Consuming modest amounts of caffeinated coffee after cardioversion may be linked to a lower risk of recurrent atrial fibrillation, as reported by a randomized clinical trial published in JAMA. For ...

ProPublica is a nonprofit newsroom that investigates abuses of power. Sign up to receive our biggest stories as soon as they’re published. When Ciji Graham visited a cardiologist on Nov. 14, 2023, her ...

A few of my friends have atrial fibrillation, often referred to as Afib. This is a condition where the heart’s upper chamber beats irregularly and fast. It can cause dizziness, fatigue, chest pain and ...

It's essential to seek emergency care if a rapid heartbeat is paired with confusion or chest pain. ER treatments for tachycardia include medications and electrical cardioversion. Managing stress and ...

A randomized clinical trial found that among people with a history of Atrial fibrillation (AFib) or related rhythm issues, drinking at least one cup of caffeinated coffee daily was associated with a ...

Moderate coffee consumption may reduce AF recurrence risk post-cardioversion, contradicting traditional advice to avoid caffeine. The DECAF trial showed a 39% lower recurrence risk in coffee drinkers ...

New research finds that daily coffee drinking may cut AFib risk by nearly 40%, defying decades of medical caution. Scientists discovered that caffeine’s effects on activity, blood pressure, and ...

Drinking coffee can protect against atrial fibrillation (A-Fib), a common heart rhythm disorder that causes a rapid, irregular heartbeat and can lead to stroke and heart failure. Doctors typically ...

In a recent article published in the Journal of the American Medical Association on November 9, 2025, researchers examined the effect of coffee consumption on the recurrence of atrial fibrillation ...

NEW ORLEANS, LA—In good news for coffee drinkers with atrial fibrillation (AF)—maintaining the habit instead of giving it up is associated with less AF recurrence or atrial flutter, according to ...

Please provide your email address to receive an email when new articles are posted on . Drinking one cup of caffeinated coffee a day reduced recurrent arrhythmia events for those with persistent AF or ...