Atrial fibrillation (AFib) is a common type of irregular heartbeat. While it’s not necessarily life-threatening on its own, it’s a serious complication that may require emergency care. Learn more about atrial fibrillation, including AFib symptoms and c
Atrial fibrillation (Afib) is an abnormal heart rhythm caused by erratic electrical signals in the heart. Atrial fibrillation is a progressive disease that worsens.
“Integrated mapping has been a cornerstone of cardiac ablation over the years because it can help identify appropriate treatment pathways to tailor the procedure to each patient,” says Anthony Hong, Vice President, Global Strategic Marketing, at Biosense Webster, a Johnson & Johnson MedTech company...
“An ablation is a minimally invasive procedure that we perform in the catheterization laboratory,” Dr. Lakshmanadoss explains. “We use heat or cold to burn or freeze the areas of heart tissue that cause AFib. With proper and timely treatment, patients can see their energy levels restored.”...
Cardioversion:Cardioversion is used to correct abnormal heart rhythms, includingarrhythmiasandatrial fibrillation(also known as AFib). This may be done using a set of paddles to deliver an electrical shock to the heart or via medication. IV medications: Medications that are sometimes used in the ca...
What’s more, clots may not be theonlyculprit behind silent strokes. People with atrial fibrillation (Afib) may also have blood vessels that don’t work properly, which can causeinflammationin the brain, upping risk for silent stroke. This type of stroke is often only detected when your doct...
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Your HAS-BLED score tells the doctor how to manage your care. This way, everyone who has AFib is not treated the same way. If you have a score of three or higher, you don’t necessarily need to change your medication, but the doctor may want to see you and check your blood more ...
TREATMENT OPTIONS How the SENTINEL™ Cerebral Protection System Works 1.The SENTINEL device is placed at the beginning of the TAVR procedure through a small puncture in the right wrist. 2.Two tiny filters are placed in the main arteries that carry 90% of the blood to the brain. These filt...
There is growing interest in the substrates that sustain atrial fibrillation (AF) after it has been triggered. Several groups now report that the electrophysiological substrate for AF includes rotational circuits or focal beats, whose elimination can improve long-term AF freedom compare...