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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

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

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 artificial intelligence approach developed by investigators in Cedars-Sinai's Los Angeles-based Smidt Heart Institute has been shown to detect abnormal heart rhythms associated with atrial ...

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.

Dutch trial establishes feasibility of screening approach in routine specialty care ...