The global prevalence of atrial fibrillation (AFib) is increasing due to an aging population and improved survival with chronic diseases. This has…
Atrial fibrillation (AFib) is a heart arrhythmia (abnormal heart rhythm) that causes a rapid, irregular, heartbeat. There are three primary goals of…
Atrial fibrillation (AFib) is the most common heart arrhythmia (abnormal heart rhythm) that requires treatment. According to the Centers for Disease Control,…
There is an epidemic of atrial fibrillation (AFib) in the United States. AFib is the most common cause of sustained irregular heartbeat…
What Is A CPAP Machine? Continuous positive airway pressure (CPAP) is the most common treatment for obstructive sleep apnea. A CPAP machine…
There are epidemics of atrial fibrillation (AFib) and obesity in the United States. AFib is the most common clinically significant arrhythmia (abnormal…
Magnesium is an important nutrient that the body needs to stay healthy. Magnesium is found in a variety of foods and eating…
Effective treatment of atrial fibrillation can be complex. It involves addressing lifestyle contributors, treating underlying conditions like sleep apnea and high blood…
Successful treatment of atrial fibrillation is about more than medications and procedures. A healthy lifestyle is a cornerstone in AFib management because…
“Cryoballoon ablation as initial therapy was superior to drug therapy for the prevention of atrial arrhythmia recurrence in patients with (early onset)…
Our comprehensive arrhythmia program facilitates targeted, patient-specific interventions for Left Atrial Appendage (LAA) management for stroke prevention. In patients with non-valvular AFib,…
Catheter-based pulmonary vein ablation treats AFib from the inside of the heart and is called endocardial ablation. It’s an excellent option for…
If a patient’s atrial fibrillation is not responding to less invasive treatment options such as medications or cardioversion, Dr. Laws can facilitate…
As discussed in previous editions of The Scoop, treatment of atrial fibrillation focuses on rate control, rhythm control and stroke prevention. Medications…
Atrial fibrillation can cause a variety of symptoms including shortness of breath, decreased exercise/activity tolerance, fatigue, palpitations, dizziness, or chest discomfort. When…
Successful treatment of atrial fibrillation is highly individualized. Traditionally, treatment has focused on rhythm control, rate control and anticoagulation. Rhythm control is…
Welcome to our fifth installment of The Scoop, where Dr. Laws conveys the experience for Fix AFib patients, including how the disease…