Irregular heart rhythms can be dangerous for a number of reasons. Dr London shares the best treatment options available to ...

Atrial fibrillation, or AFib, is a type of arrhythmia, or irregular heartbeat, and is a disease of the electrical system of the heart. The heart has two upper chambers, called atria, and two lower ...

A low-calorie diet and behavioral support program conferred weight loss in older participants with obesity and persistent atrial fibrillation but did not significantly improve AF symptoms vs. usual ...

Our study shows that there are good reasons to nuance and tone down the message, which has been widespread at times, that high levels of fitness or participating in races would ...

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 ...

Atrial fibrillation occurs when cardiac electrical impulses become disordered, leading to a rapid and irregular heartbeat. Lip and colleagues discuss the mechanisms that underlie this common ...

Medically reviewed by Jeffrey S. Lander, MD Key Takeaways Atrial fibrillation (AFib) can lead to strokes and heart failure, ...

BACKGROUND: Catheter ablation for atrial fibrillation (AF) is one of the most common cardiovascular procedures being performed worldwide. Despite the large body of evidence of its effectiveness, with ...

New research findings from the University Medical Center Göttingen (UMG) show that both atria undergo profound changes in ...

Atrial fibrillation (AF or afib) involves abnormal electrical activity in the upper chambers (atria) of your heart, which causes the organ to beat quickly and irregularly. This abnormal beating ...

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people should be screened for a common heart rhythm condition at least 10 years earlier than current national guidelines recommend, say UNSW researchers.

This Journal feature begins with a case vignette that includes a therapeutic recommendation. A discussion of the clinical problem and the mechanism of benefit of this form of therapy follows. Major ...