Patients with atrial fibrillation are typically prescribed an anticoagulant, or blood thinner, to reduce the risk of stroke, but many may discontinue them or never receive a prescription due to ...

Atrial fibrillation, or A-fib, is an irregular heart rhythm that increases a person's risk of stroke, heart failure and even ...

Background Atrial fibrillation (AF) and acute myocardial infarction (AMI) share risk factors and are bidirectionally associated. Several studies found higher risks of outcomes in individuals with both ...

Patients with atrial fibrillation are typically prescribed an anticoagulant, or blood thinner, to reduce the risk of stroke, but many may discontinue ...

Researchers from Mass General Brigham evaluated a drug that represents a new class of anticoagulants known as Factor XI inhibitors for treating patients with atrial fibrillation as part of the ...

Clinically significant reductions in bleeding underscore abelacimab’s strong potential to address an unmet need for patients with atrial fibrillation (AFib).

New research shows how alcohol affects heart health in women on hormone therapy. Find out the shocking connection and what ...

US healthtech giant Boston Scientific’s pulmonary vein isolation (PVI) device trial has met its primary endpoint in patients ...

A Fitbit got a reporter to see his doctor — and ultimately go under the knife. Are wearables the next wave in heart health?

The temporary pause follows reports of four cases of neurovascular events in the US external evaluation study.