Untreated atrial fibrillation carries an approximately 3 to 5% annual risk of ischemic stroke. Long-term oral anticoagulation therapy decreases this risk to 1.7% with warfarin and to 1.5% with ...

Atrial fibrillation is a common heart condition characterized by a rapid, irregular heartbeat stemming from the heart's upper ...

Atrial fibrillation (AF) is a common cardiac arrhythmia whose prevalence increases with age, and its association with cognitive decline and dementia is increasingly recognised. A growing body of ...

Atrial fibrillation (AF) remains a major contributor to ischaemic stroke incidence, presenting both a clinical challenge and an opportunity for improved prevention strategies. Research in this field ...

BACKGROUND: Premature atrial contractions (PACs) are independently associated with atrial fibrillation, stroke, and heart failure, yet no pharmacological therapy is approved for PAC suppression.

An analysis of two large cohort studies finds that carriers of disease-causing variants within genes for three ...

Patients with atrial fibrillation are at high risk for stroke, and international guidelines recommend oral anticoagulant therapy. In patients with stable vascular disease without atrial fibrillation, ...

A new study finds that atrial fibrillation, also known as Afib, is present in about 12% of older adults, with higher numbers in those in the age range of 70 to 79. Modifiable risk factors such as ...

Please provide your email address to receive an email when new articles are posted on . Metformin, a generic diabetes drug, reduced recurrence of atrial fibrillation among adults who initiated therapy ...

NEW YORK (AP) — Daniel Moore was about 30 the first time it happened. At the end of a long, hot, stressful day, he chugged an ice-cold glass of milk. “It felt like a bunny rabbit trying to jump out of ...

Irregular heart rhythms, such as atrial fibrillation and atrial flutter, affect millions of Americans and can increase the risk of serious complications if left untreated. Understanding the warning ...