risk for stroke. Left atrial appendage closure is a mechanical alternative to anticoagulation ...

Medically reviewed by Jeffrey S. Lander, MD There are two general approaches to treating atrial fibrillation: Attempt to get ...

ECG plays an important role in detection of several stroke risk factors/predictors including atrial fibrillation and left ... 45–65 years on a 2-min rhythm strip 1.5- to 2.5-fold increase ...

Oussama Wazni, MD, Cleveland Clinic, discusses insights from the OPTION trial and their potential implication on guidelines ...