Background The aim of the study was to estimate the sex-specific prevalence and incidence of atrial fibrillation or flutter ...

UK: Portable handheld cardiac ultrasound devices have rapidly become essential tools in emergency rooms, outpatient clinics, ...

Mindy Prouty, a certified nurse practitioner, shares signs and symptoms of AFib. Sponsored by Virginia Mason Franciscan ...

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 ...

Atrial fibrillation (AF) is the most common sustained arrhythmia, with a rising global burden. While previous studies have ...

BACKGROUND: Early detection of atrial fibrillation (AF) is essential for preventing ischemic stroke and other cardiovascular complications. However, the incidence and prognosis of AF in the general ...

The Electricity Company of Ghana (ECG) has submitted a proposal to the Public Utilities Regulatory Commission (PURC) for a steep 225% increase in its Distribution Service Charge (DSC1). The power ...

The destructive impact of illegal mining, known locally as galamsey, is now weighing heavily on Ghanaian consumers as the Ghana Water Company is demanding a steep tariff increase to be able to treat ...

QRS duration greater than 120 milliseconds Absence of Q wave in leads I, V5 and V6 Monomorphic R wave in I, V5 and V6 ST and T wave displacement opposite to the major deflection of the QRS complex A ...

Identifying an acute myocardial infarction on the 12-lead ECG is the most important thing you can learn in ECG interpretation. Time is muscle when treating heart attacks. Missing a ST segment ...

Dr. Troy Mensen is a family medicine doctor based in the Chicago area. He completed his undergraduate degree at the University of Northern Iowa and his doctorate at Des Moines University College of ...

Colts coach Shane Steichen is uncertain if Adonai Mitchell will dress for Week 5 against the Raiders after his Week 4 miscues. “Working through that,” was Steichen’s Friday update. It must be said, ...