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Atrial fibrillation (AF) in older adults extends well beyond stroke prevention. Advancing age is the strongest demographic driver of AF prevalence and ...

Please provide your email address to receive an email when new articles are posted on . In patients younger than 75 years with atrial fibrillation and concomitant CV conditions, an early rhythm ...

When you have atrial fibrillation, the two upper chambers of your heart (atria) don't beat in sync with the two lower chambers (ventricles). This makes your heart beat out of rhythm and sometimes very ...

What’s new: The 2023 ACC/AHA guidelines introduce a staging system for AFib, prioritize rhythm control earlier, and expand prevention and lifestyle recommendations. Why it matters: AFib can lead to ...

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Guidelines may vary, but generally, heart rates greater than 120 to 150 beats per minute can be dangerous. When the heart rate is that high, a person with AFib should consider seeking medical ...

The increase in hospitalization risk seen with Vascepa was small vs the survival gains seen from decreased rates of heart attack, stroke, and revascularization, noted Deepak L. Bhatt, MD, MPH, Brigham ...