Atrial fibrillation treatments vary depending upon the particular patient and their symptoms, and if you’ve been recently diagnosed with AFib, you may be confused about what your diagnosis actually means. This guide will help brief you on possible treatment scenarios [...]
Atrial fibrillation (AFib) has been linked to obesity for many years now, but a new study shows that weight loss could reverse the effects of the heart arrhythmia disorder. The study, conducted at the University of Adelaide in Australia, showed [...]
There is a strong medical link between atrial fibrillation and occurrences of stroke, and while everyone should understand his or her individual stroke risk factors, AFib patients must take extra precautions. […]
Cooler weather and romance are typically the first things you think about in February, but the American Heart Association wants to remind you to think about a different kind of heart this month. February is American Heart Month, and it [...]
Atrial fibrillation, or AFib, is the most common heart arrhythmia. Simply put, it is an irregular heartbeat. In a healthy heart, the sinoatrial node controls the heart’s synchronicity and rhythm by controlling the electrical impulses that regulate it. With AFib, [...]
September is Atrial Fibrillation Awareness Month. This is the time we urge individuals of all ages and backgrounds to educate themselves about the risk factors, symptoms, and treatments associated with atrial fibrillation (AFib). […]
Emergency room visits are on the rise for patients with atrial fibrillation, or AFib, according to a recent study published in the Journal of American Heart Association. Researchers found that there has been a 30.7% increase in AFib patients visiting [...]
AFib or “atrial fibrillation” is a condition that causes an irregular or otherwise rapid heart rate within a patient. If you or a loved one is experiencing symptoms like heart palpitations, shortness of breath or a general sense of fatigue, [...]
There are many possible factors that can contribute to your risk for developing atrial fibrillation. What some people don’t realize is that your lifestyle can have a major impact on your AFib risk. Several unexpected lifestyle habits can significantly increase [...]
In the United States, it is estimated that Afib affects 200,000 people each year. Symptoms can range from chest pain and dizziness to fatigue and shortness of breath. However, that not all people suffering from Afib experience obvious symptoms. Depending on the [...]
