Atrial fibrillation (AFib) is an irregular and often very rapid heart rhythm, also called an arrhythmia and can create blood clots in the heart, which can increase your risk of having a stroke by five ...

Discovering you have atrial fibrillation (aka AFib or AF) could make you feel some anxiety. After all, this most common type of arrhythmia ups your risk for fatal heart conditions and stroke, per the ...

Heart conditions are pretty serious on their own—there’s no doubt about that. You may experience scary symptoms such as chest pain, shortness of breath, dizziness, swelling and palpitations, for ...

People reporting cold drinks or foods as triggers for their atrial fibrillation (Afib) were invited to a survey. Approximately half the cohort reported reducing their Afib episodes by avoiding cold ...

MedStar Heart & Vascular Institute now offers patients with irregular heart rhythm a minimally invasive option to reduce the risk of stroke, as well as enable stopping long-term use of blood thinning ...

The Skeptical Cardiologist received an email last week from a patient with paroxysmal atrial fibrillation (Afib) saying she was having an episode, documented on her Apple Watch and Kardia device, but ...