A joint study by the University Medical Center Göttingen (UMG) and the University Hospital Würzburg provides new insights into why heart muscle cells lose their rhythm in atrial fibrillation.

CHICAGO — Supplementation with calcium and vitamin D had no effect on the incidence of atrial fibrillation (AF) in patients enrolled in the Women’s Health Initiative, although there was a suggestion ...

The leaky calcium channel that plays a role in the development of atrial fibrillation is actually caused by an overactive enzyme. Atrial fibrillation is one of the most common cardiac arrhythmia that ...

With more than 33.5 million people worldwide being affected by atrial fibrillation, researchers are focused on trying to uncover exactly what causes this type of arrhythmia and what might be the best ...

An overactive enzyme is behind a leaky calcium channel that plays a role in the development of atrial fibrillation, which is the most common cardiac arrhythmia that is responsible for a third of all ...

If there could be one organ in the body that works 24/7 nonstop and makes sure the cells get the oxygen and nutrients they need, it’s the heart. The heart also needs its supply of blood rich in oxygen ...

Hypertensive patients receiving long-term treatment with ACE inhibitors, angiotensin-receptor blockers or beta-blockers have a reduced risk of atrial fibrillation compared with calcium-channel ...

Medically reviewed by Jeffrey S. Lander, MD Key Takeaways Atrial fibrillation (AFib) can lead to strokes and heart failure, ...

HOUSTON – (June 17, 2009) – An overactive enzyme is behind a leaky calcium channel that plays a role in the development of atrial fibrillation, which is the most common cardiac arrhythmia that is ...