Patients with atrial fibrillation show more brain lesions and lower cognitive function. Discover how AF directly affects the ...

By Dr. Sanchari Sinha Dutta, Ph.D. A randomized trial suggests that avoiding coffee after cardioversion may not help, and that modest caffeine intake may actually be associated with fewer atrial ...

Advanced practice providers are highly knowledgeable medical professionals who are part of a health care team and play a key ...

Atrial fibrillation occurs when cardiac electrical impulses become disordered, leading to a rapid and irregular heartbeat. Lip and colleagues discuss the mechanisms that underlie this common ...

The Apple Watch has plenty of potential for health monitoring even after discovery of a condition, and a new study outlines ...

A new trial suggests Apple Watch could make a meaningful difference in what happens after atrial fibrillation ablation, not ...

Learn how pericardial MPO improves postoperative atrial fibrillation prediction and could refine perioperative risk ...

Medtronic (NYSE:MDT) received a CE mark for its Affera Sphere-360 pulsed field ablation catheter, opening access to European ...

Background Mechanical compression from the ascending aorta on the left atrial anterior wall (LAAW) can cause low voltage areas (LVAs), which are associated with a higher risk of atrial fibrillation ...

Smartwatch-based monitoring using both photoplethysmography and ECG could improve detection of new-onset atrial fibrillation ...

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 ...

A landmark clinical trial from St Bartholomew’s Hospital reveals that the Apple Watch detects recurring AFib faster and reduces unplanned hospitalizations by half following catheter ablation.