By itself, AFib isn’t life-threatening, but it can lead to life-threatening consequences. A Penn State Health expert discusses why that flutter in your chest is important and new treatments that are available.
Tag: Heart Rhythm Disorders
Heart Rhythm Disorders: What You Need to Know
Heart rhythm disorders like atrial fibrillation and sudden cardiac arrest have made headlines in recent months, prompting many to learn more about how the heart beats.
New Jersey’s First Dual-Chamber Leadless Pacemakers Implanted at Jersey Shore University Medical Center
The cardiovascular team at Hackensack Meridian Jersey Shore University Medical Center recently implanted New Jersey’s first dual-chamber leadless pacemaker systems in patients, as part of Abbott’s AveirTM DR i2i clinical study.
The Medical Minute: Reducing stroke risk from AFib without blood thinners
To help prevent a stroke — a common and serious risk associated with AFib — patients are treated with blood thinners. But for some, the medication itself can be risky.