Smartwatches may predict higher risk of heart failure: Study – ET HealthWorld

Smartwatches may predict higher risk of heart failure: Study – ET HealthWorld

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

Abnormal Heart Chamber Linked to Higher Dementia Risk: Study

Abnormal Heart Chamber Linked to Higher Dementia Risk: Study

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

Got A-Fib? Shed Pounds Before Treatment to Stop Its Return

Got A-Fib? Shed Pounds Before Treatment to Stop Its Return

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

Why do we feel shortness of breath and when to take it seriously?

Why do we feel shortness of breath and when to take it seriously?

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

Does Marijuana Help AFib?

Does Marijuana Help AFib?

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

Breast Cancer Linked to Higher Odds for Dangerous A-Fib

Breast Cancer Linked to Higher Odds for Dangerous A-Fib

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

Medtronic India launches Cryoablation Catheter to treat Atrial Fibrillation patients – ET HealthWorld

Medtronic India launches Cryoablation Catheter to treat Atrial Fibrillation patients – ET HealthWorld

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

Can Yoga Can Help Your AFib?

Can Yoga Can Help Your AFib?

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

Atrial Fibrillation Travel Tips

Atrial Fibrillation Travel Tips

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

Athletes Face Twice the Odds for A-Fib

Athletes Face Twice the Odds for A-Fib

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