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 ...

Discovering you have atrial fibrillation (aka AFib or AF) could make you feel some anxiety. After all, this most common type of arrhythmia ups your risk for fatal heart conditions and stroke, per the ...

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 for the management of atrial fibrillation in different parts of the world are largely in agreement on how to handle the condition, but differences can help shed light on alternate ...

Patients living with Atrial Fibrillation, or AFib, are typically prescribed an anticoagulant – blood thinner medication – to reduce the risk of stroke. However, some patients may soon be able to ...

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 ...

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 ...

"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.