Other risk factors include atrial fibrillation and deep vein thrombosis, a blood clot that forms in a deep vein, typically in the legs. If the clot becomes dislodged and travels to the brain ...

Objective Atrial fibrillation (AF) has emerged as a common condition in older adults. Cardiovascular risk factors only explain about 50% of AF cases. Inflammatory biomarkers may help close this gap as ...

My watch has an electrocardiogram (EKG) function, and it immediately said I was in atrial fibrillation at a rate of 100-130 bpm. I went to the emergency room where they confirmed AFib, did a bunch ...

Medicare may cover pacemaker costs if the pacemaker is medically necessary and appropriate for a person’s treatment. The part of Medicare that covers pacemakers and their related costs will vary ...

Background: The role of the triglyceride-glucose (TyG) index in critically ill patients with congestive heart failure (CHF) and atrial fibrillation (AF), requiring intensive care unit (ICU) admission, ...

Left untreated, ventricular tachycardia can trigger a medical emergency known as ventricular fibrillation (V-fib). With V-fib, the heart will not only beat rapidly but also beat erratically. Even with ...

Abbott recently secured approval to market its new pulse field ablation device for atrial fibrillation in Europe, and is setting its sights on the U.S. market in coming years. (Glen Stubbe/The ...

A sudden drop in blood pressure can occur for any number of reasons. Hypotension, or low blood pressure, means that vital organs may not be getting enough blood flow. It may be due to dehydration or ...

New research is showing that people who develop atrial fibrillation (AFib) before the age of 70 face higher risks of dementia later in their life. Research shows these individuals have a 21% ...

New research is showing that people who develop atrial fibrillation (AFib) before the age of 70 face higher risks of dementia later in their life. Research shows these individuals have a 21% higher ...

Get Instant Summarized Text (Gist) Atrial fibrillation (AFib) diagnosed before age 70 is linked to a 21% increased risk of dementia and a 36% higher risk of early-onset dementia. This association ...

New data comparing abelacimab (MAA868) with rivaroxaban (Xarelto) in patients with atrial fibrillation were presented at the American College of Cardiology 2025 Annual Scientific Session. The ...