Direct oral anticoagulants (DOACs) are safer than vitamin K antagonists (VKAs) for the prevention of stroke in patients with AFib, according to new data published in The American Journal of Cardiology.…

Stimulants may be associated with an elevated short-term risk of cardiovascular (CV) problems such as ventricular arrhythmia and stroke in older patients, according to new data published in JAMA Pharmacy…

Regularly taking Omega-3 fatty acid supplements — fish oil supplements, for example …

One in ten patients with nonvalvular atrial fibrillation (NVAF) prescribed direct oral anticoagulants (DOACs) failed to take their first prescription, according to a new study…

Withings, an international healthcare technology company, has received FDA clearance for ScanWatch, its wearable solution that can track a person's heart rate, identify signs of atrial fibrillation…

Advanced age, hypertension, a high body mass index and the absence of diabetes are all associated with a greater chance of developing atrial fibrillation (AFib) after an embolic stroke of undetermined…

Circadian rhythms in heart cells can affect heart function throughout the day, possibly explaining why shift workers are so susceptible to cardiac issues, …

Continuous heart rhythm monitoring can identify when patients face a higher risk of atrial fibrillation (AFib) or ischemic stroke, according to a new analysis published in JAMA Cardiology.

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Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) is common among atrial fibrillation (AFib) patients and associated with worse clinical outcomes, according to new data…

Cardialen, a Minnesota-based healthcare technology company, has received a $3 million grant from the National Institutes of Health to continue developing a new low-energy therapy for atrial fibrillation (AFib).

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Medtronic and Mpirik are collaborating on a new pilot program focused on improving care for patients at risk of sudden cardiac arrest (SCA).

The two companies hope to address disparities in care for…

A healthy sleep pattern can help someone lower their risk of atrial fibrillation (AFib) and bradyarrhythmia, according to new data published in the Journal of the American College…

Researchers have developed a new risk score capable of identifying when atrial fibrillation (AFib) patients who visit the emergency department (ED) are at an elevated risk of new-onset heart failure…

Delayed peridevice leak (PDL) is present in more than 10% of patients who undergo left atrial appendage closure (LAAC) with Boston Scientific’s Watchman devices (WD), according to new findings published in JACC: Clinical…

Patients with atrial fibrillation (AFib) who take direct oral anticoagulants (DOAC) and warfarin are at a similar risk of developing dementia, according to new data published in Stroke.…

People living with human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) face an elevated risk of sudden cardiac death, according to new data…

Continuous heart rhythm monitoring with an implantable loop recorder (ILC) leads to much higher rates of atrial fibrillation (AFib) detection, according to new findings published in The Lancet. However, researchers emphasized…

Researchers have compared the safety and effectiveness of Abbott’s Amplatzer Amulet left atrial appendage (LAA) occluder with Boston Scientific’s first-generation Watchman LAA occluder, publishing their findings in Circulation…

Exercise can help patients with atrial fibrillation (AFib) maintain a normal heart rhythm and lower the prevalence of serious symptoms, according to new research presented at the ESC Congress 2021.…

Trouble breathing was the most common symptom reported by patients who experienced cardiac arrest, while 1 in 10 patients reported their arrest to emergency medical services 24-hours before it occurred,…

More than two-thirds of atrial fibrillation (AFib) patients who take oral anticoagulant (OAC) medication underestimate their risk of a major bleeding episode, according to new data published in the Journal…