Atrial fibrillation, or AFib, is a fast and irregular heart rhythm that, left untreated, can lead to blood clots, stroke and heart failure. It's the most common type of arrhythmia, a potentially ...

A large amount of research suggests that AFib and heart failure are strongly associated with each other. Each condition might lead to changes to your heart that increase your risk of developing ...

If left untreated, Afib can lead to stroke, heart failure and premature cardiac death. But fortunately, Afib is treatable and, in some cases, preventable. “Afib is the leading preventable ...

The Heart and Vascular Institute of Eastern Kentucky at Pikeville Medical Center announced in a statement it reached a milestone March 5 as it performed its 100th Hybrid AF Therapy ...

AFib (short for atrial fibrillation), a common heart rhythm disorder in adults, can have disastrous consequences, including life-threatening blood clots and stroke if left undetected or untreated. A ...

He says A-fib can lead to serious complications, including blood clots, heart failure and stroke. Chong says some people may feel heart palpitations. It may feel like the heart is fluttering.

In this study, when LVSD was severe (EF < 35%), the total incidence of postablation Afib was higher (11/36 vs 4/54), and the cumulative probability of remaining Afib-free was significantly lower ...