Patients with heart failure and atrial fibrillation (AF) at the time of mitral transcatheter edge-to-edge repair (M-TEER) for ...

Patients with heart failure and atrial fibrillation (AF) at the time of mitral transcatheter edge-to-edge repair (M-TEER) for ...

Colchicine, derived from the autumn crocus plant used medicinally for thousands of years in Egypt, is an anti-inflammatory ...

There is increased risk for major gastrointestinal bleeding with edoxaban vs VKA therapy in patients with atrial fibrillation following TAVR.

In some patients undergoing mitral valve surgery and a Cox maze procedure, AF recurs over time, mandating close, long-term follow-up of heart rhythm.

AFib causes an uneven and sometimes rapid heart rate. But the symptoms can feel like those of other conditions. Learn more about the disorders that may have similar warning signs and how to tell ...

Medicare covers the Watchman procedure for people with non-valvular AFib who meet specific criteria. The criteria relate to increased stroke risk and suitability for anticoagulation therapy.

Atrial functional mitral regurgitation (AFMR) is a common type of MR linked to high rates of heart failure, highlighting the need to understand its prognostic factors. Tricuspid regurgitation (TR ...

Researchers used real-world clinical data to attempt to emulate a randomized controlled trial testing the effectiveness of two blood thinners, apixaban and warfarin, to prevent stroke in patients ...

Tricuspid regurgitation (TR) is common in patients with atrial functional mitral regurgitation (AFMR) but its impact is not well understood. Japanese researchers have now examined severe TR in ...

Conformal Medical, Inc. is a medical device company developing devices to prevent stroke in patients with non-valvular atrial fibrillation.

Atrial Fibrillation Atrial fibrillation (AF) is characterized by rapid and irregular activation of the atrium. It may be recurrent (paroxysmal) or permanent (chronic). [1] During AF, atrial cells ...