Connecting the Cardiac Cousins: The Relationship Between Afib and Heart Failure

An Atrial Fibrillation Epidemic?

Atrial Fibrillation Can Be a Family Affair

AFib Closely Linked to Stroke

Atrial Fibrillation Procedure Eliminates Need for Drugs

AFib Q&A

Move Over, Warfarin: New Drug Liberates AFib Patients

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Dr. Eli Gelfand, Director of the Outpatient Cardiovascular Clinic at BIDMC, and cardio sonographer Darota Bzymek traveled to Nairobi in October to lead a medical training at Keyatta National Hospital. The nine-member team is helping train their Kenyan counterparts to address an exploding epidemic of cardiovascular disease. Read their blog >>

Whether you are a new mom learning to breastfeed or a woman over 40 wondering about the importance of annual mammograms, there is much that can be learned about breast health. The experts at the BreastCare Center at Beth Israel Deaconess give tips on cancer screening, including breast self-exams and explain how to find a proper fitting bra.

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Shedding Some Light On Seasonal Affective Disorder

Holidays Bring Higher Risk For Heart Trouble

Stay Safe While Shoveling Snow

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