The device has evolved from one aimed at just functional MR to a broader HF therapy. EMPOWER will provide more insights.

For some patients with atrial fibrillation (Afib, AF) and valvular heart disease (VHD), direct oral anticoagulants (DOACs) ...

Binge drinking and possibly, moderate alcohol intake, may trigger atrial fibrillation. Caffeine intake does not appear to be a trigger; although, some doctors still recommend that patients with atrial ...

As tools become more precise and non-invasive, doctors are able to diagnose and treat heart conditions with greater accuracy ...

Navi Mumbai: A 78-year-old patient with severe mitral regurgitation has successfully undergone the MitraClip procedure, marking a significant advancement in minimally invasive heart care.

Background Atrial functional mitral regurgitation (AFMR) arises from left atrial (LA) dilation, commonly associated with atrial fibrillation, and leads to progressive cardiac damage. This study ...

He then examines the temporal trends and clinical implications of ischemic stroke in women with atrial fibrillation. Finally, Dr. Eagle shares some thoughts on transcatheter aortic valve implantation ...

Atrial fibrillation is a cardiac arrhythmia in which the upper chambers of the heart the atria beat irregularly and, often, rapidly. The condition occurs as a consequence of uncoordinated ...

Clinicians will increasingly encounter heart rhythm data generated from consumer-grade devices. Consumer-grade smartphone-paired devices and smartwatches have very high sensitivity and specificity for ...

Background Although the prognostic implications of severe mitral regurgitation (MR) are well recognised ... This association is independent of age, sex, atrial fibrillation, left ventricular function ...

Mild tricuspid valve regurgitation isn’t usually a cause for alarm, especially if you don’t have anatomical issues. About 80% of the population has mild asymptomatic tricuspid regurgitation ...