That irregular heartbeat causes two main problems, Shirazi said. First, when the top of the heart is beating too fast, it can make the bottom chambers of the heart beat faster and irregularly. If ...

An irregular heartbeat could signal a heart rhythm disorder, also known as an arrhythmia. Experts urge those affected to get treated early to avoid serious complications.

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 ...

A fast heartbeat can be caused by emotions like stress or anxiety. Dehydration, or drinking caffeine or other stimulants, can ...

Q: What is the difference between atrial fibrillation and supraventricular tachycardia? A: While both conditions are rapid, abnormal heart rhythms that originate in the upper part of the heart, they ...

Atrial fibrillation (AFib) is an irregular and often very rapid heart rhythm, also called an arrhythmia and can create blood ...

Volt Pulsed Field Ablation System (PFA) is being trialed for the first time in the UK at Belfast Royal Victoria Hospital (RVH ...

Heart conditions seldom make their presence known with loud warnings or obvious signals. Often, it starts in a hushed ...

Your heart has been doing its job faithfully for years, beating steadily in the background while you go about your daily life. Then suddenly, you become acutely aware of every beat as it seems to ...

Virginia Tech researchers at the Fralin Biomedical Research Institute at VTC have discovered that microscopic structural changes in the aging heart may reduce the risk of irregular heartbeats.

The Kyle J. Taylor Foundation hosted free heart screenings at Saratoga High School on Saturday, coinciding with National Youth Heart Screening Day and informing residents about any potential heart ...