Patients with atrial fibrillation who are prescribed diltiazem to control heart rate alongside anticoagulants (blood thinners) such as apixaban or rivaroxaban face a higher risk of serious bleeding ...

Atrial fibrillation, or AFib, is a fast and irregular heart rhythm that, left untreated, can lead to blood clots, stroke and heart failure. It's the most common type of arrhythmia, a potentially ...

I have atrial fibrillation, and I've heard there's a new kind of ablation that could relieve my symptoms. Can you tell me about it?

Valvular atrial fibrillation (A-fib) involves a condition that leads to an irregular or abnormal heart rhythm. This can increase a person’s risk of cardiovascular complications, such as stroke.

Share on Pinterest New research suggests that there may be more than 10.5 million people in the United States living with atrial fibrillation, that is, three times more cases than experts had ...

A few years ago I was out walk­ing with an older relative when she suddenly stopped and put her hands out for support. Her heart­beat had gone haywire, causing chest pains and making her feel ...

Atrial fibrillation, a rapid, irregular heartbeat that can lead to stroke or sudden death, is three times more common than previously thought, affecting nearly 5% of the population, or 10.5 million ...

New research suggests that A-fib may be more prevalent, and more dangerous, in people under 65 than previously thought. By Dani Blum Atrial fibrillation, a common cardiac condition that raises the ...

Running has so many health benefits, it’s counterintuitive to consider any negative effects endurance training may have on the body. However, research suggests that some runners may be at higher risk ...