Cardiology
Smartphone device detects undiagnosed irregular heartbeat
(HealthDay)—A small device synced to a smartphone may help identify new cases of a potentially deadly, irregular heart rhythm, a preliminary study suggests.
Oct 13, 2016
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Researchers map rotating spiral waves in live human hearts
Electrical signals tell the heart to contract, but when the signals form spiral waves, they can lead to dangerous cardiac events like tachycardia and fibrillation. Researchers at the Georgia Institute of Technology and clinicians ...
Sep 8, 2022
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Cardiology
Nightly variation in sleep apnea sharply increases cardio risks, shows study
Poorly managed sleep apnea can lead to uncontrolled blood pressure—a little known underlying risk for millions of people's cardiovascular health, a new study in npj Digital Medicine reveals.
Apr 26, 2023
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A-fib risk up for antidepressant users, but higher before Tx
(HealthDay)—The risk for atrial fibrillation (AF) is increased among antidepressant users, particularly before treatment initiation, according to a study recently published in the European Journal of Preventive Cardiology.
Dec 21, 2018
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Cardiology
Patients with atrial fibrillation have an average of five additional medical conditions, finds research
A novel software tool set to improve the management of elderly atrial fibrillation patients with multiple conditions is being designed by the EHRA-PATHS consortium. The latest updates on this clinical innovation will be presented ...
Apr 18, 2023
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Medications
Researchers identify best blood thinner for minimizing bleeding risk
A large-scale comparison of direct oral anticoagulants (blood thinners), commonly prescribed for irregular heartbeats, has identified the drug associated with the lowest risk of bleeding, in a new study led by UCL researchers.
Oct 31, 2022
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Cardiology
Improving cardiorespiratory fitness reduces risk of arrhythmia recurrence
Obese atrial fibrillation patients have a lower chance of arrhythmia recurrence if they have high levels of cardiorespiratory fitness, and risk continues to decline as exercise capacity increases as part of treatment, according ...
Aug 21, 2015
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Cardiology
Researchers advance understanding of atrial fibrillation-related dementia
University of Minnesota Medical School researchers have determined that atrial fibrillation (Afib) is independently associated with changes that occur with aging and dementia.
May 6, 2019
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Cardiology
Most triggers for irregular heartbeat can be easily modified
A personal survey of patients with atrial fibrillation (AF), one of the most important causes of irregular heartbeats, has found that the majority of triggers for the condition are easily modifiable lifestyle choices, including ...
Feb 14, 2019
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Updated treatment guidelines for atrial fibrillation recommend a new class of blood thinners to help prevent stroke
A newer type of blood-thinning medications, non-vitamin K oral anticoagulants (NOACs), is now recommended as the preferred alternative to warfarin for reducing the risk of stroke associated with atrial fibrillation (AFib), ...
Jan 28, 2019
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