Atrial fibrillation, or A-Fib, is a rapid irregular heartbeat that impacts as many as 2% of Americans under the age of 65. For many, the condition shows little to no symptoms but may lead to ...

Three new studies shed light on some common questions about atrial fibrillation: whether your morning coffee matters, whether a diabetes drug might help lower recurrence risk, and what new data ...

If you sometimes experience a racing or irregular heartbeat, it may be caused by atrial fibrillation (AFib), the most common type of heart arrhythmia. AFib can make you five times more likely to have ...

PHONE TO GET NEW INFORMATION. SEPTEMBER IS A-FIB AWARENESS MONTH IF YOU DIDN’T KNOW. ATRIAL FIBRILLATION IS AN ABNORMAL HEARTBEAT CONDITION. EXPERTS SAY. NOW THAT PEOPLE ARE LIVING LONGER, IT’S ...

The heart has been characterized as the engine that makes the human body run. If that metaphor is not exactly spot-on, it still serves as a good indicator as to just how vital a healthy heart is to ...

Obstructive sleep apnea and atrial fibrillation (AFib) are two conditions that share a potentially deadly link. Having one ...

Nurse practitioner Caitlin Massey from Ascension St. John Medical Center explains the symptoms, risks and new treatment options for atrial fibrillation, a common but serious heart rhythm disorder.

Atrial fibrillation is an irregular and often rapid heart rate that commonly causes poor blood flow to the body. Commonly known as a fluttering or racing heart, atrial fibrillation is the most ...