EDITOR’S NOTE: This is the final story in a weekly series focusing on cardiovascular health published in February, American Heart Month. WARREN — It was a Friday afternoon when Barbara Busko began to ...

With symptoms such as a racing, fluttering heartbeat and shortness of breath, atrial fibrillation (AFib) is more than uncomfortable — it makes stroke five times more likely and, over time, can weaken ...

Because at the end of the day, your heart beat isnt a rhythm you want to ignore. Doctors say if you notice palpitations, ...

If you live with serious heart disease, the rhythm of your heart is something you think about a lot. After all, a shock from a defibrillator to combat arrhythmia can feel like a kick in the chest - a ...

In a normal heart rhythm, your heart beats in a steady, even way. The upper part of your heart (atria) squeezes and pushes blood to the lower part (ventricles), pumping blood and oxygen out to the ...

Medically reviewed by Angela Ryan Lee, MD It's essential to seek emergency care if a rapid heartbeat is paired with confusion ...

Doctors administered an electrical shock to Vice President Dick Cheney’s heart and restored it to a normal rhythm during a 2½ hour hospital visit Monday. The procedure was described as a low-risk, ...

When recording your heartbeat, look out for skipped beats, extra beats, or long pauses between beats, that can feel like fluttering, racing or pounding in the chest. These are often signs of premature ...

Bigeminy is an irregular heart rhythm where every normal beat is followed by an abnormal one. You should see a doctor if bigeminy causes dizziness, chest pain, or trouble breathing. Bigeminy can be ...