An analysis of two large cohort studies finds that carriers of disease-causing variants within genes for three ...

Recent research has revealed that potassium supplementation can significantly benefit patients recovering from cardiac surgery, particularly in reducing the risk of atrial fibrillation (AFib). This ...

One can easily come to a conclusion regarding why it is a great change for one’s heart when they switch from drinking a normal soft drink to a “diet” soft drink. Nevertheless, it is important to note ...

A healthy heart is vital to a long life. Aging individuals recognize that link, and many take steps to protect their heart health, which may include changing their diets or exercising with greater ...

Atrial fibrillation (afib) diagnosed before age 70 was tied to a 21 percent increased risk of future dementia in a large new study. Afib also raised the risk of future early-onset dementia (affecting ...

(StudyFinds.org) – Having one glass of wine or a can of beer immediately raises the risk of experiencing atrial fibrillation, or AFib, an irregular heartbeat that can sometimes be fatal, a new study ...

When it comes to heart health, many conditions are tricky to diagnose because their symptoms can be similar to others, and atrial fibrillation (AFib) is no exception. That’s a problem, since untreated ...

PANAMA CITY, Fla. (WMBB) – May is National Stroke Awareness Month, a reminder to stay informed about symptoms and prevention. Atrial fibrillation, or AFib, is a common heart rhythm disorder that is ...

This news release contains updated information from the researcher that was not in the abstract. CHICAGO, Nov. 18, 2024 — Treatment with the Type 2 diabetes medication metformin, lifestyle changes, or ...

Patients with atrial fibrillation who are prescribed diltiazem to control heart rate alongside anticoagulants (blood thinners) such as apixaban or rivaroxaban face a higher risk of serious bleeding ...

Atrial fibrillation diagnosed in midlife is linked to a 21% increased risk of dementia at any age and a 36% higher risk of early-onset dementia, according to new research presented at a European ...

A groundbreaking study from Catalonia identifies concerning connections between irregular heartbeats and cognitive decline, especially in adults under 65. The connection between heart health and brain ...