Atrial fibrillation is an irregular and often rapid heart rate that commonly causes poor blood flow to the body. Commonly known as a fluttering or racing heart, atrial fibrillation is the most ...

correctionA previous photo with this article showed an electrocardiogram of normal sinus rhythm, not atrial fibrillation. This version has been corrected. When considering problems with the heart, you ...

September is Atrial Fibrillation aka A-fib Awareness Month. Caitlin Massey is a nurse practitioner with Ascension Medical Group and she joined News On 6 at Noon to talk about this serious condition.

The heart has been characterized as the engine that makes the human body run. If that metaphor is not exactly spot-on, it still serves as a good indicator as to just how vital a healthy heart is to ...

Successful catheter ablation resulted in a low risk of stroke associated with atrial fibrillation (AFib), a type of irregular ...

Dr. Hugh Calkins answers the question: 'Atrial Fibrillation vs. Atrial Flutter?' — -- Question: My doctor told me I sometimes have atrial fibrillation and at other times have atrial flutter. What ...

During the 6 months after treatment to restore a normal heart rhythm, adults with atrial fibrillation (AFib) who were ...

The resulting iron buildup after decades can cause damage to many tissues, including the heart. This can increase the rate of ...

In fact, coffee drinkers had a significant decrease in the clinically detected recurrence of Afib or atrial flutter compared with peers assigned to abstain from coffee and caffeine in the 200-person ...

Nearly 3 million Americans are living with a heart condition called atrial fibrillation, according to the American Heart Association. But what is atrial fibrillation and how do you fix it? A normal ...