Asymptomatic AFib is a silent condition, so it often goes undetected until a routine physical, smart technology alert, or a medical emergency, such as a stroke or heart failure, occurs. For Black ...

This Journal feature begins with a case vignette highlighting a common clinical problem. Evidence supporting various strategies is then presented, followed by a review of formal guidelines, when they ...

Atrial fibrillation, also called AF or AFib, is a quivery, fluttery heartbeat. You might also hear the doctor call it arrhythmia. It means your heart’s normal rhythm is out of whack. Because your ...

Atrial fibrillation (AFib or AF) is a type of irregular heartbeat. AFib can occur with no symptoms and can cause life threatening cardiac events like stroke, heart failure, and blood clots if not ...