Untreated atrial fibrillation carries an approximately 3 to 5% annual risk of ischemic stroke. Long-term oral anticoagulation therapy decreases this risk to 1.7% with warfarin and to 1.5% with ...

A Central New York man is sharing his story after decades of heart issues, and how a small device is helping protect his life ...

Atrial fibrillation is a common heart condition characterized by a rapid, irregular heartbeat stemming from the heart's upper chamber. It is a leading cause of stroke from clots that form in a small ...

In this week’s View, Dr. Eagle looks at the lower risk of major adverse events in patients with left atrial appendage occlusion (LAAO) using the Watchman 2.4 device. He then discusses the impact of ...

AdmIRE = Assessment of Safety and Effectiveness in Treatment Management of Atrial Fibrillation With the Biosense-Webster Irreversible Electroporation Ablation System; AF = atrial fibrillation; CABANA ...

CINCINNATI (WKRC) - Heart rhythm problems can look different in women than in men, and cardiologists say recognizing those differences can help people get care sooner during American Heart Month.

McLaren Northern Michigan performed 75 transcatheter aortic valve replacement procedures in 2025, more than double the previous year. Cardiologist Dr. Siddharth Gandhi performed the procedures, up ...

Percutaneous left atrial appendage (LAA) closure (LAAC) is a proven stroke prevention strategy for patients with atrial fibrillation (AF). However, incomplete sealing in complex LAA anatomies may ...

Columbus Regional Health Heart & Vascular announced that its cardiovascular services team recently completed its 100th Watchman™ procedure, which treats patients with atrial fibrillation (AFib).