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6 min read. 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 ...
No matter how you treat your AFib, your daily habits can help your heart. Eat a heart-healthy diet. Cut back on the caffeine you drink. (Some people find that coffee, sodas, and tea make their ...
Atrial fibrillation (AFib) is a heart condition that causes the upper chambers of the heart (known as the atria) to quiver. This quivering prevents the heart from pumping effectively. Normally ...
Men between the ages 55-74 with AFib have a 61.5% death rate within 10 years of diagnosis. This is compared to a 30% rate in men who don’t have the condition. Women of the same age with AFib had ...
It’s commonly known as AF or AFib. AFib occurs when the atria, or upper chambers of the heart, lose their normal rhythm and beat chaotically. When AFib occurs, blood doesn’t flow through the ...
Atrial fibrillation (AFib) is the most common heart rhythm disorder. The condition is characterized by heart palpitations (rapid heartbeat) or irregular heartbeat. Other symptoms include ...
Atrial fibrillation ( AFib) is a type of irregular heartbeat. If you have it, your doctor will classify yours by the reason for it and on how long it lasts. When your heartbeat returns to normal ...