ST. LOUIS — Dr. Paban Saha, an Electrophysiologist with Prairie Cardiovascular, discusses atrial fibrillation. What is Atrial Fibrillation (A-fib)? A-fib is a common heart condition where the heart ...

Most of the time, you don't think about your heartbeat. It works quietly in the background of your day. But sometimes your ...

Years of high-intensity exercise may come with an unexpected heart risk for male endurance athletes over the age of 50, according to new research from the University of Leeds. The study, published ...

An abnormal heart rhythm, or arrhythmia (also referred to as an irregular heartbeat), is a condition in which your heart beats too fast (at more than 100 beats per minute, or BPM), too slowly (at less ...

Tom Derrington, 65, was increasingly having trouble walking up the four flights of stairs on the CapMetro construction site where he works. He was out of breath. His feet were so swollen they hurt on ...

Sometimes, the rhythm of your heart is trying to tell you something is wrong, and it may be speaking to you in a language different from the “classic” symptoms like palpitations, shortness of breath, ...

Atrial fibrillation, or A-fib, is an irregular heart rhythm that increases a person’s risk of stroke, heart failure, and even premature death. While many risk factors contribute to A-fib, one stands ...

Heart rhythm problems can look different in women than in men, and cardiologists say recognizing those differences can help people get care sooner.

Getting enough sleep may be more important for heart health than many busy professionals realize. A new multicenter study ...

Long work hours, constant digital exposure and chronic mental pressure are quietly reshaping heart health among India's working population. Cardiologists are reporting a sharp rise in stress-related ...

Heart rhythm problems aren’t always obvious. UTMB Health experts explain subtle arrhythmia symptoms, when to see a doctor and advanced treatment options.

A junctional escape rhythm is when the heartbeat starts in a different part of the heart than it should. This type of arrhythmia may not need treatment, but a doctor does need to investigate the ...