Atrial Fibrillation Forum and Discussions

Wow! I am a degreed electrical engineer with a major in microprocessor hardware and software design and have been working with a cardiologist for over five years but this just blows me away (plus I am a little envious I didn't think of it, lol)! A group of researchers have developed an iPhone...

Since we are focusing on atrial fibrillation this month I though I'd share one of my favorite sources and articles on AF by Dr. Richard Fogoros. http://www.heartconnect.com/news-articles/922-treating-atrial-fibrillation---the-big-picture If you have AF I would encourage you to read the...

With our current focus on Atrial Fibrillation this month I came across this are discussing an increased mortality risk for afib patients on digoxin. http://www.heartconnect.com/news-articles/897-digoxin-linked-to-increased-mortality-risk-in-af-cardiology I am interested to know if anyone is...

With all my recent research on Atrial Fibrillation this month I am uncovering a lot of interesting info like this article. http://www.heartconnect.com/news-articles/898-incidence-of-af-increased-in-older-patients-initiating-dialysis-cardiology I am curious to know whether any HeartConnect...

After my first visit with my EP, I called my sister to let her know what was going on. As we talked and I described my symptoms and the treatment the doctor was starting me on, she told me that that was what my mother had. She said that she used to take my mom in frequently for cardioversion. ...

I was recently diagnosed with atrial fibrillation. Any comments, advice, etc. are welcome.

My wife has had an arrhythmia her whole life. It doesn't affect her health. She's an avid runner (including participating twice in overnight 175 mile relay runs). Because she's in great health, she's never been to see a cardiologist. Do you think she should? What would a cardiologist be able to...