AFib is often known for causing an irregular heartbeat, but it can also affect your stroke risk. Understanding the connection can help you feel more prepared, ask the right questions and work with your care team on a plan to protect your heart and brain health.

AFib can show up as a racing heartbeat, shortness of breath, fatigue or no symptoms at all. Understanding what atrial fibrillation may feel like can help you know when it’s time to start a conversation with your healthcare provider.

A fast or irregular heartbeat can be unsettling, particularly when it seems to come out of nowhere. Understanding the factors that can trigger heart palpitations and recognizing signs that warrant medical attention can help you feel more confident about your heart health.

AFib can be easy to miss, especially when symptoms are mild or mistaken for stress, aging or fatigue. Understanding the subtle signs and knowing when to follow up can help protect your heart health.

Staying hydrated can have more of an impact on your heart health than you may realize. Dehydration is often associated with thirst and fatigue, but it can also affect your heart’s ability to maintain a steady rhythm. Learn more about the link between hydration and heart rhythm and the simple steps you can take to support a healthy heart.

When a rare genetic heart condition threatened multiple members of one family, early diagnosis, advanced cardiac surgery and preventive care changed the course of their lives. Through genetic testing and proactive treatment, the Fox family turned a history of life‑threatening aortic aneurysms into a story of survival, prevention and hope.

Summary Paragraph Hearing that a robot may be involved in heart surgery can raise concerns, but robot‑assisted procedures are guided entirely by an experienced cardiac surgeon. By using advanced technology to operate through smaller incisions, this approach can reduce physical strain on the body while maintaining the same surgical goals and precision as traditional heart surgery. Key Takeaways Robot‑assisted heart …

Summary Paragraph After surviving a heart attack and discovering silent mitral valve damage months later, retired professor John Erickson became an unexpected part of medical history. By choosing a cutting‑edge, minimally invasive heart surgery, he transformed a personal health crisis into a powerful teaching moment. Key Takeaways Silent heart valve damage can develop after a heart attack, making follow‑up care …

Pregnancy places unique demands on the heart, and many women experience changes before, during and after pregnancy that can impact cardiovascular health. Dr. Shola Adekoya answers commonly asked questions about maternal heart health.