UAB Division of Cardiothoracic Surgery Assistant Professor Panayotis Vardas, M.D., has co-authored the article, "The Society of Thoracic Surgeons 2023 clinical practice guidelines for the surgical ...

AliveCor has received an additional FDA 510(k) clearance, this time for an algorithm that allows its smartphone ECG to detect atrial fibrillation -- an abnormal heart rhythm that isn't always ...

LONDON — Updated guidelines for the management of atrial fibrillation released by the European Society of Cardiology are revamping the approach to care for this complex, multifactorial disease. The ...

Please provide your email address to receive an email when new articles are posted on . A recent study found that time-restricted eating was associated with a reduced risk for CVD among older women ...

Cardiac-focused digital health company iRhythm has received FDA 510(k) clearance for an algorithm that monitors atrial fibrillation and will be paired with wearable technology. The Zio ECG Utilization ...

Atrial fibrillation is a common heart condition characterized by a rapid, irregular heartbeat stemming from the heart's upper chamber. It is a leading cause of stroke from clots that form in a small ...

Irregular heart rhythms, such as atrial fibrillation and atrial flutter, affect millions of Americans and can increase the risk of serious complications if left untreated. Understanding the warning ...

More people have atrial fibrillation (AFib) than any other kind of irregular heartbeat. And the numbers are only expected to go up as people live longer with heart conditions that go along with it.

Convergent hybrid ablation is an innovative treatment for a type of irregular heart rhythm called atrial fibrillation (AFib). The treatment is a two-stage procedure that combines the expertise of our ...

Patients with atrial fibrillation who are prescribed diltiazem to control heart rate alongside anticoagulants (blood thinners ...