PHILADELPHIA -- For atrial fibrillation (Afib) patients with obesity, a second set of defibrillation pads for dual direct current cardioversion safely improved the success of the procedure, a ...

A heart shock may restore the heart’s rhythm and is a potential treatment for atrial fibrillation (AFib). Doctors also refer to heart shock as electrical cardioversion. In AFib, a person has an ...

Smartphone-based heart rhythm monitoring from home can reduce same-day cancellations and help save significant health care ...

Smartphone-based heart rhythm monitoring from home can reduce same-day cancellations and help save significant healthcare ...

A team of Ochsner Health cardiologists recently published an article in the Journal of the American Medical Association (JAMA) Cardiology comparing two treatment strategies for patients with atrial ...

Heart arrhythmias are usually harmless, but some can be life threatening. Treatments help correct your heart rate to prevent serious health issues. When the electrical impulses that affect your ...

Medically reviewed by Jeffrey S. Lander, MD Key Takeaways Atrial fibrillation (AFib) can lead to strokes and heart failure, ...

Skip the decaf. A new study shows coffee may cut AFib recurrence after cardioversion, challenging the belief that caffeine is harmful for the heart. New research suggests regular coffee may lower ...