Expert Rev Cardiovasc Ther. 2008;6(10):1287-1289. Another common cardiovascular condition associated with aging is atrial fibrillation (AF). This is the most commonly occuring sustained cardiac ...

Objective Patients with atrial fibrillation (AF) frequently have multiple comorbidities that increase the risk of hospitalisation and contribute to higher mortality. However, studies examining the ...

Short-term Atrial Shunt Device-Induced Changes in Cardiac Structure/Function and Risk of Subsequent Heart Failure Events: Findings from the REDUCE-LAP HF II Randomized Clinical Trial Receive the the ...

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Dr. Calkins answers the question: 'Can Atrial Fibrillation Damage My Heart?' — -- Question: Can atrial fibrillation damage my heart in a permanent way, and can it cause a heart attack? Answer ...

In the U.S., atrial fibrillation (AF), a heart condition that causes an irregular heartbeat in the upper chambers of the heart, affects up to one in three people in their lifetime. Significant ...

Rates of nonrelapse mortality and 3-year overall survival were similar between patients 55 to 64 years old and patients 65 years or older who underwent transplantation. Patients who are older and have ...

Amsterdam, Netherlands – 28 Aug 2023: Minimising atrial pacing does not prevent atrial fibrillation in patients with sinus node dysfunction, according to late breaking research presented in a Hot Line ...

DALLAS, Oct. 10, 2024 — Three common cardiovascular diseases in adults—heart failure, atrial fibrillation and coronary heart disease—are linked to cognitive impairment and increased risk of dementia, ...

Medically reviewed by Mary Choy, PharmD Key Takeaways Antiarrhythmic drugs can cause new, potentially deadly heart arrhythmias. Amiodarone is effective but can cause serious side effects and requires ...