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Knowing Your A-Fib Triggers Could Help You Avoid It: Study
Drugs
November 17, 2021
People suffering from dangerous abnormal heart rhythms can take matters into their own hands and figure out what is triggering their episodes, researchers report.
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Can You Exercise Your A-fib Away?
drugs
August 25, 2021
Millions of Americans live with a common abnormal heart rhythm known as atrial fibrillation (a-fib), but new research suggests that exercise might ease the severity of the condition.
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'Burnout' Could Raise Your Odds for A-fib
drugs
January 15, 2020
Feeling exhausted, with too few hours in the day to do what needs to be done? Be careful of burnout -- especially after a new study finds it can raise your risk for the dangerous irregular heartbeat known as atrial fibrillation.
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Abstinence From Alcohol Cuts Arrhythmia Recurrence in A-Fib
drugs
January 03, 2020
In regular drinkers with atrial fibrillation, abstinence from alcohol reduces arrhythmia recurrences, according to a study published in the Jan. 2 issue of the New England Journal of Medicine.
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Improved Oral Hygiene May Cut Risk for Heart Failure, A-Fib
drugs
December 26, 2019
Improved oral hygiene care is associated with a reduced risk for atrial fibrillation and heart failure, according to a study published online in the European Journal of Preventive Cardiology.
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Study of Skiers Holds Surprises About A-Fib, Stroke and Intense Exercise
drugs
August 27, 2019
Exercise is important for health and wellbeing. But past studies suggest high-intensity exercise may be a risk factor for an irregular heart rhythm called atrial fibrillation that sometimes leads to stroke.
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'No Quick Fix' for A-Fib, But Cardiologist Says You Can Help Prevent It
drugs
August 20, 2019
There is no cure for a-fib, but the common heart disorder can be managed, an expert says.Atrial fibrillation -- which can lead to blood clots, stroke, heart failure and other heart-related complications...
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Antiarrhythmic Drugs May Up Fall Injuries in Older A-Fib Patients
drugs
August 15, 2019
Use of antiarrhythmic drugs (AADs) is associated with a higher risk for fall-related injuries and syncope among older patients with atrial fibrillation (AF)...
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AI-Enabled ECG During Normal Sinus Rhythm Identifies A-Fib
drugs
August 05, 2019
An artificial intelligence (AI)-enabled electrocardiograph (ECG) acquired during normal sinus rhythm can identify individuals with atrial fibrillation...
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Former NFL Players Have Higher Odds for Dangerous A-Fib
drugs
July 25, 2019
Former pro football players typically have healthier hearts than the average Joe -- except when it comes to a type of heart rhythm disturbance, a new study suggests.