Wide complex tachycardia is a general term that refers to conditions that cause an unusually fast heart rate and a particular pattern on an EKG. Tachycardia is when your heart beats unusually fast, ...

Ochsner Health is the first health care provider in Louisiana to offer AI-powered technology to support treatment for atrial ...

Cryoablation uses extreme cold to destroy heart tissue that causes an irregular heartbeat, intending to restore a regular heart rhythm. Doctors may suggest cryoablation if other treatments do not work ...

Atrial fibrillation (AFib) is the most prevalent form of cardiac arrhythmia, affecting a significant portion of the global population. Often marked by irregular and rapid heartbeats, AFib presents a ...

Atrial fibrillation can affect life expectancy due to factors that include age, underlying health conditions, race, and how this common cardiac arrhythmia—or abnormal heart rhythm— is treated. Atrial ...

Discovering you have atrial fibrillation (aka AFib or AF) could make you feel some anxiety. After all, this most common type of arrhythmia ups your risk for fatal heart conditions and stroke, per the ...

Atrial fibrillation (AFib) is a heart condition that can affect even the fittest individuals, often presenting without obvious symptoms. As a dedicated cyclist in good health, I was surprised by my ...

A new study has shown that a lower threshold for potassium supplementation after cardiac surgery saves patient costs and does not create any further risks of atrial fibrillation or other dysrhythmias.

A groundbreaking study from Catalonia identifies concerning connections between irregular heartbeats and cognitive decline, especially in adults under 65. The connection between heart health and brain ...