What Is Atrial Fibrillation (AF)?
What is Atrial Fibrillation? is the most commonly diagnosed form of arrhythmia. One in four of us will be diagnosed with AF
What is an electrocardiogram (ECG or EKG)
An electrocardiogram ECG is used to find out what kind of heart rhythm disorder you have. The ECG shows the electrical activity of your heart
The Latest Research On Alcohol and Atrial Fibrillation
There has been agreement for many years that there is a link between alcohol and atrial fibrillation, as a risc factor and a trigger of afib.
How Effective Is Ablation Treatment for Atrial Fibrillation?
An ablation treatment is performed with a small instrument called an ablation catheter, which is inserted into the left atrium of the heart
Direct Current Cardioversion – An Electric Shock That Makes Your Heart Beat Regularly
DC Conversion (Direct Current Cardioversion) delivers a direct current shock to the chest in an attempt to alter the rhythm of the heart.
A Brief History of Atrial Fibrillation
The earliest evidence of humanity’s understanding of heart disease is found in ancient Egypt, Greece, and Mesopotamia.
What can I do if my atrial fibrillation re-occurs
Even if you are receiving treatment to avoid new episodes of atrial fibrillation it is possible for episodes of atrial fibrillation re-occurs
Different types of atrial fibrillation
There are three different types of atrial fibrillation: Seizure (paroxystic), Constant (persistent) and Chronic (permanent) atrial fibrillation
Decreased pumping power in the heart, or Heart failure
Can atrial fibrillation cause heart failure? Atrial fibrillation can cause heart failure and conversely, heart failure can also lead to afib.
Exercise and atrial fibrillation
There are many studies that have shown a “U-shaped” connection between the level of sports activity and the risk of atrial fibrillation.