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WEDNESDAY, Nov. 13, 2024 – Hypertension, atrial fibrillation, and smoking are more strongly associated with severe stroke than nonsevere stroke, according to a study published online Nov. 13 in... 14 Nov 2024 by Drugs.com
FDA Approves Rapiblyk (landiolol) for Atrial Fibrillation and Atrial ...
It is used in emergency conditions and for short term treatments in critical care. It is therefore not intended for the treatment of chronic cardiac arrhythmias. It is registered in Europe for the treatment of supraventricular tachycardia, including atrial fibrillation or atrial flutter and for the management of non-compensatory sinus tachycardia.
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Atrial Fibrillation (AF) is a common heart condition that causes an irregular and often rapid heart rate. Having AF increases a person’s risk of having a stroke or developing heart failure. AF is a type of arrhythmia.
Atrial fibrillation Guide: Causes, Symptoms and Treatment Options
Mar 18, 2023 · Atrial fibrillation often doesn't cause any symptoms. When symptoms occur, they can include: palpitations (awareness of a rapid heartbeat) fainting; dizziness; weakness; shortness of breath; chest pain. Some people with atrial fibrillation have periods of normal heartbeats: the atrial fibrillation comes and goes.
Guidelines Developed for Catheter Ablation of Atrial Fibrillation
Apr 10, 2024 · Stylianos Tzeis, Ph.D., from Mitera Hospital in Athens, Greece, and colleagues developed an international consensus statement on treatment of atrial fibrillation with catheter or surgical ablation. The authors note that to reduce the risk for developing atrial fibrillation and lower the number of recurrences, a healthy lifestyle is advised.
High Resting Heart Rate Tied to Increased Risk for Atrial Fibrillation
THURSDAY, Nov. 7, 2024 -- Elevated baseline resting heart rate (RHR) is associated with an increased risk for incident atrial fibrillation (AF) in Black adults, according to a study published online Oct. 30 in JAMA Network Open.
AHA: Rising Outdoor Temperatures Tied to Higher Risk for Atrial ...
MONDAY, Nov. 18, 2024 -- There is a dose-response relationship between rising outdoor temperatures and increased atrial fibrillation (AF) events, according to a study presented at the American Heart Association Scientific Sessions 2024, held from Nov. 16 to 18 in Chicago.
Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease Increases Risk for Atrial Fibrillation
The examination of the association of genetic variants with GERD used data from a genome-wide association study (GWAS) of 602,604 people, while data on the association between genetic variations and atrial fibrillation was obtained from a second GWAS …
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Aug 1, 2015 · WEDNESDAY, Sept. 4, 2024 – A wearable heart monitor raises the detection rate of the dangerous irregular heartbeat known as atrial fibrillation (A-fib) by more than 50%, a new study finds.... 4 Sep 2024 by Drugs.com
Periodontitis May Modify Risk for Atrial Fibrillation
THURSDAY, April 11, 2024 -- Periodontitis is a risk factor for atrial fibrillation (AF), according to a study published online April 10 in the Journal of the American Heart Association. Shunsuke Miyauchi, M.D., Ph.D., from Hiroshima University in Japan, and colleagues prospectively enrolled 288 patients with AF scheduled to undergo initial ...