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 ...
Lynchburg, Va. (WSET) - It's one of the most common heart rhythm issues diagnosed in our area. But Atrial Fibrillation -- or AFib -- can be treated. September is AFib Awareness Month, a good time to ...
TUPELO — A rapid heartbeat and shortness of breath could be signs of atrial fibrillation (AFib), an irregular heartbeat. That’s where Dr. Jim Stone comes in. Stone is a cardiac electrophysiologist at ...
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 ...
WEST PALM BEACH, Fla. (CBS12) — Atrial fibrillation (AFib), one of the most common heart arrhythmias, is a growing concern in the United States and worldwide, said Dr. David Weisman, the clinical ...
Approximately 10.5 million Americans have atrial fibrillation, by 2030, that number is estimated to be 12.1 million.
The 12-lead ECG remains the gold standard of diagnosing AF. 8 The ECG will be positive for lack of a p-wave, an oscillatory baseline wave with varying amplitudes, irregular rhythm, and the classic ...
Cardiogenic shock (CS) can happen with advanced heart failure – when your heart can’t pump enough blood to meet your body’s needs. It’s a potentially deadly medical emergency, and you’ll need ...
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Kareem Abdul-Jabbar remembers feeling like something was off. "I started noticing symptoms about two or three years ago," he tells PEOPLE. "I was having irregular heartbeat, shortness of breath and ...