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 ...

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 ...

Dr. Paul Friedman answers the question: 'Doctors For Abnormal Heart Rhythm?' — -- Question: What kinds of doctors deal with abnormal heart rhythms? Answer :Our hearts depend on electrical signals ...

Irregular heartbeat conditions affect millions of people worldwide, causing hearts to beat too fast, too slow, or with an uneven rhythm. These cardiac rhythm disturbances, medically known as ...

AF is an irregular heart rhythm that begins in the heart's upper chambers (atria), preventing blood from pumping around the body normally. It can cause dizziness, fatigue and palpitations, but can ...

Researchers have discovered that microscopic structural changes in the aging heart may help prevent irregular heartbeats. The discovery challenges the idea that all age-related heart changes are ...

Ever had that moment where it feels like your heart skips a beat? This might occur after a stressful day, a burst of exciting news, meeting someone new or even drinking your morning coffee. And ...

Share on Pinterest New research examines walking speed and time to see if it can help lower the risk of heartbeat abnormalities. Olga Moreira/Stocksy Heart rhythm abnormalities, or irregular ...

(The Conversation is an independent and nonprofit source of news, analysis and commentary from academic experts.) Arvind Sridhar, University of Illinois Chicago (THE CONVERSATION) Atrial fibrillation, ...