The stethoscope, invented in 1816, allows doctors to listen to the internal sounds of a patient’s body. Its chest piece – the part of the tool which is placed on the body – includes a “bell”, a small ...

The smart stethoscope "quickly delivers" an indication of whether someone has heart failure, atrial fibrillation or heart valve disease.

Heart sounds measured on a smartphone app may help clinicians to screen people for atrial fibrillation in community settings, a new study shows.

The situation in which atrial fibrillation can cause permanent heart damage is if a patient develop atrial fibrillation and the heart rate ends up being very very rapid for a long period of time.

The study by Imperial College London and Imperial College Healthcare NHS Trust involved more than 200 GP surgeries in London.

The condition tends to affect people when they are older, particularly over age 60, so the new estimate makes AFib quite common among older adults.

Atrial Fibrillation, better known as A-Fib, is the most common form of an irregular heartbeat, affecting more than 37 million people worldwide.

How many people have A-Fib? Three times more than we thought Date: September 11, 2024 Source: University of California - San Francisco Summary: Atrial fibrillation, a rapid, irregular heart beat ...

The trial explores how Apple smartwatches can help tailor daily blood thinner use for patients with atrial fibrillation.

The number of Americans with atrial fibrillation, a potentially dangerous heart rhythm condition, is three times greater than previously thought, a new study claims.

Atrial fibrillation and ventricular fibrillation both are kinds of irregular heartbeats. Find out the similarities and differences.