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Un-Break Her Heart

Braxton's doctors described her case as 'probably middle stage,' which refers to the degree to which the heart's pumping ability is compromised. Sy...

What Can Trigger Supraventricular Tachycardia?

Always check with your doctor before taking any drugs, either prescription or over-the-counter. The symptoms are similar: a racing heart, light-hea...

What are The Symptoms of Supraventricular Tachycardia?

The term “tachycardia” comes from Latin and means “fast heartbeat.” And that’s the main symptom -- your heart feels like it’s racing really fast an...

What are The Symptoms of Atrial Fibrillation?

You might feel a flutter or quiver in your chest when your heart beats. Your doctor may have to treat you to bring your heart back into the right r...

Maze Procedure (Surgical Ablation) for AFib

If you have an irregular heartbeat caused by atrial fibrillation (AFib), you may need surgery to make your heart rhythm normal again. It may cause ...

What is Paroxysmal Atrial Fibrillation?

This is sometimes called 'holiday heart syndrome' because it was first noticed after weekends or holidays when many people drink more. If your doct...

What are The Treatments for AFib?

You'll see your doctor for a blood test every month to make sure the medication is working and you're on the right dose. Heart rate medicines: The ...

Atrial Fibrillation Health Center

Normally, the top part of your heart (the atria) squeezes first, then the bottom part (the ventricles). Atrial fibrillation is an irregular heartbe...

Medications that Treat Atrial Fibrillation

Blood can pool in the atria and form clumps called clots. Blood-thinning medicines help prevent blood clots. Blood clots can move to other parts of...

Smoking and Heart Disease

Most people associate cigarette smoking with breathing problems and lung cancer. Secondhand smoke can cause chronic respiratory conditions, cancer,...

Vascular Disease

Vascular disease is any condition that affects the network of your blood vessels. Vascular diseases range from problems with your arteries, veins, ...

Risk Factors for Heart Disease

Even if you don’t smoke, constant exposure to other people’s cigarette smoke (secondhand smoke) raises your risk of heart disease. About 67 million...