According to the American Heart Association, heart disease is the leading cause of death in the United States. Thousands of Americans are affected every day, but there are ways to catch the signs early and reduce your risk. The best way to lower your chances of...
Atrial fibrillation—commonly called Afib—is an irregular, often rapid heart rate characterized by palpitations, dizziness, and shortness of breath. It can lead to stroke, heart disease, heart failure, and other complications. During Afib, the atria—the heart’s two...
This month, when we think of hearts we usually think of Valentine’s Day. But in 1964, President Lyndon B. Johnson proclaimed February American Heart Month. His proclamation was backed by Congress so that February is annually designated American Heart Month. President...