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 ...

Peter Spector, M.D.; Nicole Habel, M.D. iii Shorthand convention meaning "advances the timing of the subsequent atrial activation." iv Delivered during His refractoriness v The conclusions that we are ...

The correct diagnosis is atrial fibrillation with PVC and Ashman phenomenon (Figure 2). The rhythm is irregularly irregular without any organized atrial activity. Most of the QRS complexes are narrow, ...

Atrial fibrillation with rapid ventricular response is a fancy name for an irregular heartbeat. When your heart's electrical signals aren't working right, it can lead to a heartbeat that's too fast.

Recent studies have determined that blacks have a lower risk of atrial fibrillation (AF) compared with whites despite having a higher prevalence of risk factors such as hypertension and heart failure.

Extended cardiac monitoring in patients and the use of implantable cardiovascular electronic devices can increase detection of atrial fibrillation (AF), but the devices have limitations including ...

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 ...

Philadelphia, PA, Oct. 27, 2017 - Recent studies have determined that blacks have a lower risk of atrial fibrillation (AF) compared with whites despite having a higher prevalence of risk factors such ...