Atrial Fibrillation

Signs of atrial fibrillation may not last long, and they can come and go. But people should consult their doctor if they feel their heart racing rapidly or if they experience other symptoms that come on quickly particularly if they are older and have high blood pressure.
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This :30 TV Spot is being used to help St. Vincents HealthCare in Jacksonville, Florida, announce a new Atrial Fibrillation Institute. The institute is a collaboration between cardiologists, cardiothoracic surgeons and the hospital. It is designed to offer patients access to the latest advances from physicians working together to create treatment options designed for [...]

St. Vincents HealthCare announces a new Atrial Fibrillation Institute, the latest addition to its awarding winning and nationally recognized heart and vascular program. The institute is a collaboration between cardiologists, cardiothoracic surgeons and the hospital. It is designed to offer patients access to the latest advances from physicians working together to create treatment [...]

Decision support tool for GP and Cardiologists in the treatment of patients with Atrial Fibrillation.
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Doctors at the Virginia Commonwealth University Medical Center are performing a new procedure that may eliminate atrial fibrillation, a common rhythm abnormality in the heart’s upper chambers and a major cause of stroke. The technique, called a modified Mini-Maze, offers hope to patients who previously have had limited treatment options.
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Atrial fibrillation, or AF, is a serious heart disorder characterized by an irregular or rapid heartbeat and is one of the most frequent causes of stroke.
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The Shands Minimally Invasive Pulmonary Vein Isolation procedure, also known as the “Mini-Maze,” is used to treat atrial fibrillation through three small incisions on each side of the chest. Two of the incisions are about the size of a nickel, and the other incision is slightly larger. Through these “ports,” a surgeon can use a [...]

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The mini-maze procedures are cardiac surgery procedures intended to cure atrial fibrillation (AF), a common disturbance of heart rhythm.
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Atrial fibrillation is a type of heart disease characterized by an irregular or rapid heartbeat. A-F can cause palpitations, dizziness, light headedness and is one of the most common causes of stroke.
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www.lifelinescreening.com - During Afib, the heart’s upper chambers (the atria) beat irregularly or quiver, instead of beating effectively. As a result, the blood isn’t pumped completely out of the atria and may pool. Pooled blood is likely to form a clot. If the clot dislodges from the atria, it can travel to the brain (or [...]