A type of abnormal heart rhythm caused by what is called long QT syndrome-- which is present in roughly one in every 2,500 newborns-- is also linked to stillbirths and sudden infant death syndrome.

The app uses Apple Watch's sensor to calculate heart rate and rhythm, and can notify users who might be experiencing atrial fibrillation. Abrar's interests include phones, streaming, autonomous ...

Washington: Researchers discovered that an artificial intelligence (AI) system can detect an irregular cardiac rhythm in persons who do not yet have symptoms. The system, which discovered hidden ...

Elevated resting heart rate is associated with greater risk of cardiovascular disease and mortality. In a 2-stage meta-analysis of genome-wide association studies in up to 181,171 individuals, we ...

Steven Poelzing (left) and Gregory Hoeker, researchers at the Fralin Biomedical Research Institute at VTC, collaborated on a new study published in the journal Heart Rhythm revealing why low blood ...

Researchers have identified a new gene responsible for a rare, inherited form of sudden cardiac arrest, known as Brugada syndrome. Using positional cloning and gene sequencing on an affected family, ...

By Dennis Thompson HealthDay ReporterWEDNESDAY, April 15, 2026 (HealthDay News) — People with a common heart rhythm disorder ...

Researchers have used the zebrafish (Danio rerio) to identify the role of a gene involved in cardiac rhythm, which could help explain the fundamentals of what it takes to make a human heartbeat.

Trigeminy is a heart rhythm irregularity characterized by a premature ventricular contraction occurring every third heartbeat. While many people with trigeminy experience no symptoms, others may feel ...

High blood pressure, poorly managed blood sugar, high cholesterol, smoking, being obese, or leading a sedentary lifestyle are comorbidities that raise the risk of sudden cardiac arrest. Essential ...