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Stress is meant to be a temporary phase you pass through and recover from. When you experience chronic stress, your body has no chance to reset, and the physical effects begin to take a toll, particularly on your heart.

Atrial fibrillation, or AFib, occurs when your heart’s upper chambers start to flutter in an irregular pattern, out of sync with the lower chambers. In some cases, surgery may be needed to correct recurring episodes.

February is American Heart Month, a time to increase your awareness of what it takes to maintain a healthy heart. Making the right lifestyle choices can improve your heart health and extend your life expectancy. 

You feel your heart beating differently, fluttering, pounding, or skipping, but only at night. It’s concerning because your heartbeat is the very core of your life. Should you be concerned and, more importantly, should you see a doctor?

The best way to survive a heart attack is to avoid it in the first place. There are gender differences between women and men when it comes to coronary conditions. Here’s what you need to know about heart attacks in women.

Medically known as dyspnea, shortness of breath presents itself in several ways, some more serious than others. Many conditions can be behind your breathing troubles, including a range of heart and lung disorders.

The irregular heart rhythms of atrial fibrillation, or Afib, have many myths surrounding their effects on your body. Some of these misconceptions could be dangerous when accepted as fact.

Hypertension rarely exhibits symptoms in the early stages, and by the time you recognize its physical effects, you’re at risk of serious health complications. Millions of Americans with hypertension remain undiagnosed.

Irregular heart rhythm results from problems with the electrical signals coordinating your heartbeat. Sometimes arrhythmia can be a harmless fluctuation, while other times it may be a symptom of a serious, life-threatening condition. 

Chest pain can be alarming, but it can result from a variety of conditions — not all severe. A healthcare provider can accurately diagnose and treat the underlying cause of your chest pain.