Dear Dr. Roach: I have read that atrial fibrillation gives you a greater chance of getting dementia. Do you agree? — K.N. Answer: People with atrial fibrillation are at higher-than-average risk for ...

Medically reviewed by Jeffrey S. Lander, MD Key Takeaways Atrial fibrillation (AFib) can lead to strokes and heart failure, ...

Medications are the first-line treatment for atrial fibrillation, or A-fib. When they begin to fail, one option is ablation.

Sophia Antipolis, 09 February 2021: The first evidence from genetic data that high blood pressure is causally associated with the most common heart rhythm disorder is published today in the European ...

Two recent preliminary studies using rodents took a look at the effects alcohol has on the heart. One study researched how alcohol affects the heart in females with estrogen replacement, and the other ...

Hackensack Meridian JFK’s chief of cardiology explains how alcohol, salty foods, and holiday excess can lead to dangerous ...

A single glass of wine can quickly -- significantly -- raise the drinker's risk for atrial fibrillation, according to new research. A single glass of wine can quickly -- significantly -- raise the ...

Drinking a cup of coffee every day can protect against a common heart rhythm disorder, according to a new study. Experts have discovered a link between the caffeinated drink and a lower risk of atrial ...

There is a wide range of available treatments for atrial fibrillation. Patients may be entirely treated by their GP (general practitioner, primary care physician), while others may require the ...