Good outcomes relative to bariatric surgery after catheter ablation in observational data ...

The FDA has granted a de novo clearance to a small, vacuum-powered catheter designed to take hold of a patient’s esophagus and gently move it out of the way during cardiac ablation procedures aimed at ...

The mounting burden of America’s cardiovascular health crisis is enough to make one’s heart skip a beat. The most common form of arrhythmia, for example, is atrial fibrillation (AFib), in which the ...

Heart rhythm disorders like AFib can raise stroke and heart failure risk. Early diagnosis and catheter ablation can restore quality of life — seek care promptly.

Catheter ablation was favored for rhythm control in atrial fibrillation (Afib or AF) when considering its psychological benefits over medical therapy alone, the REMEDIAL randomized trial showed.

BARCELONA, SPAIN — Starting patients on an eight-week course of amiodarone immediately after ablation for atrial fibrillation (AF) won't cut the risk of AF recurrence over the next six months, ...

LOUISVILLE, Ky. — Atrial Fibrillation, or AFib, is an irregular heartbeat that can cause poor blood flow. It can lead to blood clots, stroke, and in some cases, heart failure. Oussama Wazni, MD, a ...

Cryoablation uses extreme cold to destroy heart tissue that causes an irregular heartbeat, intending to restore a regular heart rhythm. Doctors may suggest cryoablation if other treatments do not work ...

SAN DIEGO, Calif. (Ivanhoe Newswire) - Atrial fibrillation, or AFib, is the most common type of heart arrhythmia. It’s estimated 12 million people in the U.S. are living with it. If not treated, it ...

Atrial fibrillation, or AFib is the most common type of heart arrhythmia. It’s estimated 12 million people in the U.S. are living with it. If not treated, it can lead to blood clots and stroke. The ...