Atrial fibrillation (Afib) is a type of cardiac arrhythmia, or abnormal heart rhythm, that is very common — and more prevalent than previously thought. A large study published in October 2024 in a ...

A new clinical study suggests the Apple Watch may be more effective at detecting atrial fibrillation than standard medical ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. The threat of heart failure from atrial fibrillation could be more worrisome than stroke, a new study reveals. Photo by ...

Afib happens when cells in the upper chamber of the heart are triggered by something, causing an irregular heart rhythm in the upper chamber. The danger of Afib starts with a genetic predisposition ...

New studies show Apple Watch detects atrial fibrillation early, helping prevent strokes by identifying hidden heart ...

Aspirus will host a free atrial fibrillation seminar on Feb. 11 in Wausau to explain symptoms, risks, and treatment options.

If you have a racing or irregular heartbeat, also known as an arrhythmia, one likely suspect is atrial fibrillation (AFib). “Of all the possible heart rhythm disorders, atrial fibrillation is by far ...

Atrial fibrillation, a heart rhythm disorder where the upper chambers of the heart beat irregularly and often too quickly, is no small concern. It doubles the risk of death, is a leading cause of ...

To continue reading this content, please enable JavaScript in your browser settings and refresh this page. The heart is an incredible machine, pumping blood to fuel ...

When it comes to heart health, many conditions are tricky to diagnose because their symptoms can be similar to others, and ...

Background Mechanical compression from the ascending aorta on the left atrial anterior wall (LAAW) can cause low voltage ...

Cases of atrial fibrillation, the most common form of heart arrhythmia, tick up during the holiday season. AFib happens when cells in the upper chamber of the heart are triggered by something, causing ...