Patient Alert! New AFib Treatment Guidelines to Prevent Stroke!

The American Heart Association (AHA) just updated its guidelines for the treatment of atrial fibrillation, an irregular heartbeat, during heart valve surgery to prevent stroke risks. In this special interview, Dr. Patrick McCarthy explains why the new guidelines are so important for patients who have heart valve disease and atrial fibrillation. Dr. McCarthy is a heart valve expert that specializes in atrial fibrillation at Northwestern Medicine in Chicago. (Video posted on March 14, 2024)