Atrial fibrillation and ventricular fibrillation are both types of irregular heartbeats (arrhythmias). Atrial fibrillation (AFib) affects the two upper chambers of your heart. Ventricular fibrillation ...

Dr. Calkins answers the question: 'Can Atrial Fibrillation Damage My Heart?' — -- Question: Can atrial fibrillation damage my heart in a permanent way, and can it cause a heart attack? Answer ...

Valvular atrial fibrillation (A-fib) involves a condition that leads to an irregular or abnormal heart rhythm. This can increase a person’s risk of cardiovascular complications, such as stroke.

At least 3 million to 6 million people have atrial fibrillation, also known as AFib. It’s one of the most common types of arrhythmia, or irregular heart rhythm. And experts estimate the condition will ...

LINCOLN, Neb. (KOLN) - The thumping of a heart is the white noise behind every human action. But when that thumping gets off rhythm, it can lead to strokes or even death. Atrial fibrillation--or A-Fib ...

Without treatment, some arrhythmias can lead to life threatening complications, such as heart failure, cardiac arrest, or a stroke. Arrhythmia is the term used to describe an irregular or abnormal ...

SPORTIF V, a North American trial, has now reported the same findings. The protocols of SPORTIF III and SPORTIF V were identical, except that SPORTIF III had an open-label design with blinded event ...

Studies suggest regular coffee use protects patients from atrial fibrillation. How do you take your caffeine? Caffeine is a stimulant that has been linked to improving how your brain functions. No ...