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2012-02-05
Various techniques help heal broken heartsLeader-TelegramGregory was diagnosed with atrial fibrillation - the most common irregular heart rhythm - close to four years ago and was treated successfully with radiofrequency ablation. This 3-D "map" shows electrical activity of the heart.and more »
2012-02-06
Easy-to-use blood thinners likely to replace CoumadinMedical XpressAtrial fibrillation is the most common form of irregular heartbeat, and a major cause of stroke in the elderly. Electrical signals, which regulate the heartbeat, become erratic. Instead of beating regularly, the upper chambers of the heart quiver.and more »
2012-02-02
Fars News AgencyCardiac Telemetry Identifies Atrial Fibrillation in Cryptogenic StrokeMedscapeFebruary 2, 2012 (New Orleans, Louisiana) — Outpatient cardiac telemetry over 21 days detects occult paroxysmal atrial fibrillation (PAF) in almost 20% of patients with cryptogenic cerebral ischemia, a new study shows. Investigators from Henry Ford ...Heart Arrhythmias Unknown Stroke CausedailyRxISC Feature: Telemetry shows promise for cryptogenic stroke detectionCardiovascular BusinessCardiac telemetry identifies AF in cryptogenic strokeTheHeart.OrgCardiology Today -Clinical Psychiatry News Digital Network -MarketWatch (press release)all 21 news articles »
2012-01-12
USA TODAYAtrial fibrillation: What you don't feel can still hurt youLos Angeles TimesIt's widely known that a person with atrial fibrillation is at increased risk of stroke. A-fib, as it's called, is a condition in which there's misfiring in the electrical system of the heart's blood-collection chambers, causing these -- the atria ...Silent Atrial Fibrillation Increases Stroke RiskMedscapeMany with atrial fibrillation get improper careSTLtoday.comAtrial Fibrillation Patients Can Suffer Stroke Without Proper CareThirdAgeUSA TODAY -MedPage Todayall 61 news articles »
2012-02-03
AHA: Rivaroxaban lowers brain bleed risk in A-fibClinical AdvisorHealthDay News -- A once daily oral dose of rivaroxaban (Xarelto) significantly lowers the risk for intracranial hemorrhage (ICH) in patients with atrial fibrillation (AF) who are at moderate to high risk for stroke, according to data presented at the ...and more »
2012-02-01
Zee NewsOmega-3s tied to lower risk of heart arrhythmiaReutersAccording to some estimates, up to nine percent of Americans will develop atrial fibrillation, a heart-rhythm abnormality that can lead to stroke and heart failure, by the time they reach their 80s. There are few treatments for the condition and they ...Omega-3 linked to lower heart arrhythmia riskVancouver SunDiet Rich in Omega-3s Lowers Arrhythmia RiskFood Product DesignOmega-3's for heart rhythmAmerican Council on Science and HealthTopNews Arab Emiratesall 59 news articles »
2012-02-01
Surveyed U.S. Cardiologists Indicate That They Would Prescribe Cardiome ...MarketWatch (press release)Decision Resources' analysis of the atrial fibrillation drug market also finds that, based on clinical data and the opinions of interviewed thought leaders, amiodarone (Sanofi-Aventis's Cordarone, generics) has earned Decision Resources' proprietary ...and more »
2012-02-03
MD NewsPotential new treatment for atrial fibrillationHealthCanal.comA potential new blood thinning treatment to prevent strokes in patients with atrial fibrillation (a common form of irregular heartbeat) could have fewer dangerous side effects than the traditional treatment, warfarin. Research has found that the drug ...Rivaroxaban Has Less Risk of Brain Bleeding in Patients at High Risk for StrokeMarketWatch (press release)Intracranial Bleed Risk Higher in Warfarin Than Rivaroxaban UsersFamily Practice News Digital NetworkAHA: Rivaroxaban Tied to Lower Brain Bleed Risk in A-FibDoctors LoungeCardiology Today -Barchester Healthcareall 20 news articles »
2012-02-01
Preoperative left atrial dysfunction and risk of postoperative atrial ...The Journal of Thoracic and Cardiovascular SurgeryObjective: Postoperative atrial fibrillation complicating general thoracic surgery increases morbidity and stroke risk. We aimed to determine whether preoperative atrial dysfunction or other echocardiographic markers are associated with postoperative ...
