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Nurse practitioner Caitlin Massey from Ascension St. John Medical Center explains the symptoms, risks and new treatment options for atrial fibrillation, a common but serious heart rhythm disorder.

Cardiogenic shock (CS) can happen with advanced heart failure – when your heart can’t pump enough blood to meet your body’s needs. It’s a potentially deadly medical emergency, and you’ll need ...

If you've been told you have the heart rhythm disorder known as atrial fibrillation (a-fib), you need to take it seriously, an expert emphasizes. "While a-fib itself isn't life-threatening, it can ...

Convergent hybrid ablation is an innovative treatment for a type of irregular heart rhythm called atrial fibrillation (AFib). The treatment is a two-stage procedure that combines the expertise of our ...

The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has approved the Apple Watch for detecting atrial fibrillation (AFib), and it can be a helpful tool in managing the condition. People with AFib may find the ...

Dr. Eric Van De Graaff, a cardiologist at Methodist Physicians Clinic It’s estimated that over 12 million people in the U.S. have atrial fibrillation, or AFib, a condition that can lead to significant ...

Atrial fibrillation (AFib) can cause symptoms that feel similar to a panic attack, such as a rapid heartbeat, sweating, and lightheadedness. However, panic attacks typically peak within a few minutes.

The relationship between hypothyroidism and atrial fibrillation (AFib) is complex and not fully understood. Some studies suggest an association, while others propose a potential protective effect.

Share on Pinterest The risk of AFib may be higher for people under 65 than previously believed. anadorado/Getty Images A new study suggests that atrial fibrillation (AFib) may be more common in people ...

More than 33 million people around the world have the irregular, often rapid heartbeat known as atrial fibrillation (AFib). It’s more common as you get older. But for reasons that aren’t fully ...