For years, the assumption has been that coffee is risky if you have atrial fibrillation (AFib), the most common heart rhythm ...

Medically reviewed by Jeffrey S. Lander, MD Key Takeaways Atrial fibrillation (AFib) can lead to strokes and heart failure, ...

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 ...

Atrial fibrillation (AFib) is a heart condition, so heart specialists, known as cardiologists, diagnose and treat it. However, cardiology has different specialties and other health professionals also ...

Using a wearable device, such as a smart watch, to track health data and symptoms, is supposed to help people monitor their health and address symptoms as quickly as possible to spur positive health ...

We conducted an international, open-label, randomized, blinded-outcome-assessment trial involving 1284 patients who had undergone successful catheter ablation for atrial fibrillation at least 1 year ...

A pacemaker may be useful for atrial fibrillation (AFib) involving a slow heart rate or other heart conduction disorders. However, doctors may recommend lifestyle changes to manage AFib before a ...

Left atrial appendage occlusion is a generally safe and effective procedure to lower the risk of stroke in people with atrial fibrillation. It closes or blocks off the left atrial appendage of the ...

Patients with atrial fibrillation who use wearable devices, like Apple Watches and FitBits, report higher anxiety levels and increased health care usage than nonusers. Although there are concerns ...