Best Alternative Treatment for Atrial Fibrillation
Atrial fibrillation (AFib) is the most common heart arrhythmia (abnormal heart rhythm) that requires treatment. According to the Centers for Disease Control, it is estimated that AFib will affect 12.1 million Americans by 2030. Many people with AFib experience symptoms like palpitations, chest pain, shortness of breath, or weakness and an atrial fibrillation attack can […]
Electrophysiology and AFib: Frequently Asked Questions
Atrial fibrillation (AFib) affects the electrophysiology, or the function of the electrical system, in the heart and is the most common sustained arrhythmia (irregular heartbeat). If you have AFib, you may be referred to a type of heart specialist called an electrophysiologist. An electrophysiologist may recommend atrial fibrillation medications, lifestyle changes, and/or procedures such as […]
Atrial Fibrillation: Things to Avoid Eating and Drinking with Arrhythmia
Atrial fibrillation (AFib) is a common arrhythmia (irregular heartbeat) that has numerous contributing risk factors like high blood pressure, obesity, heart disease, diabetes, and sleep apnea. Each of these conditions can be significantly impacted by lifestyle modifications. A healthy lifestyle has direct and indirect benefits on atrial fibrillation. The vitamins and minerals found in fruits, […]
8 Surprising AFib Triggers
Bill is exhausted this morning. He just finished his fourth cup of coffee in an effort to jumpstart his energy. He is sitting at the table when he feels the heart palpitations begin. Bill looks at his smartwatch and sees that his heart rate is 120 and is going up and down erratically. With a […]
When To Seek Treatment For Afib
There is an epidemic of atrial fibrillation (AFib) in the United States. AFib is the most common cause of sustained irregular heartbeat (arrhythmia) and it currently affects an estimated 3.3 million Americans. With our aging population and improved long-term survival with chronic health conditions, atrial fibrillation is predicted to affect 16 million Americans by 2050. […]
Atrial Fibrillation And High Blood Pressure
Atrial fibrillation (AFib) causes an irregular, chaotic heart rhythm and affects 9% of Americans over the age of 65. High blood pressure, also called hypertension, is a common cause of atrial fibrillation. A person with hypertension is almost twice as likely to develop atrial fibrillation as someone who has normal blood pressure (BP). High blood […]
Atrial Fibrillation: AFib and Congestive Heart Failure
There are epidemics of atrial fibrillation (AFib) and heart failure in the United States. Heart failure affects approximately 6 million Americans over the age of 20. Atrial fibrillation is estimated to affect 5.2 million people in the U.S. The prevalence of heart failure and atrial fibrillation have increased over the past decades due in part […]
Atrial Fibrillation and High Blood Pressure
The normal heart rhythm is coordinated and regular. Atrial fibrillation is an abnormal heart rhythm (arrhythmia) that causes a chaotic and irregular heartbeat. High blood pressure is the most common cause of atrial fibrillation (AFib). High blood pressure has a major impact on the development, progression and outcomes of AFib. High blood pressure can cause […]
Atrial Fibrillation: Pathophysiology in Afib
Maria is a 65 year old female who presents to the emergency room complaining of shortness of breath and palpitations. A heart monitor confirms the presence of an abnormal heart rhythm (arrhythmia) and shows atrial fibrillation (AFib) with a heart rate of 130 beats per minute. The nursing staff tell her the doctor will be […]
How to Reverse Atrial Fibrillation Naturally
The heart normally beats in a coordinated, regular rhythm. Atrial fibrillation (AFib) causes the upper and lower chambers of the heart to beat chaotically and out of sync with each other. It is the most common abnormal heart rhythm (arrhythmia) and often requires medications or procedures for treatment. Many people with AFib are interested in […]
