A new study shows many AFib patients knew nothing about the condition before their diagnosis. A Dallas doctor explains recent guidelines for the best ways to avoid it.

"Atrial fibrillation is like a snowball rolling down a hill. With each atrial fibrillation episode there are progressive changes in the heart, and the heart rhythm problem gets worse," explains Dr.

A national study is shedding light on how to more effectively treat atrial fibrillation (AF) -- a common heart rhythm problem associated with increased risk of stroke and heart failure. The study ...

NEW YORK -- Atrial fibrillation, or a-fib, is serious heart condition that causes abnormal heart rhythm. According to the American Heart Association, 12 million Americans will have the condition by ...

CINCINNATI (WKRC) -A new study shows the most common procedure to treat a heart rhythm problem works better at saving lives than previously thought. The study looked at how well ablations inside the ...

Atrial fibrillation, a rapid, irregular heartbeat that can lead to stroke or sudden death, is three times more common than previously thought, affecting nearly 5% of the population, or 10.5 million ...

Sleeping on the left side may worsen atrial fibrillation (AFib) symptoms for some people, but more research is necessary. The best sleeping position may depend on a person’s symptoms and individual ...

Mount Sinai researchers developed an AI model to make individualized treatment recommendations for atrial fibrillation (AF) patients—helping clinicians accurately decide whether or not to treat them ...

ALLEGHENY COUNTY, Pa. — Most often, you’ll find Art Schiebel with a tool in his hand. At 73, age is just a number as he continues to work as an electrician. “If I feel good enough to do it, why not do ...

Please provide your email address to receive an email when new articles are posted on . People who quit smoking had less risk for developing atrial fibrillation compared with current smokers. The ...