Condition
Atrial Fibrillation
A common type of irregular, often fast heartbeat that starts in the upper chambers of the heart. It raises the risk of stroke and is treated with medicines or procedures.
Also called: afib, irregular heartbeat, a-fib, irregular heart rhythm
Who Can Help with Atrial Fibrillation?
- Cardiologists
A physician who diagnoses and treats heart and blood vessel conditions such as heart disease, heart failure, high blood pressure and irregular heartbeat.
- Internists
A physician who specializes in the prevention, diagnosis and treatment of illness in adults. Many internists serve as primary care doctors.
- Hospitalists
A physician who cares for patients while they are admitted to the hospital, then hands care back to their regular doctor at discharge.
- Geriatricians
A physician who specializes in the health of older adults, including memory problems, falls, frailty and managing many medicines at once.
- Cardiothoracic Surgeons
A surgeon who operates on the heart, lungs, esophagus and other organs in the chest.
Where Practices List Atrial Fibrillation
Cities where practice websites say they offer it.
- Worcester, MA (2,323)
- Pittsburgh, PA (1,182)
- Miami, FL (915)
- Hartford, CT (817)
- Newark, DE (664)
- Chicago, IL (438)
- Seattle, WA (403)
- Minot, ND (248)
- Jacksonville, FL (206)
- Houston, TX (182)
- Wilmington, DE (166)
- Homestead, FL (111)
- Coral Gables, FL (83)
- Sewickley, PA (57)
- New York, NY (43)
- Beaver, PA (38)
- Brooklyn, NY (38)
- Phoenix, AZ (21)
- Covington, LA (18)
- Dallas, TX (15)
- Salem, OR (15)
- Bradenton, FL (13)
- Reno, NV (13)
- Flushing, MI (8)
- Madison, WI (7)
- Tulsa, OK (5)
- Panama City, FL (3)
Related
General information, not medical advice. Ask a provider about atrial fibrillation and what is right for you.