Recent research has revealed that potassium supplementation can significantly benefit patients recovering from cardiac surgery, particularly in reducing the risk of atrial fibrillation (AFib). This ...

Atrial fibrillation is the most common type of abnormal heart rhythm, causing the heart to contract irregularly and, sometimes, too quickly. It is estimated to affect 33 million people worldwide and ...

Most people are familiar with the best things to eat for a healthy heart: vegetables, low-fat dairy, and lean proteins like fish. Some fish like salmon also have the added benefit of being full of ...

Atrial fibrillation (AFib) is related to inflammation in your body, like other heart disease. Some research suggests that inflammation can cause AFib or make it worse if you already have it. Other ...

BOZEMAN, Mont., Jan. 22, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Atrial fibrillation (AF) is the most common abnormal heart rhythm affecting 6 million people in the USA and can cause strokes and heart failure.

Multaq (dronedarone) is a prescription drug that’s used to help prevent a hospital stay for certain adults with a history of atrial fibrillation (AFib). Multaq comes as an oral tablet. Multaq is used ...

Alternative therapies may be a potential treatment for arrhythmia when used alongside medical treatments. An arrhythmia is an irregular heartbeat. The heart may beat too quickly, too slowly, or ...

When it comes to heart health, many conditions are tricky to diagnose because their symptoms can be similar to others, and ...

New research from the Smidt Heart Institute shows more than 1 gram of fish oil a day can increase risk of atrial fibrillation. Disclaimer: AAAS and EurekAlert! are not responsible for the accuracy of ...