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6 Silent Signs of AFib, According to a Cardiologist

Atrial fibrillation (AFib) affects an estimated three million to six million Americans—and a 2020 Journal of the American Medical Association (JAMA) study suggested the rate of AFib incidence is ...
Long Island Press

Heart health: Treating Afib can prevent strokes, cardiac deaths

Atrial fibrillation (Afib) is a type of cardiac arrhythmia, or abnormal heart rhythm, that is very common — and more prevalent than previously thought. A large study published in October 2024 in a ...

Computational model predicts the hemodynamic response of patients following atrial fibrillation

Atrial fibrillation (AFib) is a cardiac disorder in which the chambers of the heart beat rapidly and irregularly. It's the ...
Medscape

Atrial Fibrillation: Cases & Quizzes

Fast Five Quiz: Stroke Risk Assessment in Atrial Fibrillation How much do you know about stroke risk assessment in atrial fibrillation? Test your knowledge with this quick quiz. Medscape, March 13, ...
The Register Citizen

Blood tests could identify people with AFib at risk for 'breakthrough' stroke

Looking at specific substances in the blood of people with atrial fibrillation, a type of irregular heartbeat, could help identify who's at risk for a stroke despite taking blood-thinning medication ...
WAFB

New Watchman implant offers alternative AFib treatment

BATON ROUGE, La. (WAFB) - Atrial Fibrillation, or AFib is the leading cause of stroke. The American Heart Association says five million Americans currently have AFib, with an additional 12 million ...