A simpler surgical procedure to cure atrial fibrillation has been discovered. Doctors believe it can replace the older "cut and sew" Cox-maze III. Get the details of Cox-Maze IV here.

Scientists at the Mayo clinic have identified the gene responsible for atrial fibrillation. Get details of the study, and learn how the mutation causes atrial fibrillation.

Hypertension, heart attack, abnormal heart valves and stimulants like coffee, alcohol and tobacco: All of these can cause atrial fibrillation. Learn more here.

Stroke is one of the possible major complications of atrial fibrillation (AF). Use this tool to calculate your risk of having a stroke if you have AF.

Apart from permanent atrial fibrillation, there are other types of atrial fibrillation, such as chronic, persistent and paroxysmal. Most of these can be controlled by appropriate treatments.

A video's worth a thousand words. Click on the 3D animation to get a grasp of how the normal heart beats and what happens during atrial fibrillation.

What causes it, when is it dangerous and what are the risks? This article provides a clear, easy-to-read explanation of atrial fibrillation. The links on the left provide additional info.

To arrive at an atrial fibrillation diagnosis, physicians take family and medical history into account. They might also use an EKG or echocardiogram.

Some common sense tips to slow or prevent heart disease can help prevent development of an arrhythmia like atrial fibrillation; find them here.

Atrial fibrillation can affect many aspects of your life, including driving, exercise, stress and more. Here's a handy chart of tips to manage atrial fibrillation's impact on your daily routine.

Symptoms of atrial fibrillation can range from non-existent to palpitations, shortness of breath and chest pain.

Get an in-depth look at the many treatment options for atrial fibrillation. Article looks at medications, surgical methods and alternative remedies.

If you have atrial fibrillation, anti-coagulants could help prevent risk of clots and stroke. This article lists pros and cons and might help you make a decision.

The Maze procedure is a surgical procedure used to treat atrial fibrillation; it involves a series of complicated incisions similar to a maze. Get an in-depth look at the Maze procedure through this article.