Atrial fibrillation is the most common chronic arrhythmia. It is characterized by erratic atrial electrical activity with atrial rates of 400 to 600 beats per minute. The P wave is absent on 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 ...

Atrial fibrillation (AFib) is the most common abnormal heart rhythm found in our community. According to the CDC website, an estimated 12 million people in the United States will have atrial ...

My watch has an electrocardiogram (EKG) function, and it immediately said I was in atrial fibrillation at a rate of 100-130 bpm. I went to the emergency room where they confirmed AFib, did a bunch ...

Get Instant Summarized Text (Gist) Atrial fibrillation (AFib) diagnosed before age 70 is linked to a 21% increased risk of dementia and a 36% higher risk of early-onset dementia. This association ...

Medical News Today looks at four recent studies to examine which aspects of health and behavior can influence a person's risk ...

The study is geared toward patients with atrial fibrillation, or AFib, the most common type of heart arrhythmia. The condition is characterized by fast and regular heartbeats from the atria ...

Another piece of research indicated that not getting enough deep sleep — in particular REM and slow-wave sleep — can increase risk. A separate study also found that atrial fibrillation raises ...