Atrial fibrillation occurs when action potentials fire very rapidly within the pulmonary veins or atrium in a chaotic manner. The result is a very fast atrial rate — about 400 to 600 beats per minute.

Apple Watch Series 4 owners in the UK can now use the ECG feature on their smartwatches, unlocking the ability to identify signs associated with the heart condition atrial fibrillation. Despite ...

Some doctors are testing a new device that could make life a bit easier for people with a common heart problem. This has the potential to help a lot of people. Testing is underway to see if a new ...

In as few as 10 seconds, an artificial intelligence model may pinpoint people with intermittent atrial fibrillation, study findings show. Mayo Clinic researchers developed the device to detect the ...

An artificial intelligence-powered electrocardiograph detected atrial fibrillation in ECGs with 90 percent accuracy, even if heart rhythm had returned to normal by the time of the screening, according ...

If finalized, draft recommendations from the US Preventive Services Task Force (USPSTF) would maintain the 2012 advice to avoid using ECG to regularly screen for cardiovascular disease in low-risk ...

Mayo Clinic researchers trained artificial intelligence to pick up subtle differences in electrocardiograph readings to diagnose atrial fibrillation with 90% accuracy. Artificial intelligence (AI) can ...

Artificial intelligence (AI) may be an aid to interpreting ECG results, helping healthcare staff to diagnose diseases that affect the heart. Researchers at Uppsala University and heart specialists in ...

5.1 The committee discussed the effects of atrial fibrillation. The clinical experts commented that earlier diagnosis of atrial fibrillation may reduce a person's risk of stroke because ...