There is increased risk for pulmonary hypertension in patients with both atrial fibrillation and incident venous thromboembolism.

Boston Scientific Corporation (NYSE:BSX) is one of Goldman Sachs’ top healthcare stock picks. On July 7, Boston Scientific ...

For patients with atrial fibrillation, catheter ablation reduces the risks for ischemic stroke at more than 30 days, mortality, and heart failure hospitalization, while surgical ablation only reduces ...

AtriCure, Inc. (Nasdaq: ATRC), a leading innovator in surgical treatments for atrial fibrillation (Afib), left atrial appendage (LAA) management, and post-operative pain management, today announced ...

Both ablation and various lifestyle modifications, like losing weight and exercising more, have roles to play, experts agree.

In a new clinical practice guideline, the Endocrine Society advises universal screening of those with hypertension by ...

“An arrhythmia is a problem with the heart’s electrical system, which controls how the heart beats,” explains Segal.

For people with atrial fibrillation or a fast heart beat, Banner Wyoming Medical Center now offers new treatment options with ...

The benefit seems durable, but one expert says patients should be aware there’s “some risk of stroke” during the procedure.

Atrial fibrillation (AF) is the most widespread sustained cardiac arrhythmia globally, significantly contributing to increased morbidity, mortality, and ...

DO YOU fall asleep with the TV on or use a night light? Being exposed to light during the night can up your risk of heart disease, scientists say. The brighter the light, the higher the risk of ...

Researchers have found in a new study that early postoperative atrial fibrillation (POAF) following cardiac surgery is significantly associated with higher long-term mortality, though not with ...