Occasional episodes of abnormal heart rhythms may not be concerning, but in many cases some type of treatment is necessary to avoid serious complications. Usually, the heart beats in a steady rhythm ...

Atrial fibrillation, or A-fib, is the most common type of arrhythmia, affecting at least 2.7 million people in the United States. This number is expected to grow to more than 12 million by 2030, which ...

Arrhythmia is an irregular heart rhythm. The condition is usually not serious, but when it is, treatment is generally effective. Share on Pinterest Jasmin Merdan/Getty Images It’s common for children ...

Irregular heartbeats, or arrhythmia, can significantly affect a person’s quality of life and overall health. When medication and lifestyle changes are ineffective, doctors may recommend surgery to ...

An arrhythmia is a problem with your heartbeat’s rhythm and/or rate. Some arrhythmias are nothing to worry about, others should be monitored, and some need to be addressed immediately. The heart has ...

NHS patients can now self-monitor their heart health at home with the new Philips ePatch, a do-it-yourself device designed to streamline the diagnosis of heart rhythm issues. Unlike traditional ...

Multifocal atrial arrhythmia is an uncommon type of tachycardia that usually develops in people with certain illnesses. Those with the condition have a heart rate of over 100 beats per minute.

Bindi Shah, MD, is a cardiac electrophysiologist at Lankenau Heart Institute, specializing in the diagnosis and treatment of ...

Rates of heart arrhythmias tend to spike during the December holidays. With the holiday season in full swing, partygoers and casual celebrators alike should be aware of a serious heart behavior ...

You know the feeling. When you first see your crush and your head starts spinning, your palms get sweaty, and your heart begins beating a mile a minute. Is this love? Or is it … an arrhythmia? The ...