Atrial fibrillation, or A-fib, is an irregular heart rhythm that increases a person's risk of stroke, heart failure and even premature death. While many risk factors contribute to A-fib, one stands ...

With symptoms such as a racing, fluttering heartbeat and shortness of breath, atrial fibrillation (AFib) is more than uncomfortable — it makes stroke five times more likely and, over time, can weaken ...

Heart rhythm issues can be tricky to spot, but awareness is key. Dr. Singh from California Cardiovascular Institute joined Studio 17 to break down ...

Flossing regularly may lower the risk of some strokes as well as a type of irregular heart rhythm that can increase stroke risk, new research suggests. The findings, which will be presented Wednesday ...

Atrial fibrillation (Afib) is a type of cardiac arrhythmia, or abnormal heart rhythm, that is very common — and more prevalent than previously thought. A large study published in October 2024 in a ...

When it comes to heart health, many conditions are tricky to diagnose because their symptoms can be similar to others, and atrial fibrillation (AFib) is no exception. That’s a problem, since untreated ...

Patients with atrial fibrillation show more brain lesions and lower cognitive function. Discover how AF directly affects the ...

Doctors at Aspirus are recommending an alternative form of treatment called pulse field ablation (PFA). Dr. Ronnie Ortiz said the new treatment offers significant advantages over traditional methods.

The study found that high job strain was associated with an 83% higher risk of developing the irregular heart rhythm condition known as atrial fibrillation, or AFib. The study’s researchers said ...

SAN ANTONIO — Most of us know that as we age we become more and more prone to medical ailments. But one ailment in particular may be becoming more common. We Verify. We've heard that as a population ...

A new clinical study suggests the Apple Watch may be more effective at detecting atrial fibrillation than standard medical ...

Multifocal atrial arrhythmia is an uncommon type of tachycardia that usually develops in people with certain illnesses. Those with the condition have a heart rate of over 100 beats per minute.