Cardiology
Many stroke survivors have ongoing irregular heart rhythms
About 20% of people who survive what's called an ischemic stroke have irregular heart rhythms, which can lead to another stroke, researchers say.
Feb 9, 2023
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Cardiology
Air pollution may spur irregular heart rhythms in healthy teens
Breathing particulate matter (i.e., tiny particles suspended in the air) air pollution may trigger irregular heart rhythms (arrhythmias) in healthy teenagers, according to new research published today in the Journal of the ...
Sep 14, 2022
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Cardiology
Novel algorithm on wearable devices can detect irregular heartbeat, may prompt early care
A novel software algorithm compatible with a wide range of smartwatches and fitness trackers detected irregular heart rhythms and accurately identified undiagnosed atrial fibrillation 98 percent of the time, according to ...
Nov 15, 2021
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Cardiology
Athletes may have more than twice the risk of irregular heart rhythm
Athletes appear to be almost two and half times more likely than non-athletes to experience irregular heart rhythms (atrial fibrillation), suggests new research published in the British Journal of Sports Medicine.
Jul 12, 2021
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Cardiology
Identifying, preventing and managing heart rhythm side effects of medicines
Health care professionals should become more familiar with medications that cause irregular heart rhythms called arrhythmias, according to "Drug- Induced Arrhythmias," a new scientific statement from the American Heart Association, ...
Sep 15, 2020
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Cardiology
Plasticizer interaction with the heart
Calling an ambulance during an emergency, emailing a breaking news or journal article before a 5 p.m. deadline and maintaining conditions during the fifth week of a 6-week lab study, without altering the light or temperature, ...
Jul 22, 2019
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Cardiology
Blood thinner found to significantly reduce subsequent heart failure risks
Researchers at University of California San Diego School of Medicine found that using blood thinners in patients with worsening heart failure, coronary artery disease or irregular heart rhythms was associated with a 17 percent ...
Apr 24, 2019
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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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Health
Wildfire smoke threatens health of those near and far
More than 100 wildfires are blazing through parts of the western United States, including one in California that has grown to become the largest fire in the state's history.
Aug 15, 2018
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Cardiology
PTSD may raise odds for irregular heartbeat
(HealthDay)—For reasons that aren't yet clear, people who battle PTSD may also be at heightened risk for the common heart rhythm disorder atrial fibrillation, researchers report.
May 9, 2018
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