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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 ...

- A new, first-of-its-kind study known as TAP-CHF leverages expertise across Abbott's cardiovascular portfolio to optimize treatment for patients suffering from both AFib and heart failure - The trial ...

Atrial fibrillation, or AFib, is a type of irregular heart rhythm that causes your heart to pump less effectively than it should. You’ll get treatment to try to bring back a normal rhythm. Another ...

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 ...