Washington: According to a recent study performed by UCL researchers, wearable gadgets such as smartwatches might be used to predict a higher risk of developing heart failure and abnormal heart rhythms in later life. The peer-reviewed study, published in The European Heart Journal – Digital Health, looked at data from 83,000 people who had undergone … Read more
Aug. 22, 2022 – Older adults with an upper heart chamber that’s of abnormal size or doesn’t work well may have up to a 35% higher risk for dementia, according to new research. The condition, called atrial cardiopathy, involves abnormalities in the left atrium, one of the two upper chambers of the heart. The link … Read more
By Denise Mann HealthDay Reporter WEDNESDAY, April 6, 2022 (HealthDay News) — If you’re one of the millions of people with a common heart rhythm disorder called atrial fibrillation (a-fib), losing weight before treatment may increase the odds that your a-fib doesn’t come back. In a new study, patients with a-fib who were overweight or … Read more
It’s natural to gasp for breath when you’re walking up the stairs, exercising hard, sick, or anxious. Whatever may be the reason for shortness of breath, having a tight feeling in your chest or not breathing well can be pretty distressing. By Dr Yugal K Mishra, Isn’t it frightening to experience breathlessness regularly when you … Read more
Wondering if marijuana might have a soothing effect on your atrial fibrillation? Studies show that medical marijuana can help with symptoms of some conditions like multiple sclerosis, epilepsy, and HIV/AIDS. But for atrial fibrillation, the effects are more of a mixed bag. A Bit of Good, More Bad “It really depends on what you use … Read more
By Denise Mann HealthDay Reporter TUESDAY, Nov. 16, 2021 (HealthDay News) — Women with breast cancer are known to have heart problems related to treatment, and now a new study shows their odds of developing an abnormal heart rhythm known as atrial fibrillation (a-fib) may increase in the wake of a breast cancer diagnosis. Women … Read more
Mumbai: Healthcare technology leader Medtronic India announced the launch of Arctic Front™ Cardiac Cryoablation Catheter System for treatment of Atrial Fibrillation (AF) in the country. Cryoballoon catheter ablation is a minimally invasive procedure and one of the therapeutic modalities to manage AF. It is designed to block unwanted electrical signals travelling from the pulmonary veins … Read more
If you’ve got an irregular heart rhythm from atrial fibrillation (AFib), it’s not a stretch to think about trying out some gentle yoga. “Heart rhythm in the body is controlled by communication between the heart and the brain,” says Dhanunjaya Lakkireddy, MD. His study on yoga and AFib was published in the Journal of the American … Read more
No need to feel anxious about hitting the road when you have atrial fibrillation (AFib). “As long as you’re getting good medical care, traveling with AFib shouldn’t be a problem,” says N. A. Mark Estes, MD, director of the Cardiac Arrhythmia Center at Tufts University School of Medicine. Plan ahead so your trip is fun … Read more
By Robert PreidtHealthDay Reporter TUESDAY, July 13, 2021 (HealthDay News) — Athletes have a much higher risk of the heart rhythm disorder atrial fibrillation than non-athletes, and younger athletes have a higher risk than older athletes, according to a new report from Britain. Atrial fibrillation (a-fib) is an irregular, often rapid heart rate that can … Read more