Non-valvular atrial fibrillation accounts for 13–26% of acute ischaemic strokes.1 Direct oral anticoagulants (DOACs) are highly effective in reducing the risk of ischaemic stroke with significantly ...

During ablation, a catheter is fed into the heart through the groin area using a minimally invasive approach and delivers ...

Oral anticoagulants (OACs) are medications commonly used in patients with atrial fibrillation and other cardiovascular conditions. Both warfarin and direct oral anticoagulants are susceptible to ...

Edoxaban and rivaroxaban show best balance of efficacy and safety in elderly patients with atrial fibrillation.

THE most common sustained heart irregularity is atrial fibrillation (A-Fib), where the atria (upper chambers of the heart} ...

What you need to know A 73 year old man is brought to the emergency department following a ground level fall a few hours earlier. His physiological observations are normal, but he cannot remember any ...

People reporting cold drinks or foods as triggers for their atrial fibrillation (Afib) were invited to a survey.

– For people who have heart failure with a normal heart rhythm, there seems to be little to no advantage of warfarin (an anticoagulant: a medicine which prevents blood clotting by blocking proteins) ...

I've been diagnosed with atrial fibrillation. I've read that it puts me at greater risk of stroke. Can you tell me more about ...

With the factor XI inhibitor, clinicians may have more flexibility when managing anticoagulation in this common scenario.

Atrial fibrillation is a common type of heart rhythm disorder where the heart doesn't beat efficiently. This makes the heart ...