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Living with Atrial Fibrillation

Stories from people navigating Atrial Fibrillation — diagnosis, treatment, caregiving, and the ordinary days in between.

6 stories

Prescription omega-3 capsules beside an electrocardiogram tracing and a clinician’s medication review notes.

Cardiology

High-Dose Omega-3 Therapy Raises Atrial Fibrillation Risk

Across 35 randomized trials, high-dose omega-3 treatment was associated with higher atrial fibrillation risk. The absolute increase was modest but relevant for cardiovascular patients.

Rayan Salih · September 22, 2026 · 6 min

Coronary stent model beside an anticoagulant bottle and a calendar marked at one month.

Cardiology

Atrial Fibrillation After PCI May Need 1-Month P2Y12

OPTIMA-AF supports stopping the P2Y12 inhibitor after 1 month in selected patients with atrial fibrillation undergoing PCI, reducing important bleeding without an apparent loss of thromboembolic protection.

Egbavwe Pela · 6 min read

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