When it comes to heart health, many conditions are tricky to diagnose because their symptoms can be similar to others, and atrial fibrillation (AFib) is no exception. That's a problem, since untreated ...

AtriCure, Inc. (Nasdaq: ATRC), a leading innovator in surgical treatments and therapies for atrial fibrillation (Afib), left atrial appendage (LAA) management, and post-operative pain management, ...

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 ...

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 ...

The Silent Symptom of AFib That Can Be Mistaken for Stress originally appeared on Parade. You may start sweating. Your heart begins pounding, and you feel sick to your stomach. When you’re stressed, ...

Share on Pinterest New research suggests that there may be more than 10.5 million people in the United States living with atrial fibrillation, that is, three times more cases than experts had ...

Discovering you have atrial fibrillation (aka AFib or AF) could make you feel some anxiety. After all, this most common type of arrhythmia ups your risk for fatal heart conditions and stroke, per the ...

A new study finds that atrial fibrillation, also known as Afib, is present in about 12% of older adults, with higher numbers in those in the age range of 70 to 79. Modifiable risk factors such as ...