Type 1 diabetes raises the risk for atrial fibrillation, particularly in women, new research suggests. Findings from the large registry-based, prospective, case-controlled study were published online ...

Refining the results of a 2013 study, researchers have found that atrial fibrillation, or irregular heartbeat, is associated with only one type of heart attack -- the more common of the two types.

When it comes to the science of heart health, we could all use some expert information and advice. That's why we've enlisted St. Vincent's Health System – local sponsor of the Go Red For Women ...

It’s easy to confuse atrial fibrillation (AFib) with what’s called supraventricular tachycardia (SVT). After all, both have to do with your heart rate and both start in the upper chambers of your ...

There is a wide range of available treatments for atrial fibrillation. Patients may be entirely treated by their GP (general practitioner, primary care physician), while others may require the ...

Atrial fibrillation (AFib) is related to inflammation in your body, like other heart disease. Some research suggests that inflammation can cause AFib or make it worse if you already have it. Other ...

Cardiologists at The Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center are the first in the United States to test a new type of ablation technology for patients suffering from atrial fibrillation, a common ...

Researchers at Johns Hopkins Medicine have shown that a type of echocardiogram, a common test to evaluate whether a person's heart is pumping properly, may be useful in predicting which patients with ...

Introduction: Previous studies suggest that segmental ostial isolation of the pulmonary veins for the treatment of patients with persistent and permanent atrial fibrillation is associated with a high ...