People with atrial fibrillation (AFib) and obesity may have fewer episodes of AFib after ablation if they take the diabetes medication metformin in addition to standard care, according to a ...

MADRID -- Stopping oral anticoagulation after successful ablation for atrial fibrillation (AF, Afib) improved outcomes for patients without documented recurrence, the randomized ALONE-AF trial showed.

The Apple Watch has plenty of potential for health monitoring even after discovery of a condition, and a new study outlines its usefulness in monitoring patients after atrial fibrillation ablation.

By treating AFib with catheter ablation, we saw a dramatic drop in risk; over 70% reduction in mortality and major improvements in stroke, heart failure, and coronary disease outcomes. These findings ...

Records from a university hospital in Japan suggested that people who went off oral anticoagulation 1 year after catheter ablation had increased thromboembolic risks in the long run. Results also ...

NEW ORLEANS -- The diabetes drug metformin reduced recurrent arrhythmias after a first catheter ablation procedure for atrial fibrillation (Afib) in patients with overweight or obesity but without ...

Boston Scientific has claimed a new approval from the FDA for its Farapulse pulsed field ablation system, expanding its use into patients with persistent atrial fibrillation lasting at least seven ...

DEAR MAYO CLINIC: I have atrial fibrillation, and I've heard there's a new kind of ablation that could relieve my symptoms. Can you tell me about it? ANSWER: If you have atrial fibrillation (AFib), ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Owensboro Health Regional Hospital took a significant step forward last week in the treatment of patients with atrial fibrillation ...