Atrial Fibrillation

Changes in periodontal disease status impact the risk of atrial fibrillation, according to a recent study. Periodontal disease can activate systemic inflammation, leading to the development of various cardiovascular disorders, including atrial fibrillation (AF) and may be a significant modifiable risk factor for AF. There is a lack of large-scale studies examining the relationship between...

A new study finds that individual characteristics are important predictors of health-related quality-of-life in atrial fibrillation patients. Atrial fibrillation (AF) affects 3% of the global population. Patients with AF have a significantly lower health-related quality-of-life (HRQoL) than the general population and patients with other cardiac diseases. Studies linking AF symptoms to HRQoL of these patients...

Early anticoagulation can be safely initiated for stroke with atrial fibrillation, according to the findings of a new study. The effects of early versus later initiation of direct oral anticoagulants (DOACs) in atrial fibrillation (AF) patients after an acute ischemic stroke are unclear. Early initiation may increase the risk of bleeding, whereas later initiation may...

Younger age at a-fib onset linked to increased risks of all-cause and vascular dementia, Alzheimer disease   Earlier onset of atrial fibrillation (AF) is associated with increased risk of developing all-cause dementia, vascular dementia (VD), and Alzheimer disease (AD), according to a study published online Nov. 8 in JAMA Network Open. Wenya Zhang, from the Chinese...

Introduction Once a diagnosis of atrial fibrillation has been confirmed, the treatment goals include the following [1]: Restoration of normal cardiac rhythm (rhythm control) Reduction of an abnormally rapid heartbeat (rate control) Prevention of blood clots and stroke Prevention of additional heart rhythm problems Preventing heart failure A combination of risk factor reduction, medication, and targeted...

Introduction 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. Afib can lead to blood clots, stroke, heart failure, and other cardiac complications if left untreated [1]. This is the most common clinically diagnosed arrhythmia [2] and a significant health issue due...

Introduction Atrial fibrillation occurs more often in people with the following physical conditions and lifestyle characteristics [1,2]: Fifty years of age and older High alcohol consumption Use of illegal drugs Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) Smoking or vaping High levels of physical and/or emotional stress Heart failure High blood pressure Obesity Sleep apnea or poor sleep...

Medically reviewed by Dr. Shani S. Saks, D.O. on August 2, 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.

Medically reviewed by Dr. Shani S. Saks, D.O. on August 2, 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. The risk of thromboembolic recurrences is higher in atrial fibrillation (AF) patients with a previous history of thromboembolic events,...