ZANESVILLE − Genesis HealthCare System’s cardiothoracic and electrophysiology surgery teams recently performed their first convergent procedure. It can reduce the risk of stroke and eliminate blood ...

In patients with atrial fibrillation, the upper chambers of the heart beat out of rhythm. With difficult to treat cases, patients chose between two solutions: scarring the heart from inside with an ...

PURPOSE: The Convergent procedure is a hybrid, multidisciplinary treatment for symptomatic atrial fibrillation (AF) consisting of minimally invasive surgical epicardial ablation and ...

A brand new procedure to treat atrial fibrillation is now being offered at several hospitals across Colorado after UCHealth in Loveland successfully completed the first procedure in the state. c "Afib ...

PANAMA CITY, Fla. (WJHG/WECP) -According to doctors at HCA Florida Fort Walton-Destin, atrial fibrillation, or AFib, is an irregular and sometimes rapid heartbeat rhythm. This can lead to blood clots ...

TOPEKA, Kan. (WIBW) - A second Topeka hospital now has a procedure aimed at preventing stroke in people who have been diagnosed with AFib. The University of Kansas Health System St. Francis Campus ...

JACKSONVILLE, Fla. – May is Women’s Health Care Month and National Stroke Awareness Month. There is a heart condition that puts people at higher a chance of having a stroke. Recommended Videos Atrial ...

A Moore County hospital is pioneering a new type of surgery that has a high success rate correcting a dangerous heart condition. First Health Moore Regional Hospital in Pinehurst recently performed ...

MILLCREEK/Salt Lake City, Utah – Since September is National Atrial Fibrillation (AFib) Awareness Month, FOX13 is focusing on the heart condition and making sure you know everything you need to in ...