Smartwatches from brands like Apple, Google and Samsung with ECG sensor appear to be a better means of detecting life-threatening heart rhythm disorders than conventional check-ups and medical care, ...

Though the trial demonstrates the feasibility of the approach, future research is needed to assess the clinical impact.

Dutch trial establishes feasibility of screening approach in routine specialty care ...

Evidence-based guidance on how diet, nutrients, alcohol, and lifestyle factors influence atrial fibrillation risk and management.

While Apple Watches cannot detect strokes or provide diagnoses, they can at times monitor your heart rate to detect an ...

This week, Bobbi Conner talks with Dr. Rachel Kaplan about managing atrial fibrillation. Dr. Kaplan is an Associate Professor ...

Although Apple Watches cannot identify strokes or offer diagnoses, they can periodically track your heart rate to spot an ...

The 12-lead ECG remains the gold standard of diagnosing AF. 8 The ECG will be positive for lack of a p-wave, an oscillatory baseline wave with varying amplitudes, irregular rhythm, and the classic ...

"Hearst Magazines and Yahoo may earn commission or revenue on some items through these links." Atrial fibrillation, also known as AFib, is an irregular heartbeat, or arrhythmia that happens when the ...

Dear Dr. Roach: My 73-year-old husband was diagnosed with atrial fibrillation about 10 months ago. His cardiologist feels that, at this time, all he needs to do is take an 81-mg tablet of aspirin each ...