Atrial fibrillation (AFib) is the most common cardiac arrhythmia worldwide and a major contributor to heart failure (HF), affecting over 64 million people globally. Steatotic liver disease (SLD) encompasses a spectrum of ...
Mar 23, 2026
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A large-scale genetic analysis of East Asian individuals led by Fuu-Jen Tsai of the China Medical University Hospital, finds that people with greater height face a higher risk of endometriosis and atrial fibrillation. A person's ...
Mar 22, 2026
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Wearable devices and digital apps that are available to consumers are emerging as potential tools in neurological care. These include smart watches and fitness trackers to monitor heart rate, physical activity, sleep, and ...
Mar 11, 2026
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Atrial fibrillation is a common heart condition characterized by a rapid, irregular heartbeat stemming from the heart's upper chamber. It is a leading cause of stroke from clots that form in a small pouch of the heart called ...
A team of Emory researchers recently found scientific evidence that the well-known health risks of extreme heat can have especially severe consequences for patients with pre-existing cardiovascular disease. They made their ...
Mar 4, 2026
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Patients with atrial fibrillation who are prescribed diltiazem to control heart rate alongside anticoagulants (blood thinners) such as apixaban or rivaroxaban face a higher risk of serious bleeding compared with those taking ...
Feb 27, 2026
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Among patients with multiple myeloma (MM) undergoing autologous stem cell transplantation (ASCT), atrial fibrillation (AF) is a frequent and high-risk complication, according to a study published online Feb. 17 in JACC: CardioOncology.
Feb 26, 2026
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Driven by rising rates in high blood pressure, nearly 6 in 10 women in the U.S. will have some type of cardiovascular disease (CVD) in the next 25 years, according to a new scientific statement published today in Circulation. ...
Feb 25, 2026
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A smart T-shirt with the power of AI could in the future detect heart conditions as people go about their daily lives, thanks to research at Imperial College London. Currently, people with symptoms like chest pains and dizziness ...
Feb 22, 2026
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Getting enough sleep may be more important for heart health than many busy professionals realize. A new multicenter study conducted by researchers from Kumamoto University and the National Cerebral and Cardiovascular Center, ...
Feb 20, 2026
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