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Once a diagnosis of atrial fibrillation has been confirmed A combination of risk factor reduction, medication, and targeted medical procedures are employed to achieve the treatment goals.

Atrial Fibrillation (Afib)Cardiology

Atrial Fibrillation: Treatment

Introduction Once a diagnosis of atrial fibrillation has been confirmed, the treatment goals include the…

MDNewsline DailySeptember 12, 2023

Atrial fibrillation (Afib) is an abnormal electrical rhythm in the upper chambers of the heart called the atria that causes a quivering or irregular heartbeat.

Atrial Fibrillation (Afib)Cardiology

Atrial Fibrillation: Overview

Introduction Atrial fibrillation (Afib) is an abnormal electrical rhythm in the upper chambers of the…

MDNewsline DailySeptember 12, 2023

Atrial fibrillation occurs more often in people with the following physical and lifestyle characteristics:

Atrial Fibrillation (Afib)Cardiology

Atrial Fibrillation: Diagnosis

Introduction Atrial fibrillation occurs more often in people with the following physical conditions and lifestyle…

MDNewsline DailySeptember 12, 2023

The short-term family-focused intervention had a non-significant positive effect on health-related quality of life and improved perceived family support, anxiety, and depression in patients and family members.

Atrial Fibrillation (Afib)Cardiology Heart Health

Clinical Outcomes of a Short-Term Family-Focused Intervention for Atrial Fibrillation

Medically reviewed by Dr. Shani S. Saks, D.O. on August 2, 2023 The short-term family-focused…

MDNewsline DailyAugust 3, 2023

A mobile health technology intervention consistently reduced primary composite outcomes comprising all-cause death, systemic embolism, rehospitalization, and ischemic stroke for primary and secondary prevention.

Atrial Fibrillation (Afib)Cardiology Heart Health

Mobile Health-Technology Integrated Care in Secondary Prevention Atrial Fibrillation Patients

Medically reviewed by Dr. Shani S. Saks, D.O. on August 2, 2023 A mobile health…

MDNewsline DailyAugust 3, 2023

Lower access rates to catheter ablation therapy were related to low socioeconomic background, female gender, and racial minorities, in this study.

Atrial Fibrillation (Afib)Cardiology Health Disparities Heart Health

Factors Influencing Access to Catheter Ablation Therapy in Atrial Fibrillation Patients

Medically reviewed by Dr. Shani S. Saks, D.O. on August 2, 2023 Lower access rates…

MDNewsline DailyAugust 3, 2023

Intracardiac echocardiography-guided zero-fluoroscopic cryoballoon ablation was found to be a feasible approach in atrial fibrillation patients and was without any significant effects related to complications or success rates of the procedure.

Atrial Fibrillation (Afib)Cardiology Heart Health

Echocardiography-Guided Zero-Fluoroscopic Cryoballoon Ablation for Atrial Fibrillation

Medically reviewed by Dr. Shani S. Saks, D.O. on August 2, 2023 Intracardiac echocardiography-guided zero-fluoroscopic…

MDNewsline DailyAugust 3, 2023

The health benefits of early rhythm control are associated with reasonable costs, as represented by incremental cost-effectiveness ratios.

Atrial Fibrillation (Afib)Cardiology Heart Health

Cost-Effectiveness of Early Rhythm Control versus Usual Care in Atrial Fibrillation

Medically reviewed by Dr. Shani S. Saks, D.O. on August 2, 2023 The health benefits…

MDNewsline DailyAugust 3, 2023

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