Dr. Hugh Calkins answers the question: 'Atrial Fibrillation vs. Atrial Flutter?' — -- Question: My doctor told me I sometimes have atrial fibrillation and at other times have atrial flutter. What ...

The unsettling sensation of your heart pounding, racing, or skipping a beat—known as a heart palpitation—can range from a momentary nuisance to a genuinely frightening experience. While most ...

Jim Harbaugh endured a concerning moment on the sidelines early during the Los Angeles Chargers' 23-16 Week 6 win over the Denver Broncos. Harbaugh began the Week 6 game coaching the Chargers on the ...

It's the time of year for workplace Christmas parties, and gatherings with family and friends. Maybe you'll drink a lot in one go. Then you feel your heart beating fast or irregularly. Maybe there's a ...

AMES, Iowa – You’re in the middle of the aorta, the body’s pipeline for oxygen-rich blood, looking back toward the heart’s primary pump, the left ventricle. The ventricle muscle contracts and the ...