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 without summer fun or avoid [...]
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 hard rule for what is [...]
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 the right treatment plan and [...]
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 been recently diagnosed with AFib, [...]
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 stresses can cause problems for [...]
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. This will allow patients to [...]
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 a dangerous condition because it [...]
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 decision about your heart health. [...]
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 main types of options available: [...]
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 fibrillation (or AFib). AFib is [...]
