The DECAF trial shows that drinking one cup of caffeinated coffee a day may actually reduce atrial fibrillation or flutter.

Dr. Hugh Calkins answers the question: 'Atrial Fibrillation vs. Atrial Flutter?' — -- Question: My doctor told me I sometimes have atrial fibrillation and at other times have atrial flutter. What ...

It is not correct to treat atrial fibrillation (Afib) and atrial flutter as equivalent risk factors for ischemic stroke, a Taiwanese cohort study suggested. From individuals included in the Taiwan ...

A randomized clinical trial found that among people with a history of Atrial fibrillation (AFib) or related rhythm issues, ...

Atrial flutter is similar to atrial fibrillation in that the rhythm originates in the atrium and causes a narrow complex tachycardia, which carries thromboembolic risk. Typical atrial flutter results ...

Now, a new study challenges that longstanding advice. Findings from the landmark clinical trial suggest that coffee may not ...

“This is exciting because we have evidence to say that consuming about a cup of coffee a day is safe and potentially ...

A new study published in JAMA Network suggests that drinking coffee daily may reduce the risk of atrial fibrillation by ...

There is conflicting evidence regarding bisphosphonates and atrial fibrillation (AF) risk in osteoporosis patients. However, bisphosphonates are used in much higher doses in treatment of bone ...

Our annual supplement on local health and wellness services and issues can be found inside today’s paper. It was pretty alarming, watching the heart monitor trace a crazy series of bumps and dips ...

Many adults with obstructive hypertrophic cardiomyopathy (oHCM) taking mavacamten experienced new atrial fibrillation or flutter, new-onset heart failure, and frequent acute care use within months of ...

Saint-Etienne, France - Radiofrequency ablation is more effective than treatment with amiodarone for the prevention of atrial flutter recurrence in patients who experienced a first symptomatic episode ...