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 AFib, so it’s important to [...]
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 your risk for stroke fivefold. [...]
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 and doubles the risk of [...]
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 for AFib, like diabetes, hyperthyroidism [...]
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 range from 100 to 175 [...]
For decades, scientists have been studying the link between dementia and atrial fibrillation (AFib). The mounting body of research shows that AFib is linked to an increased risk for dementia, even among patients who have never had a stroke. But [...]
Atrial fibrillation, or AFib, can be triggered by high stress levels, smoking and drinking, sleep apnea and strenuous exercises. Fatigue, shortness of breath, and an irregular heart rhythm are all symptoms of AFib, but they often go unnoticed or undiagnosed. [...]
Atrial fibrillation (also called AFib or AF) is a condition where the atrium in the heart beats too fast. AFib is split up into two types of atrial fibrillation: tachycardia and bradycardia. Tachycardia is an irregular heartbeat that is faster [...]
If you are experiencing a fluttering in your chest or feel like your heart is racing, you may have atrial fibrillation (AFib). While AFib is not life-threatening by itself, it could increase your risk of other life-threatening diseases, such as [...]
Estimates from the CDC show that between 2.7 million and 6.1 million Americans have atrial fibrillation, also known as AFib. This common heart arrhythmia causes an irregular heartbeat and is a leading cause of stroke. While some patients with AFib [...]
