Good outcomes relative to bariatric surgery after catheter ablation in observational data ...

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.

Catheter ablation was favored for rhythm control in atrial fibrillation (Afib or AF) when considering its psychological benefits over medical therapy alone, the REMEDIAL randomized trial showed.

Share on Pinterest A new study found that ablation is an effective treatment for AFib in most patients. VICTOR TORRES/Stocksy A recent study investigates how well radiofrequency-based ablation treats ...

It is expected that within the next 20 years that 20 million-60 million people will get atrial fibrillation, usually just called AFib. People with AFib have a five-times increased risk of stroke ...

This news release contains updated information from the research authors that was not in the abstract. NEW ORLEANS, Nov. 9, 2025 — People with atrial fibrillation (AFib) and obesity may have fewer ...

Younger atrial fibrillation (AFib) patients are most likely to benefit from more personalized, MRI-guided ablation treatments to correct irregular heart rhythms, according to a new artificial ...

The FDA has granted a de novo clearance to a small, vacuum-powered catheter designed to take hold of a patient’s esophagus and gently move it out of the way during cardiac ablation procedures aimed at ...

Cryoablation uses extreme cold to destroy heart tissue that causes an irregular heartbeat, intending to restore a regular heart rhythm. Doctors may suggest cryoablation if other treatments do not work ...

The mounting burden of America’s cardiovascular health crisis is enough to make one’s heart skip a beat. The most common form of arrhythmia, for example, is atrial fibrillation (AFib), in which the ...

Patients living with Atrial Fibrillation, or AFib, are typically prescribed an anticoagulant – blood thinner medication – to reduce the risk of stroke. However, some patients may soon be able to ...

A briefly racing heart from strong emotion, exercise or even too much caffeine usually isn’t cause for concern, but a pattern of abnormal heart rhythms called atrial fibrillation, or AFib, can lead to ...