Drug-Induced Arrhythmias: List of Drugs that May Cause Arrhythmia There are many commonly used medications that can cause a variety of abnormal…
Atrial fibrillation (AFib) is a chaotic, abnormal heart rhythm (arrhythmia). It can cause symptoms of palpitations, fatigue, shortness of breath, chest pain,…
The risk of experiencing an irregular heartbeat (arrhythmia) increases with age and most people over the age of 75 years experience irregular…
Bill is exhausted this morning. He just finished his fourth cup of coffee in an effort to jumpstart his energy. He is…
Atrial fibrillation (AFib) causes an irregular, chaotic heart rhythm and affects 9% of Americans over the age of 65. High blood pressure,…
There are epidemics of atrial fibrillation (AFib) and heart failure in the United States. Heart failure affects approximately 6 million Americans over…
The normal heart rhythm is coordinated and regular. Atrial fibrillation is an abnormal heart rhythm (arrhythmia) that causes a chaotic and irregular…
Maria is a 65 year old female who presents to the emergency room complaining of shortness of breath and palpitations. A heart…
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What is a stroke? A stroke happens when blood flow to an area of the brain is blocked or significantly reduced. Blood…
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Atrial fibrillation and atrial flutter are common abnormal heart rhythms (arrhythmias) which cause the upper chambers of the heart (atria) to beat…
Atrial fibrillation is the most common abnormal heart rhythm. It is a complex disease with a number of known risk factors such…
Atrial fibrillation is the most common abnormal heart rhythm (arrhythmia). It affects over 18 million people in the United States and…
Atrial fibrillation affects over 33 million people worldwide and is the most common sustained cardiac arrhythmia. It increases the risk of stroke,…
You may have noticed the stroke risk calculator on our homepage, and wondered what the association is between atrial fibrillation and the risk of…
Many AFib patients experience shortness of breath as a side effect of their condition. It’s natural to assume then that many AFib patients will…
Our next installment of The Scoop provides perspective about symptoms that many atrial fibrillation patients experience. Review thoroughly to gain a better…
Our specialists answer some of the most common questions about atrial fibrillation At Fix AFib, we realize you have numerous concerns and…
Welcome back to The Scoop. In this post, Dr. Frank Laws addresses critical factors – including lifestyle dynamics – that can impact…
If you’re curious about how the medical community categorizes the various levels of AFib, read Dr. Laws post below about classifications and…
Atrial fibrillation (AFib or AF) is an abnormal heart rhythm (arrhythmia) caused by rapid, chaotic electrical impulses which originate in the heart’s…
In our first interview for The Scoop, Dr. Laws provides perspective about how common the AFib condition is compared to other diseases….