PHONE TO GET NEW INFORMATION. SEPTEMBER IS A-FIB AWARENESS MONTH IF YOU DIDN’T KNOW. ATRIAL FIBRILLATION IS AN ABNORMAL HEARTBEAT CONDITION. EXPERTS SAY. NOW THAT PEOPLE ARE LIVING LONGER, IT’S ...

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.

Atrial fibrillation, commonly referred to as AFib, was once thought to happen rarely in people younger than 65 and not be as serious in that age group. A new study by the University of Pittsburgh ...

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 ...

Irregular heartbeats can signal AFib. Early detection and appropriate treatments help manage it and protect long-term heart health.

DEAR DR. ROACH: What’s the difference between atrial fibrillation and premature ventricular contractions, aka PVCs (extra heartbeats)? -- M. ANSWER: Both AFib and PVCs are rhythm disturbances of the ...

"Hearst Magazines and Yahoo may earn commission or revenue on some items through these links." Atrial fibrillation, also known as AFib, is an irregular heartbeat, or arrhythmia that happens when the ...

From breaking news to special features, we're on it! Join the NonStop Local Chord group and always be in the know. New research is showing that people who develop atrial fibrillation (AFib) before the ...

When you’re one of the 10.5 million Americans with atrial fibrillation, it makes sense to want to avoid anything that could potentially throw your heart’s rhythm out of whack. For years, many people ...

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 ...