Atrial fibrillation (A-fib ... they should seek medical attention. Many different triggers can cause a person’s heart rate to increase suddenly. If a person notices a sudden spike in their ...

The number one cause of death in Korea is still malignant neoplasms (cancer), followed by cerebrovascular disease and heart disease. The most common and important heart disease leading to death is ...

A new study finds that atrial fibrillation, also known as Afib, is present in about 12% of older adults, with higher numbers in those in the age range of 70 to 79. Modifiable risk factors such as ...

Participants who walked faster were more likely to be men, live in less deprived areas, have healthier lifestyles and weigh ...

Atrial fibrillation (afib ... It cannot show that afib causes dementia, only that they are associated.” He suggests that inflammation affecting the heart and blood vessels may affect brain ...

One of AI’s most immediate impacts is in screening and identifying patients who may have asymptomatic or paroxysmal AF, those ...

Atrial fibrillation (AF) is a common form of heart arrhythmia ... gasdermin D is cut into two fragments; NT-gasdermin D, which can trigger cell death in immune cells, and CT-gasdermin D, whose ...

Heart rhythm problems can increase the risk of stroke, heart failure, and cardiac arrest if left untreated. They happen when ...

Recent study results suggest that atrial fibrillation increases the risk of dementia and that the risk association is stronger for younger individuals.

Atrial fibrillation causes an irregular heartbeat and is relatively common, affecting 2-3% of the general population, with the prevalence rising with age. Some studies have suggested an ...

A recent study has revealed a significant connection between regular flossing and a reduced risk of atrial fibrillation, ...