In the last few weeks, the Skeptical Cardiologist has had a run on with patients with premature atrial contractions (PACs). I've discussed in detail premature ventricular contractions (PVCs) here and ...

SAN FRANCISCO, CA — Knowing the number of hourly premature atrial contractions (PACs) a patient has is as good as the Framingham atrial fibrillation (AF) risk algorithm in predicting five- to 15-year ...

A commonly used heart monitor may be a simple tool for predicting the risk of atrial fibrillation, the most frequently diagnosed type of irregular heart rhythm, according to researchers. A commonly ...

October 10, 2012 (Basel, Switzerland) — Premature atrial contractions (PACs) occur in the majority of people aged over 50, and their frequency is independently associated with a number of risk factors ...

(HealthDay News) – Premature atrial contraction (PAC) count improves atrial fibrillation (AF) risk model performance, according to a study published in the Dec. 3 issue of the Annals of Internal ...

Dr. James Daubert answers the question: 'Finding Cause Of Palpitations With EKG? — -- Question: How does an EKG (electrocardiogram) help in finding out why I have palpitations? Answer :Well, an ...

THE diagnosis of ventricular tachycardia without retrograde activation of the atrium is dependent upon the location of regular atrial activity that is independent of the faster ventricular rate. The ...

Most of us have had that unsettling sensation when our heart seems to flutter or "skip" a beat — but when heart palpitations start happening more frequently, you may wonder if it’s something to get ...

A hidden atrial dysfunction may raise stroke risk in people with transthyretin amyloid cardiomyopathy (ATTR-CM); however, a noninvasive assessment tool may help identify those at increased risk, ...

Atrial fibrillation is the most common arrhythmia - problems with the speed or rhythm of the heartbeat. Arrhythmias are caused by a disorder in the heart's electrical system. The walls of the atria ...

Please provide your email address to receive an email when new articles are posted on . Healthy adults experienced no increase in atrial arrythmias and less supraventricular tachycardia on days they ...

What is atrial fibrillation, and why has Apple decided that it’s worth screening for it? The first question is much easier to answer, so let’s get that out of the way. Your heart has four chambers, ...