by Johnnie J. ODell Jr. | Jan 11, 2023 | Patient Care
Atrial fibrillation (also called AFib or AF) is a common heart rhythm disorder that affects the upper chambers of the heart, known as the atria. In a healthy heart, electric signals help maintain a normal heartbeat and those originate in the sinoatrial (SA) node,...
by Johnnie J. ODell Jr. | Jan 11, 2023 | Patient Care
Having an irregular heartbeat, also known as arrhythmia, refers to abnormal electrical activity in the heart, which causes the heart to beat in an irregular or abnormal pattern. In a normal, healthy heart, there is a consistent and regular rhythm of electrical...