A prespecified subgroup analysis among 3091 elderly patients in the Atrial Fibrillation Follow-up Investigation of Rhythm Management (AFFIRM) study revealed that rhythm control was associated with ...

The caveat here is that if one is opting for rhythm control to avoid the need for warfarin in this elderly population, that is not a valid assumption. How should one manage atrial fibrillation ...

Our easy-to-read patient fact sheet compares and contrasts sinus arrhythmia vs AFib (atrial fibrillation) symptoms.

If left untreated, Afib can lead to stroke, heart failure and premature cardiac death. But fortunately, Afib is treatable and, in some cases, preventable.

The prevalence of atrial fibrillation, also known as AFIB, affects a lot more younger people than initially thought.

The Atrial Fibrillation Follow-up Investigation of Rhythm Management (AFFIRM) trial 9 demonstrated no survival benefits with a rhythm-control over rate-control strategy. The need for continued ...

When it comes to heart health, the prevalence of a condition shouldn’t be much of a comfort for those dealing with symptoms. While it’s always good to ...

This week, the HonorHealth Research Institute in Scottsdale used a new technology to treat atrial fibrillation (Afib).

Atrial fibrillation (Afib) is an irregular and often rapid heartbeat that originates in the heart’s upper chambers (atria).

Recently, a new procedure came to HCA Florida Fort Walton Destin Hospital, giving patients a shot at a better life, and Webb was the first in the area to receive it.

AFib is an abnormal rhythm in the heart caused by irregular electrical impulses in the upper chambers of the heart. “It can be silent, and the patient may not know about it. It could also ...

HRS' UpBeat.org serves as a vital platform connecting patients and healthcare providers with reliable resources and tools for managing chronic heart rhythm conditions such as AFib. This ...