September, 2022 – Dilip Mathew MD FACC.FHRS announced he is participating in the global Aveir DR i2i™ IDE Study, a clinical Study designed to assess the safety and effectiveness of the Abbott Aveir DR Leadless …
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AFib’s Effects on the Body
Atrial fibrillation is a relatively common heart condition that causes the heart’s chambers to beat rapidly in an uncontrolled manner. While AFib itself is not necessarily life-threatening, it can affect the body in many different …
September is AFib Awareness Month
The CDC estimates that the number of Americans suffering from atrial fibrillation will rise to 12.1 million by 2030. With the number of AFib patients growing every year, it is more important than ever to …
High Blood Pressure, AFib, and Your Risk for Stroke
Seventy-five percent of people who have a stroke during their lifetime also have high blood pressure. One in five stroke victims also suffers from an irregular heart rhythm known as atrial fibrillation. Stroke can ultimately …
Why Are Blood Thinners Used to Prevent Stroke?
If you or a loved one have atrial fibrillation (AFib), it’s crucial to treat your condition in order to reduce your risk of stroke. Patients with AFib are more likely to develop blood clots, which …
What to Expect After Your Cardiac Ablation
Have you been diagnosed with an irregular heartbeat, otherwise known as a heart arrhythmia? The most common heart rhythm disorder is atrial fibrillation, or AFib. If so, your doctor may have recommended a safe and …
What is a Micra Medtronic Pacemaker?
Bradycardia is a type of heart arrhythmia in which you experience a slower than normal heart rate. Traditionally, this condition can be treated with an implanted pacemaker, but modern innovations mean that there is an …
How to Deal with AFib in the Summer Heat
Heart health during the summer months can be tricky business. Heat can have a major effect on your heart health and AFib in the summer. Living with AFib doesn’t mean that you have to do …
What is Cryoablation Used For?
Cryoablation is an alternative therapy that can be used as a treatment for atrial fibrillation (AFib). Oral medications, like blood thinners, are also often used to treat AFib, as is catheter ablation. There is no …
How Can AFib Cause a Stroke?
If you’ve been recently diagnosed with atrial fibrillation (AFib), understanding stroke symptoms and how AFib can cause a stroke are essential for your health. Once you understand why your risk for stroke has increased, finding …
Diagnosed with AFib? How to Choose a Cardiologist or an Electrophysiologist
Atrial fibrillation, also known as AFib, is a common heart rhythm disorder that affects as many as 6 million Americans. It also increases patients’ risk for stroke five-fold. If you or a loved one have …
Can Stress Cause AFib? The Link Between Stress and Atrial Fibrillation
Atrial fibrillation is an abnormal heart rhythm condition affecting millions of people every day. Medicines and treatments like catheter ablation are available for patients, but they don’t provide a full cure for the condition. Everyday …
AFib Catheter Ablation During COVID-19: Is It Safe?
In the early stages of COVID-19, hospitals and medical practices postponed many procedures out of an abundance of caution. Now, doctors, nurses and other care staff are working tirelessly to implement more effective safety protocols. …
What Are the Signs You Need a Pacemaker?
A pacemaker is a small device that sends electric impulses to restore the heart’s rhythm and maintain a regular heart rate. Pacemakers are used to treat arrhythmias like atrial fibrillation, also known as AFib, which …
What is the Success Rate of the WATCHMAN Procedure?
The risk of stroke in patients with AFib is high. Nearly one in three patients will experience one. Because of this, many who suffer with AFib are forced to remain on medications like warfarin to …
12.1 Million May Suffer From AFib by 2030: How to Recognize the Signs
February is American Heart Month, and that means now is the perfect time to get familiar with atrial fibrillation—also known as AFib. This is the most common heart arrhythmia found among patients. It can be …
Recipe for a Heart-Healthy New Year
A new year means it’s time for a new you. Many people resolve to join a gym and work out after January 1. Why not focus that healthy energy on your most important muscle—your heart? …
What is Catheter Ablation for AFib?
Catheter ablation is a treatment option for some patients experiencing atrial fibrillation. This is a minimally invasive procedure that can help relieve symptoms. If you have AFib, read more so you can make an informed …
Catheter Ablation vs. Medication in AFib: Which is Better?
After being diagnosed with atrial fibrillation, it’s important to start a treatment plan that works for you. Without treatment, you’re at risk for serious heart conditions like heart failure and stroke. Fortunately, there are two …
What Causes Holiday Heart Syndrome? How To Prevent Symptoms
As the holidays approach, it may be tempting to throw caution to the wind and overindulge. But here’s something you may not know: increased alcohol consumption can trigger the heart rhythm disorder known as atrial …