Cardiology
Device for irregular heartbeat may be more cost-effective than medication
A new study by a Yale researcher may support the use of a device for patients suffering from irregular heart rhythms.
Jun 16, 2016
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Cardiology
Gel implant might help fight heart failure
(HealthDay)—Injecting beads of gel into the wall of a still-beating heart has the potential to improve the health of patients with severe heart failure, according to a new study.
Nov 20, 2014
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Cardiology
Atrial arrhythmias detected by pacemakers increase risk of stroke
An irregular heartbeat that you don't even feel but can be picked up by a pacemaker is associated with a significantly increased risk of stroke, says a new McMaster University study.
Jan 11, 2012
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Medical research
Computer model for testing heart-disease drugs developed
UC Davis researchers have developed an accurate computer model to test the effects of medications for arrhythmia, or abnormal heart rhythm, before they are used in patients.
Aug 31, 2011
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Overweight & Obesity
Benefits of weight loss on serious health problems depends upon initial BMI, suggests UK study in over 400,000 adults
For people with obesity, the impact of losing or gaining weight on serious health problems depends on their starting body mass index (BMI), according to a study in over 400,000 adults with obesity in primary care across the ...
May 4, 2022
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Cardiology
Long working hours increase the risk of developing atrial fibrillation
People who work long hours have an increased risk of developing an irregular heart rhythm known as atrial fibrillation, according to a study of nearly 85,500 men and women published in the European Heart Journal today.
Jul 13, 2017
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Cardiology
Quantifying effectiveness of treatment for irregular heartbeat
In a small proof-of-concept study, researchers at Johns Hopkins report a complex mathematical method to measure electrical communications within the heart can successfully predict the effectiveness of catheter ablation, the ...
Jul 17, 2017
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Cardiology
Catheter ablation reduces dementia risk in A-Fib, heart disease patients more than medications
Even though most medical practitioners may opt not to perform procedures on higher-risk patients, new research finds that it may be a good idea for those who suffer from both atrial fibrillation and heart disease.
Mar 17, 2019
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Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes
Thyroid problems linked to irregular heart rhythm
People with an overactive thyroid gland (hyperthyroidism) carry a greater risk of developing irregular heart rhythm (known as atrial fibrillation) than those with normal thyroid function, finds a study published on BMJ today.
Nov 28, 2012
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Cardiology
A change of heart: Epigenetic basis of cardiac hypertrophy uncovered
The heart is an amazingly adaptable organ, responding to the needs of the organism throughout life, such as through periods of increased demand by pumping harder, faster, and also growing to accommodate longer-term requirements ...
Nov 28, 2016
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