Patients in the Tri-Cities who have a specific type of irregular heartbeat now have a new treatment option closer to home, with Kadlec offering the Watchman dev ...
Atrial fibrillation is a common heart condition characterized by a rapid, irregular heartbeat stemming from the heart's upper ...
TidalHealth Peninsula Regional recently performed its 700th WATCHMAN procedure, marking a significant milestone for the medical center, according to a community announcement. The WATCHMAN procedure is ...
According to recent research from the World Health Organization, from 2015 to 2050, the proportion of people 60 or older will ...
February is Heart Health Awareness Month, and a new heart procedure is now available in the Tri-Cities, making it more accessible for local residents.
Approximately 10.5 million Americans have atrial fibrillation (AFib), a condition that causes an irregular, often too fast, ...
WASHINGTON (TNND) — President Donald Trump said limited U.S. military strikes against Iran continue to be a possibility, even as Tehran signaled it plans to present a draft nuclear agreement to the ...
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A-fib increasing, but treatments improving

Atrial fibrillation, or A-fib, is a quivering or irregular heartbeat that can lead to blood clots, stroke and heart failure.
One initial treatment is a cardioversion, which involves using a defibrillator to deliver an electric shock to the heart to restore rhythm. It’s often successful, but sometimes only temporarily.
Mississippi Baptist Medical Center hosted a heart health painting event.