Atrial fibrillation independently increases dementia risk by 21% in adults under the age of 70, new research indicates.

My question is whether the abdominal cramps could have caused me to go into AFib. — I.J.M.

Atrial fibrillation (afib) before age 70 was tied to a 21 percent higher chance of cognitive impairment, a recent study found ...

Atrial fibrillation diagnosed before age 70 years was associated with a 21% increased risk for dementia and a 36% increased ...

What Is the Maze Procedure (Surgical Ablation)? If you have an irregular heartbeat caused by atrial fibrillation (AFib), you may need surgery to restore your normal heart rhythm. This is called ...

If you have atrial fibrillation, taking blood thinners can reduce your risk of stroke. But they do cause other side effects, including serious bleeding. Atrial fibrillation (AFib) is a heart ...

Atrial fibrillation (AFib) is the most common form of irregular heartbeat (arrhythmia). People with AFib have many treatment options, including medications and medical procedures. However ...

Atrial fibrillation raises dementia risk by 21% in those under 70, with a 36% increased risk for early-onset dementia.

Use of GP data identifies a third more patients with atrial fibrillation than hospital data alone, a team at the University ...

The identification and management of comorbidities are central to the care of patients with atrial fibrillation (AF). The ...

I’m a generally healthy 60-year-old man. Last week, I had some abdominal cramping, and while I was on the toilet, I noted the abrupt onset of a ...

Atrial fibrillation diagnosed in midlife is linked to a 21% increased risk of dementia at any age and a 36% higher risk of ...