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Atrial fibrillation (Afib) is an abnormal heart rhythm caused by erratic electrical signals in the heart. Atrial fibrillation is a progressive disease that worsens.
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“Large databanks, like the REAL AF Registry provide critical insights into how we can deliver effective AFib care for all patients, uncover trends, and identify best practices to drive more positive patient outcomes,” said Jose Osorio, MD, FHRS, President of Heart Rhythm Cli...
Atrial flutter is another type of abnormal heart rhythm. It happens when a short circuit causes the upper chambers of your heart (atria) to pump too fast. In atrial fibrillation, the heart's electrical impulses come from multiple areas, causing the atrial walls to contract instead of contractin...
Unusual heart rhythm. It’s rare, but the procedure could lead to other heart rhythm problems. If this happens, it’s usually during or right after the procedure. Your doctor can give you more electrical shocks or extra medication to fix it. Skin burns. This is also rare, but you could...
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"An irregular heart rhythm, if a person feels fine, may seem inconsequential when, in fact, it is increasing the risk of a devastating stroke," she said. "This is a major threat to leading an independent high-quality life. The second message is there are strategies for dramatically reducing...
Treating gum disease in the three months after a procedure to correct an irregular heartbeat known as atrial fibrillation (AFib) may lower oral inflammation and may reduce AFib recurrence, according to new research published today in the Journal of the A