More articles about: Atrial fibrillation (Afib)
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Say bye-bye to blood thinners?
Certain patients with atrial fibrillation may be able to toss their blood thinners away, thanks to two devices designed to prevent blood clots that can lead to stroke.
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World’s Tiniest Pacemaker Coordinates Heartbeats from Top To Bottom
A new, leadless pacemaker the size of a nickel is paving the way for the future of cardiac implantable devices.
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Irregular Heartbeat Unmasks a Serious Cardiac Disease
An irregular heartbeat leads one father, and his family, down a heart diagnosis path they could have never expected.
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New Technology Improves Atrial Fibrillation Detection After Stroke
It’s important to determine whether stroke patients also experience atrial fibrillation (Afib). Monitoring technology invented at Michigan Medicine could make the process easier and more accurate.
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5 Tips to Combat ICD Anxiety
A U-M social worker shares tips to help patients adjust to living with an implantable cardioverter defibrillator.
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Which Blood Thinner Is Right for You?
A U-M cardiologist weighs the pros and cons of anticoagulant medication for atrial fibrillation patients.
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Two Ways to Reduce Blood Thinner Risks That Lead to GI Bleeding
A new paper identifies strategies that providers might use to help their patients better balance the risks and benefits of anticoagulants.
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More Than One-Third of Patients Risk Major Bleeding By Doubling Up on Blood Thinners
A new study finds patients were taking too many antithrombotics for no reason, leading to a significant increase in bleeding events.
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Atrial Fibrillation Patient Gets Back to Enjoying Life After Catheter Ablation
The minimally invasive procedure to fix “short circuits” in his heart has restored a U-M professor’s confidence in living an active life.
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Cryoballoon Ablation Helps Elite Athlete Stay Competitive
A minimally invasive procedure treated a dedicated athlete’s atrial fibrillation — and allowed him to enjoy multiple athletic pursuits again.
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Sleep Apnea and Atrial Fibrillation: How They’re Connected
Can sleep apnea (OSA) cause atrial fibrillation (AFIB)? According to research, there is a strong link between the two and treating both conditions is critical.
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Treating Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy with Collaborative Care
A complex case required a Michigan Medicine care team to help one patient recover and realize an improved quality of life.
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Watchman vs. Blood Thinners: Alternatives for Patients with Nonvalvular Atrial Fibrillation
The Watchman implant is an alternative to blood thinners for nonvalvular atrial fibrillation treatment. Learn more about the Watchman implant for Afib.
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Medication Adherence a Problem in Atrial Fibrillation Patients
Study shows atrial fibrillation patients are struggling with anticoagulant medication adherence. Learn why Afib patients are not taking their blood thinners.
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After Catheter Ablation for Afib, Recovery — and a Return to the Water
A U-M doctor suffering from an arrhythmia, intermittent atrial fibrillation, received a catheter ablation. See how the procedure helped his irregular heartbeat.
