Hypertension, atrial fibrillation, and smoking are strongly associated with an increased risk for severe vs nonsevere stroke.

A new study published in the journal of Nature Scientific Reports revealed that lactate levels interfere with the electrical ...

The patient decision aid includes an explanation of atrial fibrillation and how it affects a patient’s life and features the CHA 2 DS 2-VASc and HAS-BLED calculators to illustrate individualized risks ...

Nearly 2,000 people have taken part in a groundbreaking trial that aims to help doctors identify more people at risk of ...

In patients with atrial fibrillation, a resting heart rate of 80 bpm or higher is associated with increased risk for ...

Looking back, Kokomo resident Mike Beatty knew he had something as a teenager, but he couldn’t put a name to it. Whenever he’d overexert himself, he’d feel “different,” but it would go away with rest.

Introduction: Atrial fibrillation (AF) is the most prevalent form of cardiac arrhythmia worldwide. Early diagnosis and treatment are essential, emphasizing the need to develop novel biomarkers.

Pulsed field ablation (PFA) is emerging as an alternative, using non-thermal electric fields to target cardiac tissue while ...

WITH the fun and joy of Christmas and New Year also comes the risks of overdoing it, particularly when it comes to alcohol. But consuming a lot of alcohol can directly impact your heart – ...

This is a protocol for a Cochrane Review (intervention). The objectives are as follows: To assess the benefits and risks of early versus late initiation of oral anticoagulation (vitamin K antagonists ...

Some 2,000 people have tested an algorithm designed to help doctors identify people at risk of developing atrial fibrillation ...