PFA ablation works better than sham surgery in patients with atrial fibrillation
Læs mere: PFA ablation works better than sham surgery in patients with atrial fibrillationNew research shows that PFA ablation dramatically reduces atrial fibrillation recurrence and improves quality of life compared with a sham procedure.
Ablation for Persistent Atrial Fibrillation | EHRA 2026
Læs mere: Ablation for Persistent Atrial Fibrillation | EHRA 2026New research from EHRA 2026 shows that early ablation in persistent atrial fibrillation improves rhythm and quality of life compared to medication. Learn more about the CEPAF trial and its implications.
Rhythm Doctor as an app
Læs mere: Rhythm Doctor as an appRhythm Doctor can now be downloaded as a web app (a so-called PWA) – you can find a guide to installing Rhythm Doctor on your phone here. We are working on creating the best possible solution to keep you updated and informed about atrial fibrillation and other heart rhythm disorders – for now, the best…
Video Collection: Treatment and Prevention
Læs mere: Video Collection: Treatment and PreventionThis video collection will give you a better understanding of the different types of treatment for atrial fibrillation, as well as the primary risk factors that you can do something about either through lifestyle changes or medication.
Symptoms of atrial fibrillation
Læs mere: Symptoms of atrial fibrillationSymptoms of atrial fibrillation are not always obvious. Often, you can be in doubt as to whether there is “something wrong”. For example, patients do not usually experience chest pain due to atrial fibrillation. The most common symptom is an unexplained shortness of breath, or becoming tired more easily after physical activity. Some patients also…
Risk Factors of atrial fibrillation
Læs mere: Risk Factors of atrial fibrillationA distinction is made between risk factors for blood clots and bleeding and risk factors for atrial fibrillation. A thorough review of risk factors for blood clots and bleeding is the basis for advising or discouraging treatment with blood-thinning drugs. Some risk factors for atrial fibrillation can be managed, for example, high blood pressure, diabetes,…
Living with atrial fibrillation
Læs mere: Living with atrial fibrillationMany people say that they experience a reduced quality of life due to atrial fibrillation. They can no longer do activities that they enjoyed, or their ability to concentrate is affected. Many patients also experience anxiety about their condition, and the complications that may develop. However it is possible to achieve a high quality of…
The heart and the circulatory system
Læs mere: The heart and the circulatory systemIf you have challenges with atrial fibrillation or another heart rhythm disorder, it can be good to know the basic structure of our heart. The heart is a muscle that pumps blood through your lungs, your brain and the rest of your body. The blood circulates around the body to transport nutrients and energy to…
How to prevent atrial fibrillation
Læs mere: How to prevent atrial fibrillationIs it possible to prevent atrial fibrillation?With the right combination of treatment, diet, and exercise, it is possible to prevent the most harmful effects of atrial fibrillation: blood clots and heart failure. If you start early enough it is possible to significantly limit your risk of developing atrial fibrillation at all, or at least stop…
Treatment of atrial fibrillation
Læs mere: Treatment of atrial fibrillationWhen talking about the treatment of atrial fibrillation, it is important to assess whether you should have blood-thinning medication to prevent blood clots – particularly blood clots in the brain. However this medication is not a good fit for every patient. Your physician needs to find a balance that prevents the recurrence of an episode,…
