Heart rhythm is an important vital sign that everyone should be aware of as it is an indicator of overall well-being. When ...

PORTLAND, Ore. (KATU) — September is AFib Awareness Month. You may not have heard of it. It’s a very common heart condition that will impact one in four U.S. adults. It’s usually mild, but if left ...

Over 5 million Americans have atrial fibrillation, but many don’t know the red flags.

"Hearst Magazines and Yahoo may earn commission or revenue on some items through these links." Atrial fibrillation, also known as AFib, is an irregular heartbeat, or arrhythmia that happens when the ...

May is Stroke Awareness Month. 2 million brain cells die every minute a stroke goes untreated. Time is critical — and one major risk factor often goes unnoticed: Atrial Fibrillation (Afib). Afib is a ...

September is National Atrial Fibrillation (AFib) Awareness Month. AFib causes an irregular heartbeat and can lead to major heart problems. Experts say it's a common heart condition that happens when a ...

When it comes to heart health, many conditions are tricky to diagnose because their symptoms can be similar to others, and ...

Do you know the signs of AFib? Dr. Jennifer Caudle joined Pete Scalia to explain the importance of monitoring your heart health and the potential risks of atrial fibrillation (AFib), including stroke.

Palpitations of the heart or uncomfortable sensations in the chest can be distressing. Thoughts of heart attack may come to mind, and that anxiety can only exacerbate the situation. While heart attack ...

TUPELO — A rapid heartbeat and shortness of breath could be signs of atrial fibrillation (AFib), an irregular heartbeat. That’s where Dr. Jim Stone comes in. Stone is a cardiac electrophysiologist at ...

Atrial fibrillation (Afib) is a type of cardiac arrhythmia, or abnormal heart rhythm, that is very common — and more prevalent than previously thought. A large study published in October 2024 in a ...

DALLAS, September 3, 2025 — Atrial fibrillation, or AFib, often goes unrecognized despite affecting millions and increasing stroke risk by up to 5 times[1]. New consumer patient research from the ...