Atrial fibrillation is a chronic, progressive disorder, and persistent forms of atrial fibrillation are associated with increased risks of thromboembolism and heart failure. Catheter ablation as ...

Share on Pinterest Untreated AFib is associated with a 45% increased risk of developing mild cognitive impairment, a new research letter says. spxChrome/Getty Images For people with untreated atrial ...

A new American Heart Association scientific statement suggests addressing cardiovascular health earlier in life may reduce the risk of stroke and help preserve thinking and memory later in life. Three ...

Irregular heart rhythms, such as atrial fibrillation and atrial flutter, affect millions of Americans and can increase the risk of serious complications if left untreated. Understanding the warning ...

Drinking a cup of caffeinated coffee daily led to a significant drop in atrial fibrillation (AF) or flutter in patients with sustained AF compared with those who abstained from coffee and caffeine, ...

During the AHA Scientific Sessions 2025, a session was presented that focused on dilemmas related to antithrombotic therapy following catheter ablation in patients with AF. A session presented at the ...

Despite guideline recommendations, evidence for the use of non–vitamin K antagonist oral anticoagulant (NOAC) monotherapy in patients with atrial fibrillation after implantation of a drug-eluting ...

Nick Blackmer is a librarian, fact-checker, and researcher with more than 20 years of experience in consumer-facing health and wellness content. A new study found that atrial fibrillation (AFib) is ...

Consuming modest amounts of caffeinated coffee after cardioversion may be linked to a lower risk of recurrent atrial fibrillation, as reported by a randomized clinical trial published in JAMA. For ...

Researchers evaluated a drug that represents a new class of anticoagulants known as Factor XI inhibitors for treating patients with atrial fibrillation as part of the AZALEA-TIMI 71 Study. The trial ...