Losing weight is consistently the #1 New Year’s resolution in the U.S., and while it’s not always easy to take off those extra pounds, it’s an achievement your heart will thank you for year after …
Category: Atrial Fibrillation
Matters of the Heart: Catheter Ablation
Dr. Mathew continues our “Matters of the Heart” video series with this month’s discussion of catheter ablation as a treatment option for Atrial Fibrillation. (Last month, Dr. Mathew briefly mentioned catheter ablation when discussing alternative …
Matters of the Heart: Alternatives to Medication
Here at Heart Rhythm Consultants, we are continuing our video series called “Matters of the Heart.” Last month, Dr. Mathew discussed medications used to treat atrial fibrillation, along with pros and cons of each. This …
Holiday Stress and Afib: Tips to Keep You Healthy
No doubt about it: The holidays can bring a lot of stress. Even for people in the best of health, stress can take a real toll on the body and overall health. For people with …
Lifestyle Changes with Atrial Fibrillation
If you’ve been diagnosed with atrial fibrillation, your EP doctor may have prescribed one or more medications to help control the rate and rhythm of your heartbeat. These pills are a good start on keeping …
Matters of the Heart: AFib Medications
Here at Heart Rhythm Consultants we are continuing our video series called “Matters of the Heart.” Last month, Dr. Mathew discussed what atrial fibrillation is, the various types of afib, its signs/symptoms, and how afib …
Do You Have AFib? There’s an App for That!
In an interesting new development, AliveCor just released a new app for their smartphone-capable AliveCor Heart Monitor that is reported to help patients with atrial fibrillation detect and record their symptoms. Both the heart monitor …
Matters of the Heart: AFib & Stroke
View Post Here at Heart Rhythm Consultants we are excited about our new video series called “Matters of the Heart.” Last month, Dr. Mathew discussed the difference between an electrophysiologist and a cardiologist. This month, …
Catheter Ablation Helps People with A-Fib Live Longer
People with atrial fibrillation may live longer after undergoing a minimally invasive procedure known as catheter ablation, according to a study published by researchers from University of Michigan Frankel Cardiovascular Center. Atrial fibrillation, or a-fib, …
September is Atrial Fibrillation Awareness Month
Did you know that September is Atrial Fibrillation Awareness Month? Many health organizations recognize this important event each year, including the Society of Cardiovascular Care, the National Stroke Association, and the Heart Rhythm Society, holding …
Spotting A-Fib Through DIY Pulse Checks
Heart health is now literally at a patient’s fingertips. Measurement of peripheral pulse, or MPP, is a simple and accurate way for a patient, healthcare professional, or caregiver to screen for atrial fibrillation after a …
Atrial Flutter: What You Need to Know
Atrial flutter is common arrhythmia that sometimes occurs in conjunction with atrial fibrillation. Because it is so commonly associated with AFib, it is sometimes difficult to spot. If you suspect you are at risk for …
The Link Between AFib and Stroke
Nearly one million people suffer strokes each year in the U.S. and about 130,000 people die as the result of strokes, making it the #4 killer in America. While high blood pressure is recognized as …
Improving Heart Health One Step at a Time
When it comes to having a healthier heart and preventing serious conditions such as Atrial Fibrillation, a great first step could be as simple as a walk. The American Heart Association is beginning a campaign …
Understanding The SA Node – Setting the Pace for Your Heart
Most of us are unaware of the electricity coursing through our hearts at every moment of every day. If you take your own pulse right now, you are feeling blood being shot through your arteries …
TIA (Mini-Strokes) and the Heart of the NFL
This month, two NFL coaches were in the news after they presented with serious heart conditions which kept them off the field. John Fox, the Denver Broncos head coach, began to feel dizzy while playing …
Are You at Risk for Atrial Fibrillation? Factors to Consider
Atrial Fibrillation Awareness Month is upon us again, so for the month of September, we are providing information on you need to better understand this very serious heart condition. Atrial Fibrillation (AFib) is the most …
Health IQ Segment Discusses AFib
As part of September’s AFib Awareness Month, Dr. Mathew and one of his patients were interviewed by Heidi Godman in a segment for her talk show, Health IQ. Health IQ airs on WSRQ Sarasota weekdays …
How to Recognize the Signs and Symptoms of Atrial Fibrillation
September is Atrial Fibrillation Awareness Month, and what better way to raise awareness than to help you recognize the early signs and symptoms of this arrhythmic condition. An estimated 3 million adults have been diagnosed …
5 Tips to Combat High Blood Pressure & AFib
Atrial Fibrillation (AF or AFib for short) is a condition that occurs when the heart’s SA node goes into a fit of irregular convulsions. The SA node is normally responsible for regulating the pace at …