Atrial fibrillation, or A-fib, is an irregular heart rhythm that increases a person’s risk of stroke, heart failure, and even premature death. While many risk factors contribute to A-fib, one stands ...

Atrial fibrillation, or A-fib, is an irregular heart rhythm that increases a person’s risk of stroke, heart failure and even ...

MINNEAPOLIS/ST. PAUL (4/01/2025) — A research team from the University of Minnesota Medical School has identified a strong predictor of ischemic stroke and dementia, a discovery that could lead to ...

A left atrial appendage closure is a procedure your doctor may recommend if: you have atrial fibrillation (also known as AF or AFib) or you are not a good candidate for taking blood thinner medication ...

To continue reading this content, please enable JavaScript in your browser settings and refresh this page. Heart disease is the leading cause of death in women in the ...

The statement, titled “Cardiac Contributions to Brain Health,” explains that three common heart conditions—heart failure, atrial fibrillation, and coronary heart disease—are linked to memory problems ...

Arvind Sridhar does not work for, consult, own shares in or receive funding from any company or organization that would benefit from this article, and has disclosed no relevant affiliations beyond ...

A research team from the University of Minnesota Medical School has identified a strong predictor of ischemic stroke and dementia, a discovery that could lead to improved patient outcomes. The ...