Articles for Tag: "a fib"

How a heart device is giving an avid bicyclist peace of mind on the trail 
How a heart device is giving an avid bicyclist peace of mind on the trail
Patient David Sheridan talks about his experience with the approximately 45-minute procedure.
WATCHMAN device provides sense of freedom to atrial fibrillation patients 
WATCHMAN device provides sense of freedom to atrial fibrillation patients
Roland “Tom” Stafford, Jr. said he was excited to get off blood thinner medication.
New device reduces stroke risk in A-fib patients 
New device reduces stroke risk in A-fib patients
An innovative technology offers people with irregular heartbeats an alternative to blood thinner medications.
A-fib often goes undiagnosed  Featured
A-fib often goes undiagnosed
You could be having a heart problem and not even know it. Find out what signs may indicate you have atrial fibrillation.
Mini-monitor keeps tabs on heart 
Mini-monitor keeps tabs on heart
Smaller than a AAA battery, these devices can be painlessly placed under a patient’s skin within minutes.
New heart treatment helps police officer get back to his beat  Featured
New heart treatment helps police officer get back to his beat
A new minimally invasive procedure uses coolant to treat a common heart problem.