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Atrial Fibrillation Triggers: Find out what things can raise your chances of getting AFib and trigger it. Plus, learn how to help prevent it.
Can inflammation cause atrial fibrillation? Some research indicates that it could. Find out about the link between AFib and inflammation.
There are many known triggers for atrial fibrillation (afib), including alcohol, stress, and intense exercise. (1) But unlike avoiding beverages and stress, which are always positive ways to help ...
Using marijuana increases the risk of developing the heart rhythm disorder atrial fibrillation (a-fib), a new study suggests.
A study of 67,000 people found AFib more prevalent in people younger than 65. A North Texas doctor explains why the results didn't surprise him.
Discover how hypertension, diabetes, atrial fibrillation, high cholesterol, and obesity increase stroke risk, and learn prevention tips to protect your brain.
People reporting cold drinks or foods as triggers for their atrial fibrillation (Afib) were invited to a survey. Approximately half the cohort reported reducing their Afib episodes by avoiding ...
Researchers from two Lithuanian universities have developed a patient-safe monitoring technology to identify and manage individual factors provoking atrial fibrillation.
Certain drugs can worsen or trigger atrial fibrillation. For this reason, it’s important to be aware of which medications to avoid if you’ve been diagnosed with this condition.
What is atrial fibrillation? Atrial fibrillation is when the heart beats irregularly, sometimes fast, sometimes slow. It’s the most common heart rhythm disorder and is more common as you get older.