An S4 heart sound cannot be present during atrial fibrillation (atrial kick is required). An S3 heart sound cannot be present in the setting of severe mitral stenosis. An S3 heart sound can be ...

Atrial fibrillation with low blood pressure isn’t uncommon. Learn more about these two conditions, including why they sometimes happen together, risk factors, and how they’re treated.

Hypertension, often termed the "silent killer," can lead to severe cardiovascular conditions such as heart attacks and strokes if not managed. It is a significant risk factor for atrial fibrillation ...

People with conditions or habits such as high blood pressure, an irregular heartbeat called atrial fibrillation, or smoking, not only have a higher risk of stroke, they may also have more severe ...

Intensive blood pressure control may reduce the risk of atrial fibrillation (AFib), an irregular heartbeat that can lead to serious complications such as stroke, heart failure and heart attacks ...

Intensive blood pressure control may reduce the risk of atrial fibrillation (AFib), an irregular heartbeat that can lead to serious complications such as stroke, heart failure and heart attacks ...

They also noted that, if one does develop atrial fibrillation, tighter control may not further reduce their risk for possibly serious cardiovascular disease events. “Even after stringent blood ...