The Increasing Burden of Atrial Fibrillation
Research suggests that atrial fibrillation (AF) is the most common heart rhythm disorder, but the...
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Managing AF: A Look at Treating Specialty
About 2.3 million Americans are affected by atrial fibrillation and atrial flutter (AF), a...
Read MorePredicting Atrial Fibrillation After CABG
Postoperative atrial fibrillation (AF) occurs in 15% to 30% of patients who undergo isolated CABG. Patients who develop AF after these procedures are at risk for longer hospital stay, perioperative morbidity and mortality, and...
Read MoreThe Impact of Psychological Distress on Atrial Fibrillation
Atrial fibrillation (AF) is the most common arrhythmia in adults and is rapidly reaching epidemic proportions in the United States. Recent studies have suggested that treatment of AF correlates with enhanced overall quality of...
Read MoreCan Omega-3 Fatty Acids Help With Postoperative AF?
Among patients undergoing cardiac surgery, perioperative supplementation with omega-3 fatty acids does not appear to reduce the risk of postoperative atrial fibrillation (AF). An international investigation found that...
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