Atrial fibrillation is a relatively common heart condition that causes the heart’s chambers to beat rapidly in an uncontrolled manner. While AFib itself is not necessarily life-threatening, it can affect the body in many different …
Category: Atrial Fibrillation
September is AFib Awareness Month
The CDC estimates that the number of Americans suffering from atrial fibrillation will rise to 12.1 million by 2030. With the number of AFib patients growing every year, it is more important than ever to …
High Blood Pressure, AFib, and Your Risk for Stroke
Seventy-five percent of people who have a stroke during their lifetime also have high blood pressure. One in five stroke victims also suffers from an irregular heart rhythm known as atrial fibrillation. Stroke can ultimately …
How to Deal with AFib in the Summer Heat
Heart health during the summer months can be tricky business. Heat can have a major effect on your heart health and AFib in the summer. Living with AFib doesn’t mean that you have to do …
What is Cryoablation Used For?
Cryoablation is an alternative therapy that can be used as a treatment for atrial fibrillation (AFib). Oral medications, like blood thinners, are also often used to treat AFib, as is catheter ablation. There is no …
How Can AFib Cause a Stroke?
If you’ve been recently diagnosed with atrial fibrillation (AFib), understanding stroke symptoms and how AFib can cause a stroke are essential for your health. Once you understand why your risk for stroke has increased, finding …
Diagnosed with AFib? How to Choose a Cardiologist or an Electrophysiologist
Atrial fibrillation, also known as AFib, is a common heart rhythm disorder that affects as many as 6 million Americans. It also increases patients’ risk for stroke five-fold. If you or a loved one have …
Can Stress Cause AFib? The Link Between Stress and Atrial Fibrillation
Atrial fibrillation is an abnormal heart rhythm condition affecting millions of people every day. Medicines and treatments like catheter ablation are available for patients, but they don’t provide a full cure for the condition. Everyday …
AFib Catheter Ablation During COVID-19: Is It Safe?
In the early stages of COVID-19, hospitals and medical practices postponed many procedures out of an abundance of caution. Now, doctors, nurses and other care staff are working tirelessly to implement more effective safety protocols. …
12.1 Million May Suffer From AFib by 2030: How to Recognize the Signs
February is American Heart Month, and that means now is the perfect time to get familiar with atrial fibrillation—also known as AFib. This is the most common heart arrhythmia found among patients. It can be …
What is Catheter Ablation for AFib?
Catheter ablation is a treatment option for some patients experiencing atrial fibrillation. This is a minimally invasive procedure that can help relieve symptoms. If you have AFib, read more so you can make an informed …
Catheter Ablation vs. Medication in AFib: Which is Better?
After being diagnosed with atrial fibrillation, it’s important to start a treatment plan that works for you. Without treatment, you’re at risk for serious heart conditions like heart failure and stroke. Fortunately, there are two …
What Causes Holiday Heart Syndrome? How To Prevent Symptoms
As the holidays approach, it may be tempting to throw caution to the wind and overindulge. But here’s something you may not know: increased alcohol consumption can trigger the heart rhythm disorder known as atrial …
Be Grateful this Thanksgiving, Your Heart Will Appreciate It
Celebrating a heart-healthy holiday this Thanksgiving starts with practicing gratitude. If you have atrial fibrillation (AFib), or abnormal heart rhythm, gratitude can be beneficial to your health and wellbeing. Read on to learn more about …
Top Tips for Enjoying Thanksgiving With AFib
Thanksgiving is about friends, family and food—but for people with atrial fibrillation, it also means all that amazing food and drink can trigger AFib symptoms. Plus, the hustle and bustle of the holidays often puts …
How To Know It’s Atrial Fibrillation
Atrial fibrillation is known as a silent killer. That’s because the signs and symptoms aren’t always obvious—or they can be confused with something else. After age 55, individuals have a one-in-three lifetime risk of developing …
Trouble Sleeping? You May have AFib
If you or a loved one is experiencing irregular heartbeats, dizziness, or a fluttering in your chest, this may be a sign of atrial fibrillation (AFib). AFib is a common heart rhythm disorder that increases …
September is AFib Awareness Month
September is Atrial Fibrillation Awareness Month, which serves as a way to help patients and healthcare providers learn more about this complex condition. AFib is an irregular heart rhythm that increases risk of stroke fivefold …
Does Depression Increase Your Risk of Developing AFib?
Atrial fibrillation (AFib) is the most common heart rhythm disorder. It can cause dizziness, shortness of breath and irregular heartbeats. It also increases the risk of stroke five-fold. Certain underlying conditions can increase the risk …
7 Ways to Prevent AFib
Atrial fibrillation, or AFib, is a condition that causes an irregular heartbeat. AFib is caused by the uppermost two chambers of the heart (the atria) beating too fast due to disorganized electrical signals. Heartbeats may …