Mar 27, 2023 · Know your treatment goals. The treatment goals of atrial fibrillation, also called AF or AFib, start with a proper diagnosis through an in-depth examination from a doctor. The …

Mar 24, 2023 · Why is Atrial Fibrillation Atrial Fibrillation (AF or AFib) a Problem? The American Heart Association explains the consequences of atrial fibrillation, the causes of afib, the risks …

Mar 27, 2023 · The most common symptom: a quivering or fluttering heartbeat. Atrial fibrillation, also called AFib or AF, is the most common type of irregular heartbeat.The abnormal firing of …

Mar 27, 2023 · * Some medications are commonly called blood thinners because they can help reduce a blood clot from forming. There are two main types of blood thinners that patients …

Atrial fibrillation is a quivering or irregular heartbeat, that can lead to blood clots, stroke, heart failure and other heart-related complications. Here's what you should know about its …

May 30, 2023 · Emotional and psychiatric problems often accompany a heart attack, cardiac arrest or heart surgery. Here's what caregivers and patients alike need to know.

Sep 8, 2022 · New study using the American Heart Association’s COVID-19 Cardiovascular Disease Registry finds 1 in 20 patients hospitalized with COVID-19 develop new-onset atrial …

Mar 27, 2023 · Clinical practice guidelines are recommendations for treating a specific health condition. They assist health care professionals in making informed decisions about your care, …

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