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 [...]
New research from the American Heart Association shows that stroke deaths are unfortunately on the rise in certain counties across the country, including here on Florida’s Suncoast. Despite advances in awareness and care, there was a 13 percent increase in [...]
All age groups are being affected by COVID-19, but in general younger people are more likely to be asymptomatic or only come down with a mild case when being exposed to the virus. People over 60 are more susceptible to [...]
Most people experience stress on a daily basis, but realize how it affects their physiological health, in particular their heart health. This is especially true for people who suffer from existing cardiovascular conditions such as atrial fibrillation. With April serving [...]
If you have atrial fibrillation (AFib), you may feel a fluttering in your chest or it may seem as if your heart is racing. Sometimes, these episodes stop on their own. In other cases, some kind of intervention can be [...]
As many as six million Americans suffer from atrial fibrillation, a potentially dangerous abnormality in the heart’s normal rhythm or beat pattern. Like other heart diseases, AFib affects women and men, but the causes and effects of AFib can be [...]
