A new clinical study suggests the Apple Watch may be more effective at detecting atrial fibrillation than standard medical ...

Atrial fibrillation (AFib) is a condition that causes the heart to beat rapidly and irregularly. This can lead to heart failure, which develops when the heart is not pumping blood efficiently around ...

Smartwatch-based monitoring using both photoplethysmography and ECG could improve detection of new-onset atrial fibrillation ...

Atrial fibrillation (AFib) affects an estimated three million to six million Americans—and a 2020 Journal of the American Medical Association (JAMA) study suggested the rate of AFib incidence is ...

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 ...

Looking at specific substances in the blood of people with atrial fibrillation, a type of irregular heartbeat, could help identify who's at risk for a stroke despite taking blood-thinning medication ...

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 an irregular heart rhythm caused by rapid, uneven electrical signals in the heart’s upper chambers. Panic attacks begin in the brain and can create intense physical ...

Atrial fibrillation (AFib) and anxiety can look similar, especially with heart palpitations that may feel like fluttering, pounding, or a racing heartbeat. Research suggests anxiety may trigger AFib ...