Atrial Fibrillation (AFib) is one of the most common forms of irregular heart rhythm disorders (arrhythmias). It originates in the atria, the upper chambers of the heart, and causes the heart to beat ...

When someone has atrial fibrillation, it means the two upper chambers of the heart have ceased to function properly. It occurs due to a malfunction in a cluster of cells in the right atrium, known as ...

You may have heard about a heart condition called atrial fibrillation recently — celebrities such as Howie Mandel, Gene Simmons and Barry Manilow have publicly discussed it, drug companies sell ...

RICHMOND, Va. -- This September, we are shining a spotlight on Atrial Fibrillation, or AFib. It's a condition that affects millions of people. VCU Health Pauley Heart Center at VCU Medical Center is ...

NEW YORK -- Atrial fibrillation, or a-fib, is serious heart condition that causes abnormal heart rhythm. According to the American Heart Association, 12 million Americans will have the condition by ...

Dr. Jason Andrade, MD, FRCPC, Cardiologist, discusses the role of blood thinners (anticoagulants), in atrial fibrillation in order to prevent stroke. Trump set to face a diplomatic intervention on ...

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Dear Doctors: I am a 47-year-old woman in good health. I exercise regularly and eat a healthy diet. At my physical, I was surprised when my doctor said I have A-fib. I have never felt anything wrong ...

Dear Doctors: I am a 47-year-old woman in good health. I exercise regularly and eat a healthy diet. At my physical, I was surprised when my doctor said I have A-fib. I have never felt anything wrong ...