Apple watches have some advantages over traditional ways of diagnosing cardiac arrythmias in children but need more validation, finds a new study. Smartwatches can help physicians detect and diagnose ...

Genetic testing is moving from predicting heart attacks years down the line to flagging dangerous heart rhythms before they ever appear on an electrocardiogram. Instead of waiting for symptoms, ...

Using artificial intelligence, cardiologists have developed a way to predict who will develop atrial fibrillation, or A-Fib. It's a common type of arrhythmia that can be dangerous if left untreated.

The human heart, a fist-sized muscle, tirelessly beats billions of times throughout life, powering every cell by delivering oxygen and removing waste. Its rate varies significantly from birth to old ...

Q: What is the difference between atrial fibrillation and supraventricular tachycardia? A: While both conditions are rapid, abnormal heart rhythms that originate in the upper part of the heart, they ...

Most of us have had that unsettling sensation when our heart seems to flutter or "skip" a beat — but when heart palpitations start happening more frequently, you may wonder if it’s something to get ...

NEW YORK--(BUSINESS WIRE)--AccurKardia, a medical technology company delivering clinical-grade ECG interpretation software, announced today that its flagship product, the AccurECG™ Analysis System ...

If left untreated, certain arrhythmias can increase the risk of heart attack and stroke. Arrhythmia management techniques include making lifestyle changes and taking prescribed medications.

Frank Waddell, 74, thought it was a nice photo of him performing at a music festival, so he sent it to his daughter. But she focused in on one thing: his ankles appeared swollen. That small detail ...