Advanced practice providers are highly knowledgeable medical professionals who are part of a health care team and play a key role in developing and implementing patients’ treatment plans. Advanced ...

Many arrhythmias have no clear cause; these idiopathic cases arise without identifiable triggers, while for others, the causes may be congenital or acquired.

Cardiovascular scientists at City St George's, University of London, have identified crucial clues from a heart rhythm test that could detect hidden heart disease in young people, according to ...

Atrial fibrillation, or A-fib, is an irregular heart rhythm that increases a person’s risk of stroke, heart failure, and even premature death. While many risk factors contribute to A-fib, one stands ...

Dr. Richard Page answers the question: 'What Causes Defibrillator To Fire?' — -- Question: What kind of heart rhythm problems will cause my defibrillator to fire? Answer: Your defibrillator is ...

Using computers to make a digital replica of the heart -- a digital heart twin -- can successfully identify problem areas deep in the heart muscle of people with a serious heart rhythm disorder, a new ...

Heart palpitations are noticeable changes in the way the heart beats. They are often caused by arrhythmias that are not life-threatening. To diagnose heart problems causing palpitations, a ...

As artificial intelligence (AI) continues to reshape modern medicine, a landmark clinical trial has found that a new generation of AI-enabled stethoscopes could significantly sharpen doctors’ ability ...

Ever had that moment where it feels like your heart skips a beat? This might occur after a stressful day, a burst of exciting news, meeting someone new or even drinking your morning coffee. And ...

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