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AFib, a common rhythm disorder, increases the risk of stroke. In asymptomatic people, the most important goal is managing ...
AFib causes an irregular heart rate that can make your heart feel as if it is fluttering or skipping beats. Panic attacks, on ...
I am a 70-year old woman with a prior history of asymptomatic atrial fibrillation (AFib). I’ve been in normal sinus rhythm since having two catheter ablations in ...
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Mitchell did mention that current data on some at-home ECG devices indicates a high likelihood of false positive results, which can lead to unnecessary medical appointments and patient anxiety. That ...
Is your heart racing because you’re in love or is it a sign of a more serious heart condition? A cardiologist explains how to spot the difference.
Two DC cardioversion procedures, one with adjunctive quinidine, resulted in only transient sinus rhythm. Amiodarone was started and sinus rhythm was achieved, but recurrences of AF and type I ...
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I am a 70-year old woman with a prior history of asymptomatic atrial fibrillation (AFib). I’ve been in normal sinus rhythm since having two catheter ablations in 2018.