Atrial fibrillation, or A-fib, is the most common type of arrhythmia, affecting at least 2.7 million people in the United States. This number is expected to grow to more than 12 million by 2030, which ...

An arrhythmia is an irregular heartbeat. An arrhythmia may feel like a racing heart or fluttering. It is not always serious but can sometimes indicate a potentially fatal heart problem. Arrhythmias — ...

Bindi Shah, MD, is a cardiac electrophysiologist at Lankenau Heart Institute, specializing in the diagnosis and treatment of ...

Arrhythmias are due to problems with your heart’s electrical pathways, affecting its rate or rhythm. Heart conditions, electrolyte imbalances, and certain medications are among the causes that can ...

NHS patients can now self-monitor their heart health at home with the new Philips ePatch, a do-it-yourself device designed to streamline the diagnosis of heart rhythm issues. Unlike traditional ...

Experts discuss the growing role of early detection and predictive strategies in managing arrhythmias—particularly atrial fibrillation—highlighting the impact of wearable technology, challenges in ...

CHICAGO — Among patients with a history of syncope who had ambulatory ECG monitoring, nearly four of five had an arrhythmia, researchers reported at the American Heart Association Scientific Sessions.

AliveCor, the Mountain View, Calif.-based artificial intelligence and medtech company, has received FDA clearance for two more analyses on its AI-powered KardiaMobile electrocardiogram (ECG) device.

A doctor may recommend surgery for arrhythmia when medications and lifestyle changes haven’t been effective. The different types of arrhythmia surgeries each aim to restore a regular heart rhythm.