If left untreated, Afib can lead to stroke, heart failure and premature cardiac death. But fortunately, Afib is treatable and, in some cases, preventable.

A rapid heartbeat and shortness of breath could be signs of atrial fibrillation (AFib), an irregular heartbeat. Dr. Jim Stone, a cardiac electrophysiologist at North Medical Center in Tupelo, helps ...

Dr. Steven Filby says atrial fibrillation, or AFib, represents sort of an electrical storm in the heart and it can lead to blood clots in the upper chamber. “More than 90 percent of the time ...

Regular flossing (at least once a week) may reduce the risk of stroke linked to blood clots from the heart and conditions ...

AFib causes an irregular heart rate that can make your heart feel as if it is fluttering or skipping beats. Panic attacks, on the other hand, can be brought on by anxiety and cause a rapid heart rate ...

Results from the AZALEA-TIMI 71 phase 2 trial showed great promise for abelacimab to transform care for high-risk patients with atrial fibrillation.

Dignity Health Atrial fibrillation (AFib) is a common heart rhythm disorder that affects millions of people worldwide. By 2030, it is estimated that 12 million Americans will have ...

People who floss their teeth at least once a week are reducing their risk of stroke caused by a blood clot, researchers are ...

Do scary movies make your heart skip a beat? Or maybe you notice a flutter in your chest just as you’re settling down for the ...

Poor oral health could be a potential risk factor for cardiovascular disease. New research shows that good oral health habits ...