Dr. Sowmya Lakshminarayanan, or “Dr. Lak,” a neurologist and stroke expert at Novant Health, says that holiday stress, ...

PANAMA CITY, Fla. (WMBB) – May is National Stroke Awareness Month, a reminder to stay informed about symptoms and prevention. Atrial fibrillation, or AFib, is a common heart rhythm disorder that is ...

Diagnosis of atrial fibrillation starts with an in-depth examination from a doctor. Work with your doctor to identify a treatment plan and goals to help manage your AFib and reduce your risk of stroke ...

Medically reviewed by Jeffrey S. Lander, MD Key Takeaways Atrial fibrillation (AFib) can lead to strokes and heart failure, ...

MARSHFIELD − Aspirus Heart Care is hosting a free seminar on atrial fibrillation (AFib) from 6:30-8 p.m. Oct. 29 at the Holiday Inn Conference Center in Marshfield. The event aims to educate attendees ...

Cryptogenic stroke survivors who went on to get an insertable cardiac monitor (ICM) had a similar risk of recurrent stroke whether or not any atrial fibrillation (Afib, AF) ever turned up on ...

Did you know that symptoms such as irregular heartbeat, chest pain, or light headedness could be indicators of a potentially serious condition? 1 Although these symptoms could be perceived as minor, ...

Successful catheter ablation resulted in a low risk of stroke associated with atrial fibrillation (AFib), a type of irregular heart rhythm, according to an international study. Researchers said these ...

Doctors typically recommend that people with heart issues like A-Fib avoid caffeine out of fear that it will trigger symptoms. But a study by UC San Francisco and the University of Adelaide concluded ...