What’s new: The 2023 ACC/AHA guidelines introduce a staging system for AFib, prioritize rhythm control earlier, and expand prevention and lifestyle recommendations. Why it matters: AFib can lead to ...

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 ...

Guidelines may vary, but generally, heart rates greater than 120 to 150 beats per minute can be dangerous. When the heart rate is that high, a person with AFib should consider seeking medical ...

COMPASS presents a “scalable framework” for other centers that want to improve AF care, but additional efforts are needed.

Atrial fibrillation (AFib) can lead to blood clots, stroke, heart failure, and other heart-related complications. New consumer patient research from the Dallas-based American Heart Association found ...

Atrial fibrillation (AF) in older adults extends well beyond stroke prevention. Advancing age is the strongest demographic driver of AF prevalence and ...

Findings independent of other established risk factors. (HealthDay News) — Elevated baseline resting heart rate (RHR) is associated with an increased risk for incident atrial fibrillation (AF) in ...

TEND TO HAVE MORE FREQUENT AND LONG LASTING ATRIAL FIBRILLATION, OR AFIB EPISODES THAN MEN. LACEE GRIFFITH HAS MORE. WOMEN MAY BE AT HIGHER RISK OF STROKE AS WELL. MERCY MEDICAL CENTER CARDIOLOGIST ...

A large study has found that a commonly used heart medicine may increase the risk of serious bleeding in older people with ...

Sleep may be a trigger of AFib. Some people may be more prone to experiencing AFib symptoms at night, including heart palpitations, a fast heartbeat, and fluttering sensations in the chest. Aside from ...