Dr. Hugh Calkins answers the question: 'Atrial Fibrillation vs. Atrial Flutter?' — -- Question: My doctor told me I sometimes have atrial fibrillation and at other times have atrial flutter. What ...

Saint-Etienne, France - Radiofrequency ablation is more effective than treatment with amiodarone for the prevention of atrial flutter recurrence in patients who experienced a first symptomatic episode ...

Please provide your email address to receive an email when new articles are posted on . Atrial flutter catheter ablation in patients without a history of atrial fibrillation reduced risk for death, ...

It is not correct to treat atrial fibrillation (Afib) and atrial flutter as equivalent risk factors for ischemic stroke, a Taiwanese cohort study suggested. From individuals included in the Taiwan ...

Please provide your email address to receive an email when new articles are posted on . Hypnosis was superior to placebo to alleviate pain and reduce the consumption of morphine during atrial flutter ...

MANY common arrhythmias observed in both atria and ventricles are similar although the atrial types have a few important distinguishing features. Thus, so far as therapy is concerned, the atrial ...

AN NFL COACH IS PUTTING HEART HEALTH IN THE SPOTLIGHT. CHARGERS HEAD COACH JIM HARBAUGH WALKED OFF THE FIELD YESTERDAY IN THE MIDDLE OF THE GAME. HE LATER TOLD REPORTERS HE WAS HAVING AN ATRIAL ...

Jim Harbaugh endured a concerning moment on the sidelines early during the Los Angeles Chargers' 23-16 Week 6 win over the Denver Broncos. Harbaugh began the Week 6 game coaching the Chargers on the ...

Our annual supplement on local health and wellness services and issues can be found inside today’s paper. It was pretty alarming, watching the heart monitor trace a crazy series of bumps and dips ...

There is conflicting evidence regarding bisphosphonates and atrial fibrillation (AF) risk in osteoporosis patients. However, bisphosphonates are used in much higher doses in treatment of bone ...

Chargers head coach Jim Harbaugh shared some more information about the health issue that sent him to the locker room during the first half of Sunday’s win over the Broncos. Harbaugh told the CBS ...