BACKGROUND: Screening for atrial fibrillation (AF) on the basis of AF risk may be more effective. We aimed to develop, ...

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Researchers have developed a new way of identifying patients at risk of an irregular heartbeat, known as 'atrial fibrillation'. While not life threatening, the condition increases people's risk of ...

Irregular heartbeats may signal AFib, a silent heart rhythm disorder that raises stroke risk but can be managed with timely diagnosis and treatment.

A growing number of people across Asia Pacific are living with a common heart rhythm disorder that can raise the risk of ...

Diagnosis of atrial fibrillation starts with an in-depth examination from a doctor. Work with your doctor to identify a treatment plan and goals to help manage your AFib and reduce your risk of stroke ...

Atrial Fibrillation Symptoms: Experts say that with increasing age, the increasing burden of obesity, diabetes, and ...

A sudden racing heartbeat, a fluttering sensation in the chest, or unexplained shortness of breath is often dismissed as ...

DALLAS -- Neurologists couldn't agree that stroke survivors with a small burden of atrial fibrillation (Afib) could get away with skipping anticoagulation during a debate here at the American Stroke ...

Several blood thinners are available to prevent stroke in people with atrial fibrillation (AFib). The safest blood thinner to use depends on various factors, such as medical conditions and overall ...

More than 52 million people were living with atrial fibrillation (AF) in 2021, and prevalence continues to rise with ...