New research published in the Journal of Internal Medicine demonstrates that optogenetics - which uses light-sensitive proteins to control the activity of targeted cells - is a promising shock-free ...

Irregular heart rhythms, such as atrial fibrillation and atrial flutter, affect millions of Americans and can increase the risk of serious complications if left untreated. Understanding the warning ...

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 ...

This Journal feature begins with a case vignette highlighting a common clinical problem. Evidence supporting various strategies is then presented, followed by a review of formal guidelines, when they ...

VANCOUVER, British Columbia--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Kardium Inc., the developer of the Globe ® Pulsed Field System – an innovative treatment for atrial fibrillation (AF) – has raised US$250 million in a new ...

A cross-university paper led by researchers at Queen Mary University of London, published in the Journal of Physiology, shows how better "digital twins" could help doctors treat people with atrial ...

Researchers have identified a common diabetes medication, metformin, as a possible treatment for atrial fibrillation. They used advanced computation and genetic sequencing to determine that ...

More people have atrial fibrillation (AFib) than any other kind of irregular heartbeat. And the numbers are only expected to go up as people live longer with heart conditions that go along with it.

Guidelines recommend a trial of one or more antiarrhythmic drugs before catheter ablation is considered in patients with atrial fibrillation. However, first-line ablation may be more effective in ...

Lone atrial fibrillation is a form of irregular heartbeat that can cause excessively fast beating. It only affects adults under 60 years old and can be asymptomatic or present symptoms, such as a ...