Atrial fibrillation, also called AF or AFib, is a quivery, fluttery heartbeat. You might also hear the doctor call it arrhythmia. It means your heart’s normal rhythm is out of whack. Because your ...

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 ...

Our heartbeat serves as a vital indicator, which shows how well our heart functions. The heart experiences irregular rhythms ...

Q: I’m a 67-year-old man who developed typical atrial flutter two years ago, but I haven’t had any symptoms that I am aware of. I don’t have a history of heart problems. My heart rate was 117 bpm ...

ATLANTA - When Michael Woodard of Atlanta retired from his career as a sociology professor, he got more serious about golf. "Since my retirement, I tell people golf is my salvation," Woodard says. The ...

Jim Harbaugh briefly left the Chargers vs. Broncos game in Week 6 because of a heart condition. Here's what to know about atrial flutter.

Tikosyn (dofetilide) is a brand-name oral capsule that’s prescribed for atrial fibrillation and atrial flutter in adults. As with other drugs, Tikosyn can cause side effects, such as headache, ...

Los Angeles Chargers head coach Jim Harbaugh revealed a heart condition caused him to briefly exit the team's 23-16 Week 6 win over the Denver Broncos. "It's called atrial flutter," Harbaugh said ...

Piedmont Cartersville (Ga.), part of Atlanta-based Piedmont Healthcare, in partnership with Cumming, Ga.-based Heart and Vascular Care, successfully completed the first cardiac ablation procedure in ...