Stroke Prevention for AFib Patients: Exploring the Benefits of Left Atrial Appendage Occlusion (LAAO)
People with atrial fibrillation (AFib) have a 5x increased risk of stroke and reducing stroke risk is recommended for most people with AFib. This is most commonly achieved using anticoagulants, also known as blood thinners, which are medications used to prevent blood clots from forming in the heart and migrating to the brain to cause […]
Introducing the FixAfib App on the Apple and Play Store
We are thrilled to announce the official launch of the FixAfib app, available for download on both the Apple App Store and Google Play Store. If you or someone you know is living with atrial fibrillation (AFib), you understand the challenges that come with it. With over 3 million affected individuals in the United States […]
FixAfib Android App is Launched
The wait is over, the FixAfib Android app is live on Play Store. Click here to download the app now. Do you, or someone you know, suffer from atrial fibrillation (AFib)? If so, you are not alone, AFib affects over 3 million individuals in the United States. Being diagnosed with atrial fibrillation can be overwhelming, […]
Does turmeric help atrial fibrillation?
Does Turmeric Help Atrial Fibrillation? Turmeric is a perennial flowering plant that is native to southern Asia and is a member of the ginger family. Its roots (rhizomes) are used for culinary and medicinal purposes. In Eastern medicine traditions, turmeric has been valued for its medicinal properties for centuries. Here in the West, it is […]
Drug-Induced Arrhythmias: List of Drugs that May Cause Arrhythmia
Drug-Induced Arrhythmias: List of Drugs that May Cause Arrhythmia There are many commonly used medications that can cause a variety of abnormal heart rhythms (arrhythmias). These drug-induced arrhythmias are often the result of medication-induced changes in electrical conduction within the heart which can produce heart rhythms that are too fast (tachyarrhythmias) or too slow (bradyarrhythmias). […]
Looking To The Future In Atrial Fibrillation Treatment & Management
The global prevalence of atrial fibrillation (AFib) is increasing due to an aging population and improved survival with chronic diseases. This has created an epidemic of AFib, making it the most common sustained abnormal heart rhythm (arrhythmia), and there is a 37% lifetime risk of developing AFib. The presence of atrial fibrillation risk factors increases […]
Can Atrial Fibrillation Be Caused By Anxiety?
Atrial fibrillation (AFib) is a chaotic, abnormal heart rhythm (arrhythmia). It can cause symptoms of palpitations, fatigue, shortness of breath, chest pain, and decreased exercise capacity and can have a significant impact on quality of life. Strong negative emotions such as anxiety, stress, and anger have been associated with atrial fibrillation (AFib). There appears to […]
New Risk Factors for Heart Arrhythmia
The risk of experiencing an irregular heartbeat (arrhythmia) increases with age and most people over the age of 75 years experience irregular heartbeats at some point. Not all irregular heartbeats are bad or need treatment. Factors that determine if an arrhythmia is clinically significant include: duration, arrhythmia type, underlying risk factors or trigger(s), and associated […]
The Future of Atrial Fibrillation and Electrophysiology
Atrial fibrillation (AFib or AF) is the most common abnormal heart rhythm (arrhythmia) which requires treatment. It places a significant burden on patients and our healthcare system at large, costing an estimated $28 billion per year. Atrial fibrillation and atrial flutter, which is a closely related arrhythmia, are estimated to affect 44 million people worldwide. […]
Beyond Pacemakers and Ablation in Atrial Fibrillation: Steps to Better Rhythm Control
Atrial fibrillation (AFib) is a heart arrhythmia (abnormal heart rhythm) that causes a rapid, irregular, heartbeat. There are three primary goals of AFib treatment which include: alleviation of symptoms, prevention of heart failure, and stroke risk reduction. The first two AFib treatment goals are achieved through rate and/or rhythm control. Rate control treatment methods target […]