Health News You Can Use: New Atrial Fibrillation Guidelines

Atrial Fibrillation, or Afib, is the most common type of heart arrhythmia and the number of people diagnosed with afib is increasing both in the United States and globally. Left untreated, Afib significantly increases your risk of heart attack and stroke.

During Heart Month, we are talking to Dr. Sanjaya Gupta, a cardiologist at Saint Luke’s Mid America Heart Institute, about Afib, the recent changes in guidelines, and how Saint Luke’s is leading the way in innovative treatments for those who have Afib. 
 

 

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