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 ...

Share on Pinterest Marc Tran/Stocksy United Atrial fibrillation (AFib) is the most common type of arrhythmia– an abnormal heart rhythm. According to the Centers for Disease Control and ...

Sugary drinks are very bad for you, but the occasional sweet treat could actually be good for your health, according to a new ...

If you’re trying to cut back on sugar or watch your weight, you might reach for a diet soft drink or a low-sugar juice. But new research suggests these drinks could be harming your health. A recent UK ...

A recent study published in JAMA has raised concerns about the safety of certain blood pressure medications for patients with ...

The Portfolio Diet is a diet plan designed to lower your cholesterol levels by including more soy protein, plant sterols, nuts, and soluble fiber in your diet. Share on Pinterest Nataša Mandić ...

Objective To assess the effect of allopurinol use on the risk of incident atrial fibrillation (AF) in the elderly ... and not enrolled in Medicare Advantage Plan, who had new treatment with ...

When Do Doctors Use Cardioversion for AFib? Cardioversion is a common treatment for atrial fibrillation (AFib). AFib is a condition when the upper chambers of the heart, called atria, beat in an ...

Clinicians will increasingly encounter heart rhythm data generated from consumer-grade devices. Consumer-grade smartphone-paired devices and smartwatches have very high sensitivity and specificity for ...

Because it eliminates processed foods and limits a lot of other foods, it can be hard to stick to this plan. A study of 50 people on the diet found the average person spent nearly 11 hours a week ...