Two studies led by researchers at the Broad Institute of MIT and Harvard and Mass General Brigham have greatly expanded the number of known genetic variants that boost the risk for atrial fibrillation (AF), a common heart ...
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AFib (short for atrial fibrillation), a common heart rhythm disorder in adults, can have disastrous consequences, including life-threatening blood clots and stroke if left undetected or untreated. A recent study demonstrates ...
Mar 5, 2025
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One in three people worldwide will develop a potentially life-threatening heart rhythm disorder in their lifetime, yet awareness remains critically low. With cases rising rapidly, cardiologists from the European Heart Rhythm ...
Feb 28, 2025
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The use of decision-making aids has helped atrial fibrillation patients to be more informed about their care, according to a study published in the British Medical Journal (BMJ).
Feb 19, 2025
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For patients with atrial fibrillation, the risk of stroke or heart attack from stopping anticoagulants usually outweighs the risk of bleeding, according to new findings from the University of Bath.
Feb 18, 2025
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In patients with symptoms such as irregular heartbeats, dizziness, or fainting, or in individuals that physicians suspect may have atrial fibrillation, many days of ECGs may be required for diagnosis—"long-term ECG recordings." ...
Feb 10, 2025
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A recent Brazilian study published in Nature Cardiovascular Research has highlighted promising pathways for preventing and treating atrial fibrillation, a condition that significantly raises the risks of stroke and dementia. ...
Feb 6, 2025
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Researchers at Tampere University have achieved a major milestone in diagnosing heart diseases. According to their new study published in Heart Rhythm O2, congestive heart failure can be reliably detected by analyzing the ...
Feb 6, 2025
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A 240-year-old drug called digoxin could save the National Health Service (NHS) at least £100 million each year when treating older patients with atrial fibrillation and heart failure. This was compared to usual treatment ...
Jan 31, 2025
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Patients with atrial fibrillation are typically prescribed an anticoagulant, or blood thinner, to reduce the risk of stroke, but many may discontinue them or never receive a prescription due to concerns of increased risk ...
Jan 23, 2025
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