Tachycardia is a common, treatable condition that causes rapid heartbeat. Learn what causes your heart to beat too fast, and how doctors diagnose and treat it.View now How to Stop an AFib Episode Medically reviewed by James Beckerman on January 09, 2025 Written by Teresa Dumain Some episodes...
Older adults may struggle with tooth brushing due to arthritis or limited mobility. Electric toothbrushes can help make this easier. Certain health conditions, like atrial fibrillation (AFib), which is linked to gum disease, may also require special care. Infants need dental care as soon as their...
“A premature ventricular contraction (PVC) is a relatively common event where the heartbeat is initiated by Purkinje fibers in the ventricles rather than by the sinoatrial node, the normal heartbeat initiator. The electrical events of the heart detected by the electrocardiogram (ECG) allow a PVC...
Since the launch of the Series 4, Apple Watches have also been able to take an echocardiogram (ECG) using an electrical heart sensor, and check for an irregular rhythm that could mean the wearer has atrial fibrillation (AFib), a heart condition that can lead to complications such as blood ...