Women who experience high blood pressure disorders during pregnancy are at heightened risk of developing atrial fibrillation, a serious medical condition that can lead to stroke, heart failure and ...

Inflammation damages the endothelial lining of blood vessels, which in turn increases the risk of blood clots. Afib patients with chronic inflammation have a higher risk of stroke and embolism.

ALBANY, N.Y. ( NEWS10) — A new device is transforming the type of treatment some heart patients with atrial fibrillation receive. Doctors say it’s safer to use and improving outcomes for those who ...

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.

A new UK study has highlighted the critical role of GP data in understanding atrial fibrillation (AF), the most common form ...

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 ...

Laura Williamson American Heart Association News Flossing regularly may lower the risk of some strokes as well as a type of irregular heart rhythm that can increase stroke risk, new research suggests.

Enter cardiovascular surgeon Dr. Pouya Hemmati with a solution: a dual approach to treating AFIB when nothing else works, lowering the frequency of episodes and the more fatal side effects. It starts ...

More than 12 million Americans are affected by AFib, a condition where the heart beats irregularly. The main concern with AFib is the elevated risk of stroke, which is where the Watchman device comes ...