Atrial fibrillation is a condition in which the heart has an irregular and usually rapid heart rate or arrhythmia. This inhibits blood flow and circulation through the body, posing several health ...

Researchers evaluated whether atrial fibrillation increases the risk for mechanical ventilation among patients with acute mesenteric ischemia.

Current guidelines recommend at least 24 hours of electrocardiographic (ECG) monitoring after an ischemic stroke to rule out atrial fibrillation. However, the most effective duration and type of ...

Atrial flutter and atrial fibrillation (AFib) both occur when the electrical signals that make your heart chambers contract occur faster than typical. However, they differ in the organization of ...

New research findings from the University Medical Center Göttingen (UMG) show that both atria undergo profound changes in ...

My father was just diagnosed with atrial fibrillation. What is that exactly, and why is he on medication for it? The most common heart rhythm abnormality, atrial fibrillation (AF) is when the upper ...

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.

There is a link between atypical heart sounds and atrial fibrillation. People with this condition have an irregular, disorganized heartbeat. Atrial fibrillation is a serious type of arrhythmia, which ...

It has previously been shown that young, very fit people have an increased risk of atrial fibrillation. A new study of over ...

This Journal feature begins with a case vignette that includes a therapeutic recommendation. A discussion of the clinical problem and the mechanism of benefit of this form of therapy follows. Major ...