By Dr. Anisa Shomo NNPA Newswire Contributor Last month, February 2019, was not only Black History Month, it was also Heart Health Awareness Month per the American Heart Association. Heart disease is the number one killer of men and women in the United States. Generally, heart disease is considered a man’s disease, but more Black […]
More than a flutter: How to know if your irregular heartbeat is atrial fibrillation
When asked to describe how atrial fibrillation feels, often patients will say it’s like their heart just flutters. This seemingly benign symptom could signal a much bigger issue. Dean & St. Mary’s cardiac electrophysiologist Dr. Kartik Reddy says if you are experiencing heart symptoms – like a fluttering sensation – you should talk with your […]