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A groundbreaking University of Miami study found that adding a diabetes drug before heart rhythm surgery nearly doubled success rates for patients struggling with atrial fibrillation. The surprising discovery could transform treatment for millions living with irregular heartbeats.
A groundbreaking study shows that a small implanted device can protect atrial fibrillation patients from strokes just as well as daily medications. After three years, patients with the Watchman FLX device had equally safe outcomes while avoiding long-term blood thinners.
Scientists have developed a groundbreaking technique that uses magnetic liquid to seal off a dangerous pocket in the heart where stroke-causing blood clots form. Early animal tests show the gel creates a perfect seal without the risks of current treatments.
A new electrical pulse therapy is treating a common heart condition in half the time while letting patients go home the same day. Belfast's Royal Victoria Hospital is the first in the UK to trial the breakthrough system.
People who walked, cycled, or gardened for just 90 minutes a week after heart rhythm treatment slashed their risk of atrial fibrillation returning by nearly half. The simple lifestyle change offers hope for millions living with the world's most common heart condition.
Heart patients using Apple Watches for daily check-ins after ablation surgery had fewer emergency hospital visits, despite catching more irregular rhythms. A London study shows how putting monitoring in patients' hands could transform follow-up care.