Persistent atrial fibrillation (AFib) has long been a challenging cardiac condition to treat. Affecting millions worldwide, its complexities often stump healthcare providers in delivering effective ...

What is AFib? AFib is an irregular and often very rapid heart rhythm (arrhythmia), explains Grant Simons, MD, Chief of Heart Rhythm Services at Hackensack University Medical Center. "During AFib ...

The rapid, disorganized rhythm of Afib can make it harder for your heart to pump blood, which can lead to heart failure. Age is the biggest risk factor for Afib, which is particularly common ...