Catheter ablation was favored for rhythm control in atrial fibrillation (Afib or AF) when considering its psychological benefits over medical therapy alone, the REMEDIAL randomized trial showed.

NEW ORLEANS -- A new atrial fibrillation (Afib; AF) technology -- pulsed field ablation -- appears to eliminate abnormal heart rhythms in most patients for at least a year, a researcher reported here.

Pulsed field ablation offers high success rate for irregular heart rhythms ...

Boston Scientific leads the pulsed field ablation (PFA) technology market to treat atrial fibrillation (Afib). But it is by no means alone in its commitment to this relatively new way to treat some ...

Atrial fibrillation, or AFib, is the most common heart rhythm disorder in the world, affecting more than 6 million Americans.

A procedure to treat atrial fibrillation may be even more effective than previously demonstrated due to improved technology and modern interventions. Radiofrequency-based ablation (RF ablation) is the ...

Erlanger Health announces the recent completion of surgeries using new Pulsed Field Ablation (PFA) technology to better treat patients battling atrial fibrillation (AFib). Officials said, "As the ...

Investigators evaluated the incidence of asymptomatic cerebral emboli and cognitive outcomes in patients receiving pulsed field ablation for AF.

DEAR MAYO CLINIC: I have atrial fibrillation, and I've heard there's a new kind of ablation that could relieve my symptoms. Can you tell me about it? ANSWER: If you have atrial fibrillation (AFib), ...

PHILADELPHIA (WPVI) -- Most of us have heard of atrial fibrillation, commonly called AFib. The airwaves are filled with commercials for treatments. A Roxborough woman shared her struggle with it, and ...

The overall risk of serious adverse events was similar between the two groups. "Patients with more advanced atrial fibrillation are inherently more complex," said Dr. Andrade. "Even in this ...

Atrial fibrillation (AFib) can lead to blood clots, stroke, heart failure, and other heart-related complications. New consumer patient research from the Dallas-based American Heart Association found ...