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How to Prevent an Atrial Fibrillation Attack

AMS Cardiology

Atrial fibrillation often shortened to AFib is an irregular and often rapid heart rhythm that can lead to serious health complications. If you or someone you know is living with AFib, understanding the condition and how to prevent attacks is crucial. What Is AFib? How Do You Know If You Have AFib?

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Early Rhythm Control, Lifestyle Modification and More Tailored Stroke Risk Assessment Are Top Goals in Managing Atrial Fibrillation

DAIC

Getty Images milla1cf Fri, 12/08/2023 - 08:17 December 8, 2023 — The American College of Cardiology (ACC) and the American Heart Association (AHA), along with several other leading medical associations, have issued a new guideline for preventing and optimally managing atrial fibrillation (AFib).

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New AI-powered Algorithm Could Better Assess People’s Risk of Common Heart Condition

DAIC

milla1cf Wed, 12/13/2023 - 10:24 December 13, 2023 — A new artificial intelligence (AI) model designed by Scripps Research scientists could help clinicians better screen patients for atrial fibrillation (or AFib)—an irregular, fast heartbeat that is associated with stroke and heart failure.

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News from EHRA 2024: International Experts Agree on Standards for Catheter Ablation of Atrial Fibrillation

DAIC

AFib Facts and Impacts Atrial fibrillation is the most common cardiac arrhythmia, affecting 2% of individuals worldwide. Some patients need computed tomography or transoesophageal echocardiography to exclude the presence of a blood clot in the heart. Prolonged anticoagulation may be required depending on the risk of blood clots.