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Health and Wellness | January 5, 2018
Go Beyond Blood Thinners
Dr. Jorge Gonzalez discusses a new treatment at Scripps for patients who suffer from atrial fibrillation that will reduce the risk of stroke.
News Releases | November 16, 2017
Scripps First to Implant Smartphone-Compatible Heart Monitor
A Scripps Clinic cardiologist today became the first in California to implant the world’s first smartphone-compatible cardiac monitor following FDA clearance.
Patient Stories | September 25, 2017
Watchman Device Frees Man With Atrial Fibrillation from Blood Thinners
Learn how the Watchman device, a treatment for AFib, helped a former Scripps patient reduce his risk for stroke without the need for blood thinning medications.
News Releases | May 3, 2016
Scripps Experts Present at Heart Rhythm Scientific Sessions
Scripps Health cardiology experts will share leading edge techniques for improving heart care during the annual Heart Rhythm Scientific Sessions.
Patient Stories | February 29, 2016
World-class Athlete Finishes Cross-country Bike Race After Getting Wireless Defibrillator at Scripps
Philippe May forced to withdraw from a bicycle race because of a newly discovered heart condition, the world champion athlete returned to complete the race.
Scripps in the News | February 16, 2016
Husband, Wife Get Same Heart Implant Together
Scripps patients Joyce and John McNamara recently were both implanted with the same type of heart device at the same time to treat atrial fibrillation.
Scripps in the News | February 10, 2016
Sleep Apnea Article Features Scripps Cardiologist
Scripps Clinic cardiologist Dr. Srivastava weighs in on sleep apnea and heart care in a Cardiology Today article.
Scripps in the News | January 17, 2016
Scripps Cardiologist Discusses Stroke Risk From Afib on KUSI TV
Scripps cardiologist Matthew Price, MD, explained stroke risk posed by AFib and discussed the latest techniques for detecting and treating the heart condition.
Scripps in the News | November 30, 2015
Media Cover New Clinical Trial Using Wearable Sensors to Detect AFib
Media outlets covered the launch of a new Scripps Translational Science Institute study that uses wearable sensors to detect atrial fibrillation (AFib).
News Releases | November 29, 2015
Study Launched by STSI Uses Wearable Sensors to Detect Atrial Fibrillation
Researchers at the Scripps Translational Science Institute launched a home-based clinical trial using wearable sensor technology to identify people with AFib.