Medically reviewed by Jeffrey S. Lander, MD Key Takeaways Atrial fibrillation (AFib) can lead to strokes and heart failure, ...

PHILADELPHIA A daily, 1-gram dose of prescribed omega-3 acid ethyl esters reduces death in patients with chronic heart failure, according to a study presented at the European Cardiovascular Society ...

Secondary outcomes were loss in life expectancy attributable to AF or flutter, associated outcomes (e.g., stroke, heart failure, heart attack) linked to AF or flutter, re-hospitalizations for AF or ...

You can follow a treatment plan and take medications as a doctor prescribes to manage congestive heart failure. Eat a heart-healthy diet and stay physically active to slow heart failure progression.

Coronary artery disease (CAD) can reduce people’s life expectancy. However, this depends on various factors, including the severity of the condition, treatment efficacy, and whether the person has ...

Cardiomyopathy is a disease that affects the heart muscle (known as the myocardium). There are different types of cardiomyopathy. Each of these cause damage to the heart muscle, such as enlarging it ...