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An EKG diagram of atrial fibrillation (AFib).
Health and Wellness | September 17, 2025

Atrial Fibrillation (AFib10): Must-Know Facts

Learn symptoms, causes and treatment options for atrial fibrillation (AFib), the most common type of irregular heartbeat.
Patient takes medications to help manage heart condition.
Health and Wellness | August 19, 2025

What are the Most Common Heart Medications?

A guide to medications for people who've had heart attacks or are at risk of heart problems. Learn how they work and who may need them.
An infographic illustrates how the heart can be described like a house with four chambers, plumbing and electrical system. When the heart needs repair, a cardiologist, interventional cardiologist, electrophysiologist or cardiovascular surgeon may be asked to help treat your heart.
Health and Wellness | July 1, 2025

Protect Your Heart Like It Was Your Home

Why is the heart like a house? See how cardiologists and other specialists act like plumbers, electricians and builders for your heart.
Thumbnail for video/podcast featuring Dr. Gibson discussing AFib
Health and Wellness | February 4, 2025

New Technology: Pulsed Field Ablation for Atrial Fibrillation (video/podcast)

AFib treatment includes medications and, if needed, pulsed energy ablation. A Scripps cardiologist explains this new treatment.
Whitney DeSpain, 52, gets back on her mountain bike after receiving a leadless pacemaker at Scripps.
Patient Stories | December 2, 2024

Leadless Pacemaker: Game Changer for Mountain Biker

Initially hesitant, Whitney DeSpain now thrives with a leadless pacemaker that helps support her active life and heart condition.
Scripps in the News | October 18, 2024

Media Cover New Treatment for AFib at Scripps

TV stations across the country have run an Ivanhoe Broadcasting story about the new AFib treatment at Scripps Health. Take a look at the report.
News Releases | May 9, 2024

Scripps Clinic Cardiologists First in County to Implant Newly Approved Devices to Repair Leaky Tricuspid Heart Valve

Learn how two Scripps Clinic interventional cardiologists became the first in San Diego County to use approved devices that avoid open heart surgery.
Scripps in the News | February 27, 2024

Newspaper Article Looks at New Treatment for AFib at Scripps

A San Diego Union-Tribune report highlighted a new treatment for atrial fibrillation. Read more about its exciting origins and benefits.
Health and Wellness | March 8, 2023

What Heart Monitor Is Best at Detecting Irregular Heartbeats?

Remote monitoring devices help patients detect and manage irregular heartbeat conditions from home. Learn the different types of monitors.
Health and Wellness | September 22, 2022

How Does Atrial Fibrillation (AFib) Affect Women?

On average, women develop atrial fibrillation (AFib), an irregular heartbeat condition, later than men. AFib increases risk of stroke.