Convergent hybrid ablation is an innovative treatment for a type of irregular heart rhythm called atrial fibrillation (AFib). The treatment is a two-stage procedure that combines the expertise of our ...

Atrial fibrillation, or AFib, is the most common heart rhythm disorder. With AFib, the beating of the upper chambers of your heart (the atria) becomes irregular, and blood has a harder time reaching ...

There is a link between atypical heart sounds and atrial fibrillation. People with this condition have an irregular, disorganized heartbeat. Atrial fibrillation is a serious type of arrhythmia, which ...

Atrial fibrillation is a chronic, progressive disorder, and persistent forms of atrial fibrillation are associated with increased risks of thromboembolism and heart failure. Catheter ablation as ...

A new American Heart Association scientific statement suggests addressing cardiovascular health earlier in life may reduce the risk of stroke and help preserve thinking and memory later in life. Three ...

Atrial fibrillation diagnosed before age 70 years is associated with a 21% increased risk of developing dementia and a 36% higher risk for early-onset forms of the condition, according to the results ...

If you live with atrial fibrillation (sometimes called AF or AFib), a type of irregular heartbeat, you probably take a blood thinner to reduce your risk of stroke and blood clots. Research shows that ...

A new study suggests that AF may impair the brain’s waste-clearance system and that restoring sinus rhythm with catheter ablation could help improve this process, offering new clues to why AF is ...

Share on Pinterest Untreated AFib is associated with a 45% increased risk of developing mild cognitive impairment, a new research letter says. spxChrome/Getty Images For people with untreated atrial ...

A new study has found that even moderate drinking can increase the risk of A-fib, a heart rhythm abnormality that afflicts some 3 million Americans. By Anahad O’Connor A new study has found that ...