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.

When it comes to heart health, many conditions are tricky to diagnose because their symptoms can be similar to others, and atrial fibrillation (AFib) is no exception. That’s a problem, since untreated ...

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 ...

Most people aren’t aware of the symptoms, especially if they’re otherwise healthy, because they don’t know that AFib can affect anyone! RELATED: Heart Disease is a big killer. There is a non-invasive ...

Obstructive sleep apnea and atrial fibrillation (AFib) are two conditions that share a potentially deadly link. Having one ...

"Hearst Magazines and Yahoo may earn commission or revenue on some items through these links." Research links artificially-sweetened and sugar-sweetened drinks to a higher risk of atrial fibrillation.

A new study led by Hiroshima University has revealed a potential link between the bacterium responsible for gum disease (periodontitis) and atrial fibrillation (AFib), a common heart rhythm disorder.

KANSAS CITY, Mo. (KCTV) - Millions of people suffer from an undiagnosed health issue that increases the risk of suffering a stroke. The majority of them never knew about it according to a ...