Many patients are able to manage AFib with lifestyle changes or medications, but those approaches don’t always work. When ...

Lu Chen, M.D., is a cardiologist specializing in electrophysiology with MyMichigan Physicians Group.

One initial treatment is a cardioversion, which involves using a defibrillator to deliver an electric shock to the heart to ...

Heart rhythm disorder is no longer just for the elderly. Here's what you need to know about atrial fibrillation, or AFib.

The “gold standard” treatment for AFib that will make it increasingly possible was first performed in Utah at St. Mark's Hospital.

In the U.S., the incidence of atrial fibrillation, the most common arrhythmia in the world, has more than doubled since 2010, increasing from 5 million to 10.5 million. Each year, 250,000 new cases ...

Your risk of getting atrial fibrillation (AFib) goes up as you age. It’s also becoming more common. The CDC predicts over 12 million Americans will have it by the year 2030. AFib treatment can be ...

February is American Heart Month, raising awareness about atrial fibrillation (AFib), a common but often undiagnosed condition that increases stroke risk.

The need for aFIB awareness is growing, with a recent study by the CDC projecting a huge spike in cases by 2030—over 12 ...

Asymptomatic AFib is a silent condition, so it often goes undetected until a routine physical, smart technology alert, or a ...

Atrial fibrillation, or AFib, is the most common type of irregular heartbeat. About 2.7 million Americans have it. AFib happens when the electrical activity of the heart isn’t working the way it’s ...

Share on Pinterest Untreated AFib is associated with a 45% increased risk of developing mild cognitive impairment, a new research letter says. spxChrome/Getty Images For people with untreated atrial ...