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 ...

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 ...

This page lists all known medications that could potentially lead to 'Atrial fibrillation and flutter' as a side effect. It's important to note that mild side effects are quite common with medications ...

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 ...

The heart condition causes an irregular, and often abnormally fast, heart rate ATRIAL fibrillation is the most common heart rhythm condition in the UK, affecting around 1.6 million people. People with ...

Although patients with A-fib and those with atrial flutter (AFL) are generally managed by clinicians in much the same way for stroke prevention, new data suggest that a common risk score used for both ...

Patients with atrial flutter (AFL) have a significantly lower risk for ischemic stroke than do patients with atrial fibrillation (AF), new research suggests. A team of Taiwanese investigators compared ...

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 ...

Medically reviewed by Jeffrey S. Lander, MD Key Takeaways Atrial fibrillation (AFib) can lead to strokes and heart failure, ...

A few of my friends have atrial fibrillation, often referred to as Afib. This is a condition where the heart's upper chamber ...