Continuous ECG monitoring with an implantable loop recorder detected more cases of asymptomatic atrial fibrillation, but did not reduce the risk of stroke or improve overall survival, according to a ...

July 14--A device a fraction of an inch long is providing George Saenz with a peace of mind he has never had before. Three weeks ago, the 67-year-old independent insurance agent had the Medtronic ...

Atrial fibrillation is a type of arrhythmia that causes an irregular or abnormally fast heart rate. It is the most common arrhythmia. When someone has atrial fibrillation, the upper chambers of their ...

Remote monitoring devices like insertable cardiac monitors have already massively cut down on the amount of time that clinicians must spend actively tracking patients’ conditions—but French startup ...

Most of the best Fitbit trackers and Google Pixel Watch models feature accurate heart rate monitors. These little sensors provide valuable insight into our ticker’s rhythm when resting or on the go, ...

Atrial fibrillation (AFib) is an uneven heartbeat that's often too fast. It’s usually due to heart disease, and it's more common in people older than 60. But some younger people with no sign of heart ...

Acesion Pharma has begun enrolling patients into a phase 2 clinical trial of AP31969, its novel oral SK ion channel inhibitor being developed for rhythm control in atrial fibrillation.