Heart rhythm is an important vital sign that everyone should be aware of as it is an indicator of overall well-being. When ...

Medications are the first-line treatment for atrial fibrillation, or A-fib. When they begin to fail, one option is ablation.

A new study examined how treatments for atrial fibrillation (Afib) affected cognitive decline and frailty. Treating heart rate compared to rhythm was linked to a greater rate of cognitive decline, the ...

Hackensack Meridian JFK’s chief of cardiology explains how alcohol, salty foods, and holiday excess can lead to dangerous ...

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 ...

Afib happens when cells in the upper chamber of the heart are triggered by something, causing an irregular heart rhythm in the upper chamber. The danger of Afib starts with a genetic predisposition ...

If you have a racing or irregular heartbeat, also known as an arrhythmia, one likely suspect is atrial fibrillation (AFib). “Of all the possible heart rhythm disorders, atrial fibrillation is by far ...

A new LOCAL online community built for you. Click now to see all the available groups. TUESDAY, Nov. 5, 2024 (HealthDay News) -- An elevated heart rate could provide an important clue to which Black ...

A new study has shown that a lower threshold for potassium supplementation after cardiac surgery saves patient costs and does not create any further risks of atrial fibrillation or other dysrhythmias.

Smartwatches and wearable heart monitors can help detect issues such as irregular heart rhythms. But they also have limits ...