Poor oral health could be a potential risk factor for cardiovascular disease. New research shows that good oral health habits ...

If left untreated, Afib can lead to stroke, heart failure and premature cardiac death. But fortunately, Afib is treatable and, in some cases, preventable.

The Watchman device is providing protection from blood clots and strokes for those patients at risk because of their AFib.

AFib causes an irregular heart rate that can make your heart feel as if it is fluttering or skipping beats. Panic attacks, on the other hand, can be brought on by anxiety and cause a rapid heart rate ...

Regular flossing may do more than just protect your teeth—it could lower your risk of stroke atrial fibrillation and heart disease Discover how oral health impacts cardiovascular wellness ...

AFib is also the leading cause of cardioembolic ... Cardiovascular disease, including stroke, remains the leading cause of death for Americans. Modifiable risk factors, including diet and exercise ...

A recent Brazilian study published in Nature Cardiovascular Research has highlighted promising pathways for preventing and ...

So that blood clot can then not come into the heart circulation and therefore be pumped into the body and cause a stroke,” he said. AFib is the number one cause of stroke in the U.S. But the ...

The benefit of direct oral anticoagulants on stroke risk in patients with prior intracerebral hemorrhage and atrial ...