Atrial Fibrillation

Dr. Matthew Longo discusses treatment options for Deep Vein Thrombosis or blood clots.
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What does your blood look like when it clots? The sequence from 2:02 to 2:23 shows a drop of normal blood during coagulation (clotting). The clot begins to form around a platelet in the top left hand corner and rapidly spreads through the blood plasma. The red blood cells are seen on either side and [...]

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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A range of treatments for the irregular heartbeat known as atrial fibrillation aim to reduce the chance of a stroke, and ease symptoms, for millions.
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