Researchers at the UNC School of Medicine and the University of Vermont have developed a more precise way to assess stroke ...

If you have a racing or irregular heartbeat, also known as an arrhythmia, one likely suspect is atrial fibrillation (AFib). “Of all the possible heart rhythm disorders, atrial fibrillation is by far ...

September is Atrial Fibrillation Awareness Month, and doctors in Southwest Louisiana say it’s important to recognize the warning signs before the condition leads to more serious health problems.

Vibhu Parcha, M.D., a physician-scientist in UAB’s Division of Cardiovascular Disease, explained that uncontrolled high blood pressure leads to the development of atrial fibrillation, making the ...