Fatal and disabling strokes were less frequent in the Amulet vs. the Watchman group. Lakkireddy D, Ellis CR, Thaler D, et al. 5-Year Results From the AMPLATZER Amulet Left Atrial Appendage Occluder ...

Home remedies like acupuncture and medication can help calm flares. For some people, rheumatoid arthritis (RA) is a cyclical disease: symptoms can disappear for several weeks, months, or even years.

Left atrial appendage occlusion (LAAO) is increasingly used as an alternative to oral anticoagulation for stroke prevention in select patients with atrial fibrillation. Data on outcomes in racial and ...

According to a news release about The Ra Ra Room, this new experience will feature “exquisite cuisine, a world-class wine list, a lavish pantry stocked with gourmet snacks, and a personal ...

The minimally invasive WATCHMAN procedure seals off the heart’s left atrial appendage with a quarter-size sack that prevents blood clots from forming. “This achievement is a proud moment for the ...

The risk factors of rheumatoid arthritis (RA) include those you might expect, such as age, gender, and genes. But lifestyle factors also influence your chances of developing RA, including smoking and ...

Left atrial appendage closure is a mechanical alternative to anticoagulation, but data regarding its use after atrial fibrillation ablation are lacking. We conducted an international randomized ...

In this audio interview, Editor-in-Chief Eric Rubin and Deputy Editor Jane Leopold discuss research being presented at the 2024 American Heart Association Scientific Sessions.

The OPTION trial showed that left atrial appendage closure after AF ablation was associated with a lower risk of non–procedure-related major or clinically relevant nonmajor bleeding compared with oral ...