Stroke Risk

We discuss a fascinating case: a 77-year-old man diagnosed with AFib using traditional methods, compared to how this condition is now often identified through smartwatch notifications. This shift raises important questions about the implications of early detection of subclinical AFib — a state...

I'm Dr Neil Skolnik. Today we are going to talk about the 2023 American College of Cardiology/American Heart Association guidelines for atrial fibrillation (AF). AF is common and is often first identified in the primary care office. AF substantially increases the risk for stroke, dementia...