This Journal feature begins with a case vignette highlighting a common clinical problem. Evidence supporting various strategies is then presented, followed by a review of formal guidelines, when they ...

Atrial fibrillation (A-fib) is a type of arrhythmia, or irregular heartbeat. It often causes the heart to beat unusually fast. The three main types of atrial fibrillation are: paroxysmal, persistent, ...

Newer blood thinners were linked to slightly slower memory and thinking decline in people with both Alzheimer’s disease and atrial fibrillation. The drugs may help by reducing clot-related damage and ...

It's the season for parties and celebrating the end of another year, but having a few too many drinks can leave you feeling less than merry. Perhaps it's a thumping headache, a feeling of "jitteriness ...

Atrial fibrillation, or AFib, is the most common heart rhythm disorder. With AFib, the beating of the upper chambers of your heart (the atria) becomes irregular, and blood has a harder time reaching ...

Convergent hybrid ablation is an innovative treatment for a type of irregular heart rhythm called atrial fibrillation (AFib). The treatment is a two-stage procedure that combines the expertise of our ...

New data on more than 87,000 adults suggest even light activity moves the needle.

People with both atrial fibrillation and Alzheimer's disease who are treated with modern NOAC blood-thinning medicines may experience a slower rate of cognitive decline. This is shown by a study from ...

This article presents an example of how clinical trial data may be complemented by real-world evidence by reviewing pivotal clinical trial data for one direct oral anticoagulant (DOAC), along with an ...

A drug already taken by millions for a heart condition may also be slowing Alzheimer's decline, new research shows.