This news release contains updated information from the research authors that was not in the abstract. NEW ORLEANS, Nov. 9, 2025 — People with atrial fibrillation (AFib) and obesity may have fewer ...

Millions of people live with atrial fibrillation, a racing, uneven heartbeat that can leave you exhausted and scared. Yet it ...

Atrial fibrillation (AFib) is the most prevalent form of cardiac arrhythmia, affecting a significant portion of the global population. Often marked by irregular and rapid heartbeats, AFib presents a ...

About one in three people will develop atrial fibrillation, making it one of the most common cardiovascular conditions in the world. The risk of stroke increases significantly in patients with atrial ...

Favorable bleeding outcomes related to abelacimab have positioned the medication as a potential game changer in the treatment of atrial fibrillation. One of the core results from AZALEA-TIMI 71 was ...

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 ...

Dr. Roach: I am an 83-year-old man. Except for blood pressure medication, I’ve never had any heart-related health issues. Earlier this year, I experienced six or so episodes of a fast, irregular ...

Millions of Americans experience an irregular heartbeat, which can be unsettling and scary. When irregular heartbeats happen — and they happen a lot — electrophysiologists have sophisticated solutions ...

NEW ORLEANS – Standard medical care seemed to be a better bet than a catheter-based procedure in high-risk patients with atrial fibrillation (Afib), according to the CLOSURE-AF study. The trial had a ...

TEND TO HAVE MORE FREQUENT AND LONG LASTING ATRIAL FIBRILLATION, OR AFIB EPISODES THAN MEN. LACEE GRIFFITH HAS MORE. WOMEN MAY BE AT HIGHER RISK OF STROKE AS WELL. MERCY MEDICAL CENTER CARDIOLOGIST ...