This means an ECG showing atrial fibrillation will have no visible P waves and an irregularly irregular QRS complex. The ventricular rate is frequently fast, unless the patient is on AV nodal ...

If I'm experiencing symptoms of afib, when should I contact my doctor? Call your doctor right away if you think you're experiencing symptoms of afib. If you have recurring afib, wearable devices ...

Atrial fibrillation (AF) and chronic heart failure (CHF) are two major and even growing cardiovascular conditions that often coexist. However, few data are available to guide treatment of AF in ...

Middle-aged adults with this common type of irregular heart rhythm face greater odds of cognitive impairment, especially the early-onset type, a new study finds. Atrial fibrillation (afib ...

A group of 29 international experts says that simultaneous screening for hypertension and heart arrhythmia could prevent thousands of strokes. A recent expert review highlights the strong link ...

Atrial fibrillation diagnosed before age 70 years is associated with a 21% increased risk of developing dementia and a 36% higher risk for early-onset forms of the condition, according to the ...

Seeing a loved one pass out with their eyes rolled back is a terrifying thing to experience. That minute or two you live ...

Atrial fibrillation is a common arrhythmia, and experts are interested in the relationship between atrial fibrillation and other conditions like dementia. Recent study results suggest that atrial ...

Use of GP data identifies a third more patients with atrial fibrillation than hospital data alone, a team at the University of Oxford have found. Researchers trawled through patient records for ...

Being diagnosed with atrial fibrillation, or irregular heartbeat, before 70 years old is linked to a 21% higher dementia risk. The research was presented at the EHRA 2025, a scientific congress of the ...

Atrial fibrillation increases dementia risk, especially in those under 70 The risk is higher for early-onset dementia, with a 36% increase Age significantly affects the strength of the AF-dementia ...