BACKGROUND: Catheter ablation for atrial fibrillation (AF) is one of the most common cardiovascular procedures being performed worldwide. Despite the large body of evidence of its effectiveness, with ...

A minimally invasive heart procedure to correct irregular heart rhythms called catheter ablation may reduce the risk of stroke enough that some patients can discontinue blood thinners, according to a ...

Catheter ablation within a year of diagnosis of atrial fibrillation is linked to reduced risks for major adverse ...

Please provide your email address to receive an email when new articles are posted on . SAN FRANCISCO — Among patients who underwent catheter ablation for atrial fibrillation, those who had left ...

SAN FRANCISCO, CA—Among patients with atrial fibrillation (AF), the long-term risk of dementia is lower among those who undergo catheter ablation rather than receiving antiarrhythmic drugs (AADs) ...

Catheter ablation for atrial fibrillation (AF) has become a common procedure worldwide. An expert consensus statement on catheter ablation for AF recommends the continuation of oral anticoagulants ...

If you are diagnosed with early-stage prostate cancer, you usually have three treatment choices: monitoring (called active surveillance), surgery, or radiation therapy. Whole-gland ablation is an ...

Atrial fibrillation (AF), which affects approximately 3-6 million people in the United States, is a risk factor for thromboembolic events including stroke, cardiovascular events, and death. This ...

Endometrial ablation is a medical procedure that may relieve heavy menstrual bleeding, which doctors call menorrhagia. If the procedure is ineffective, it can cause abdominal pain and vaginal bleeding ...

Successful catheter ablation resulted in a low risk of stroke associated with atrial fibrillation (AFib), a type of irregular heart rhythm, according to an international study. Researchers said these ...