Atrial Fibrillation (Afib) Affects More Than You Realize
And Why It’s Critical to Treat Atrial fibrillation (Afib) is often misunderstood as a manageable nui...
Afib and Heart Failure Together: What Does It Mean, and What Can You Do?
For patients diagnosed with atrial fibrillation (Afib), there's something that’s not always fully ap...
The Hidden Threat: Atrial Cardiomyopathy
Understanding the progressive damage that sets the stage for atrial fibrillation The Heart's Silent...
Normal Sinus Rhythm: How Breaking the Afib Cycle Can Be The Best Chance at a Normal Life
It's well established that surgical ablation to treat Afib isn't as risky as you might think. Skipping it could be a bigger risk. Long term data reinforces surgical ablation during heart surgery reduces mortality, risk of stroke, and other post surgical complications.
The Afib Blind Spot That's Undermining Heart Surgery Outcomes – Especially in CABG
When preparing a patient for Coronary Artery Bypass Graft (CABG) or valve surgery, there's a crucial step that often gets overlooked: screening for atrial fibrillation (Afib). And, overlooking that step can have significant consequences.
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Featured Patient Story
Dorsey: Cardiac Testimonial
Meet Dorsey, a passionate music store owner who knows the importance of a steady beat. Faced with aortic valve disease, coronary disease, and Afib, his doctor, Dr. Robert Farivar, recommended addressing all three at once. After surgery, including left atrial appendage exclusion, Dorsey’s heart is back in rhythm—allowing him to get back to what he loves most.
Watch his story to learn more about the importance of putting patients back in normal sinus rhythm.