Left atrial appendage closure noninferior to blood thinners for lowering stroke risk, death in some patients with AFib

For patients with nonvalvular atrial fibrillation (AFib) who had no contraindications to taking oral anticoagulants, the use ...

Atrial Fibrillation Increases Stroke Risk: What You Need To Know

The heart condition we’re talking about is atrial fibrillation, often referred to as “AFib.” AFib can cause a person to ...
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What blood clots actually feel and look like – and when to worry

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Blood clots are among the most feared medical emergencies, and for good reason. They can lead to heart attacks, strokes and death.

Are heart failure and atrial fibrillation the same disease? Study reveals shared genetic and molecular mechanics

New research from a multi-institutional team, published in Nature Cardiovascular Research, reveals that heart failure and atrial fibrillation share underlying genetic and molecular mechanisms, ...
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Anticoagulation for Ongoing Stroke Prevention in Adults With Atrial Fibrillation (Afib)

Atrial fibrillation, or AFib, is a type of irregular heart rhythm that causes your heart to pump less effectively than it should. You’ll get treatment to try to bring back a normal rhythm. Another ...
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What is atrial fibrillation and how is it treated?

NEW YORK (AP) — Daniel Moore was about 30 the first time it happened. At the end of a long, hot, stressful day, he chugged an ice-cold glass of milk. “It felt like a bunny rabbit trying to jump out of ...