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You are able to gift 5 more articles this month. Anyone can access the link you share with no account required. Learn more. DEAR DR. ROACH: I am a 67-year-old Caucasian female in generally good health ...

You’re familiar with the feeling of your heart pounding in your chest, your blood pulsing through your veins with increasing ...

Adults whose resting heart rate follows an atypical pattern as they age may face a greater risk for developing heart failure or dying from any cause than people whose heart rates follow a normal ...

DEAR MAYO CLINIC: When I go for a walk or to the gym, people always seem to be checking their pulse, whether by hand or with a wearable. Why is heart rate so important? ANSWER: Your heart rate, or ...

Events like panic attacks or low blood sugar can sometimes mimic arrhythmia symptoms. Several other conditions can contribute to, occur alongside, or result from arrhythmia. An arrhythmia is the ...

Calcium is a vital mineral in your body. It helps build teeth and bones. It’s also essential for your organs, nerves, and muscles to function properly. Calcium even helps your blood clot in the event ...

Samsung has announced a new irregular heart rhythm notification feature heading to the Galaxy Watch lineup. In conjunction with ECG monitoring, the feature will alert users to abnormal heart rate ...

You know the feeling. When you first see your crush and your head starts spinning, your palms get sweaty, and your heart begins beating a mile a minute. Is this love? Or is it … an arrhythmia? The ...

Dear Dr. Roach: I am a 67-year-old Caucasian female in generally good health. In 2022, I was found to have asymptomatic atrial fibrillation (AFib). I underwent electrical cardioversion in the hospital ...