Saint-Etienne, France - Radiofrequency ablation is more effective than treatment with amiodarone for the prevention of atrial flutter recurrence in patients who experienced a first symptomatic episode ...

Purpose: A meta-analysis was conducted to assess the safety of amiodarone in the prevention of postoperative atrial fibrillation. Methods: A search of the medical literature was conducted to identify ...

Credit: Shutterstock. Treatment to prevent post-operative AF in patients undergoing cardiac surgery continues to be controversial. WASHINGTON, DC—In cardiac surgery, the use of peri-operative ...

Medically reviewed by Mary Choy, PharmD Key Takeaways Antiarrhythmic drugs can cause new, potentially deadly heart arrhythmias. Amiodarone is effective but can cause serious side effects and requires ...

Use of a newer blood thinner significantly decreased the risk of strokes for patients with atrial fibrillation who require an anticoagulant and the heart rhythm medication amiodarone, a new study has ...

A cohort study of more than 90,000 older adults diagnosed with atrial fibrillation (Afib) who were treated with anticoagulants found that treatment with amiodarone during apixaban or rivaroxaban use ...

The atrial fibrillation medication amiodarone is linked to a high risk of falls and fainting in people aged 65 years and older, according to a new Danish study. Susceptibility was highest during the ...

Cardiac arrhythmias (atrial fibrillation being the most common) are mainly seen in the elderly, in whom osteoporotic fractures are also common. Whether associations exist between cardiac arrhythmias ...

Dear Dr. Roach: I am an 83-year-old man. Except for blood pressure medication, I've never had any heart-related health issues. Earlier this year, I experienced six or so episodes of a fast, irregular ...

To prevent atrial fibrillation symptoms, health professionals may treat patients with medications to control their heart rate or rhythm. However, these medications can potentially raise the risk for ...