When Medication Isn't Enough: Ablation for Atrial Fibrillation

Heart Health Daily Newsletter  |  March 03, 2015

Today's Top Story When Medication Isn't Enough: Ablation for Atrial Fibrillation Karen Radzik, a nurse in Rotonda West, Fla., became one of the 2.7 million Americans living with atrial fibrillation, which is caused by abnormal electrical activity in the heart. Find out how an ablation helped save Radzik's life.  » Featured Article Chef Tip: How to Heat Sesame Oil Chef Richard Rosendale shows us how to heat sesame oil in a pan before cooking vegetables for spring rolls. Watch the video.  » Today's Recipe Blueberry-Cinnamon Swirl Ice Cream Blueberries and cinnamon add flair to homemade vanilla ice cream. Get the recipe.  » Featured Columnist This Is Your Teen's Brain on Marijuana Teens and marijuana may be a dangerous combo, says Jack Stein of the National Institute on Drug Abuse (NIDA), because of its effects on your brain. It's not your parents' marijuana, kids. See how newer forms of the drug are damaging to teens.  » Everyday Health Apps Download Our Apps for iPhone and iPad Today! Your health is in your hands - literally! Our Everyday Health app is filled with breaking health news, condition facts, and expert tips to help make getting healthy easier than ever. Get the app now! » Everyday Solutions Raising Afib Awareness Atrial fibrillation is the most common type of irregular heartbeat. Spotting afib early can help prevent complications. Learn more about this type of arrhythmia.