By Robert PreidtHealthDay Reporter THURSDAY, March 18, 2021 (HealthDay News) — For people hoping to prevent the heart rhythm disorder known as “a-fib,” new research shows that taking vitamin D or fish oil supplements won’t help. A-fib, also known as atrial fibrillation, affects more than 33 million people worldwide and is the most common type … Read more
SOURCES: Oussama Wazni, MD, section head of cardiac electrophysiology, Cleveland Clinic. Charlie Bassham, Cumming, GA. Alice Hinrichs, Kansas City, MO. Heart Foundation: “Adjusting to life with atrial fibrillation.” CDC: “What is atrial fibrillation,” “Hereditary Hemorrhagic Telangiectasia (HHT).” Washington Health System: “WATCHMAN Device Procedure.” American Heart Association: “Lifestyle Strategies for Atrial Fibrillation (AFib or AF).” Mayo … Read more
By Amy Norton HealthDay Reporter TUESDAY, Nov. 17, 2020 (HealthDay News) — A procedure that freezes bits of heart tissue may be a better option than medication for people with atrial fibrillation (a-fib, or AF), two clinical trials have found. A-fib is a common heart arrhythmia in which the organ’s upper chambers (the … Read more
By Ernie Mundell HealthDay Reporter FRIDAY, Nov. 13, 2020 (HealthDay News) — Millions of people take a fish oil or vitamin D supplement in hopes of warding off a host of ills. But a new study finds the nutrients won’t shield against the common and potential heart rhythm disorder known as atrial fibrillation. … Read more
Why did so many COVID-19 patients have an a-fib episode? Ghazizadeh said various factors can trigger the arrhythmia. It’s known that more-severe COVID-19 can cause widespread inflammation throughout the body, he noted, so that is one likely trigger. Similarly, there are a few reasons why COVID-19 patients who suffer an a-fib episode have a … Read more
By Robert Preidt HealthDay Reporter MONDAY, Oct. 19, 2020 (HealthDay News) — Parents are usually pleased when their newborn seems big and strong, but new research suggests that large babies may be at higher risk for the heart rhythm disorder atrial fibrillation later in life. Atrial fibrillation (a-fib) is the … Read more
By Robert Preidt HealthDay Reporter WEDNESDAY, Oct. 14, 2020 (HealthDay News) — A procedure to restore normal heart rhythm is more effective than medications in reducing dementia risk in people with the heart rhythm disorder atrial fibrillation (AF), researchers report. Previous studies have shown that AF is associated with … Read more