Ronald Berger, M.D., Ph.D.
Ronald Berger, M.D., Ph.D., is professor of medicine and biomedical engineering at Johns Hopkins University. Dr. Berger is also director of the electrophysiology fellowship program and co-director of the electrophysiology service at The Johns Hopkins Hospital. He serves on the editorial boards of three major journals in the cardiovascular field, has authored more than 250 articles and book chapters, and holds more than 30 patents on methods and devices used in electrophysiology diagnosis and treatment. Dr. Berger and his colleagues perform approximately 3,500 electrophysiology procedures and 500 atrial fibrillation ablation procedures each year.
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Tests for Atrial Fibrillation
Learn about the different tests that can be used to identify atrial fibrillation.
Atrial Fibrillation: Symptoms and Causes
Not everyone who develops atrial fibrillation will experience symptoms, but for those who do, they can range from mild to severe.
Atrial Fibrillation and Alcohol
Although some alcohol consumption may help protect against heart disease, heavy alcohol intake increases the risk of atrial fibrillation in men.
9 Tests for Atrial Fibrillation
Symptoms of atrial fibrillation vary. It may be detected as an incidental finding during a physical examination or test that has been ordered for some other reason.
Excess Pounds Raise Atrial Fibrillation Risk
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