Atrial Fibrillation News, Features & Updates
3 New Findings on AFib and What They Mean
- Can You Exercise With Atrial Fibrillation?
Your heart needs exercise, even when you're living with AFib. A few simple tips can help you do it safely.
- FDA Approves New SVT Drug for Critical Care Use
December 2, 2024 — The FDA has approved Rapiblyk, a new drug to treat irregular heartbeats in critically ill hospitalized patients with severe supraventricular tachycardia (SVT), including atrial fibrillation and atrial flutter.
- Atrial Fibrillation Much More Common Than Previously Thought
September 12, 2024 — The condition tends to affect people when they are older, particularly over age 60, so the new estimate makes AFib quite common among older adults.
- Diet Drinks Linked to Heightened AFib Risk, Study Says
March 5, 2024 — People who drink 2 liters or more of artificially sweetened beverages per week raised their risk of the heart condition atrial fibrillation by 20%, compared to people who drank no artificially sweetened beverages, according to new research.
- Kareem Abdul-Jabbar on Coming to Terms With His AFib Diagnosis
In an interview with WebMD, basketball icon Kareem Abdul-Jabbar talks about his atrial fibrillation diagnosis and healthcare in underserved communities.
- Irregular Heartbeat from Video Games ‘Extremely Rare’: Study
August 9, 2023 — Even kids at high risk because of a genetic condition can safely play video games if they’re properly diagnosed and treated, researchers say.
- Rapid Dementia Onset Linked to Atrial Fibrillation in Women
July 7, 2023 — Women with a common heart rhythm problem called atrial fibrillation are more likely to develop dementia, and the severity of their dementia progresses more quickly for women than it does for men, according to a new study.
- New Risk Factors, Better Treatments for AFib: What to Know
May 4, 2023 — What to know about better treatment options and newly studied risk factors for atrial fibrillation, or AFib.
- New Study Directly Links Air Pollution to Heart Problems
May 2, 2023 — A new study gives people at risk of heart problems a good reason to keep an eye on the daily air quality warnings often included in weather reports. Researchers found a direct relationship between air pollution increases and the risk of having irregular heartbeat problems such as atrial fibrillation.
- Things People With AFib Wish You Knew
Atrial fibrillation (AFib) can make your heart beats too fast, too slow, or erratically. Here’s what some people say it's like to live with AFib.
- Living With the Side Effects of AFib
Your life will probably change in some ways after a diagnosis of atrial fibrillation (AFib). The symptoms can lead to shifts in your routine. It’s even normal to feel anxious or fearful at first. But with treatment and some healthy lifestyle changes, you can learn to manage the side effects of AFib.
- Marijuana and AFib
Is marijuana safe when you have AFib? Find out what the experts say.
- 5 Heart Rate Myths Debunked
Myths and facts about heart rates, including what an erratic heart rate means and the link between your pulse and stress.
- Helping Someone With AFib: Medical Issues
How to help your loved one manage their medical care for atrial fibrillation.
- Helping Someone With AFib: Healthy Lifestyle
Healthy diet, exercise, and lifestyle tips when your loved one has AFib.
- Traveling Safely With Atrial Fibrillation
No need to get anxious about hitting the road when you have atrial fibrillation, or AFib. Plan ahead to make your trip fun and relaxing.
- Ease the Stress of a Heart Condition
If you're living with a heart problem, find ways to manage your stress so you feel better and stay healthy.
- Symptoms of Atrial Fibrillation
Your guide to signs and symptoms of atrial fibrillation, a heart rhythm disorder.
- Procedures That Reset Your Heart's Rhythm
When medications alone can't get or keep your heartbeat regular, doctors try electrical cardioversion and ablation to relieve symptoms of AFib.