2012-02-03
MediplacementsHidden Afib Common in Stroke of Unknown CauseMedPage TodayThis retrospective study of patients receiving telemetry within six months of a cryptogenic event, found a high rate of atrial fibrillation in these patients. NEW ORLEANS -- One patient in five with an unexplained stroke or transient ischemic attack ...Stroke Risk: What Erratic Heart Rhythms May Mean For YouHuffington PostAre erratic heartbeats tied to unexplained strokes?PostnoonUnexplained strokes caused by erratic heart beatMediplacementsall 7 news articles »
2012-01-10
Four interventions to enhance the care and treatment of individuals with atrial fibrillation debuted today during a press briefing hosted by The American College of Physicians Foundation’s Initiative on Atrial Fibrillation and Stroke Prevention.
2012-02-06
( Loyola University Health System ) Within a few years, a new generation of easy-to-use blood-thinning drugs will likely replace Coumadin for patients with irregular heartbeats who are at risk for stroke, according to a journal article by Loyola University Medical Center physicians.
2012-01-29
Atrial fibrillation, it's the most common form of heart irregularity. YNN's Marcie Fraser reports on AFIB causes, symptoms and treatment.
2012-02-01
Decision Resources, one of the world’s leading research and advisory firms for pharmaceutical and healthcare issues, finds that surveyed U.S. cardiologists indicate that they would prescribe Cardiome/Merck’s oral vernakalant and Gilead/Menarini’s ranolazine to 13 percent of their atrial fibrillation patients.
2012-01-10
About 2.6 million Americans have atrial fibrillation -- or Afib -- but many of them are not getting the kind of healthcare that could prevent a devastating stroke. A national initiative to improve the care of people with Afib was unveiled Tuesday that experts hope will mark a turning point in how the disorder is addressed.
2012-01-11
LOS ANGELES • About 2.6 million Americans have atrial fibrillation — or Afib — but many of them are not getting the kind of health care that could prevent a devastating stroke. A national initiative to improve the care of people with Afib was unveiled Tuesday that experts hope will mark a turning point in how the disorder is addressed.
2012-02-02
THURSDAY, Feb. 2 (HealthDay News) -- A new medication that helps prevent strokes in people with the abnormal heart rhythm disorder known as atrial fibrillation poses less risk of bleeding in the brain than a commonly used drug, research comparing rivaroxaban (Xarelto) and warfarin suggests.
2012-01-31
Research and Markets has announced the addition of Frost & Sullivan's new report "Analysis of the Anticoag
2012-01-16
MUNICH, January 16, 2012 /PRNewswire/ - For European Media Only Collection of real life data from 5,000 atrial fibrillation patients (AF) across seven countries will generate invaluable insights into one of Europe´s leading causes of …
2012-02-01
Decision Resources, one of the world’s leading research and advisory firms for pharmaceutical and healthcare issues, finds that surveyed U.S. cardiologists indicate that they would prescribe Cardiome/Merck’s oral vernakalant and Gilead/Menarini’s ranolazine to 13 percent of their atrial fibrillation patients.
2012-02-06
A ver que nos trae el #NEJM con "Subclinical Atrial Fibrillation and the Risk of Stroke"
2012-02-06
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2012-02-06
Upper Normal Blood Pressures Predict Incident Atrial Fibrillation in Healthy Middle-Aged Men http://t.co/5POAcMnZ
2012-02-06
Upper Normal Blood Pressures Predict Incident Atrial Fibrillation in Healthy Middle-Aged Men http://t.co/AaTWZ2Gb
2012-02-06
Upper Normal Blood Pressures Predict Incident Atrial Fibrillation in Healthy Middle-Aged Men http://t.co/DxyCMvu3
2012-02-06
Atrial fibrillation linked to adverse outcomes after PCI: Patients with periprocedural atrial fibrillation are a... http://t.co/4TaPNu0Y
2012-02-06
Can't anybody fix Atrial Fibrillation? Meds. are of limited use and true ablation "cure" rates are dismal.
2012-02-06
For Atrial #Fibrillation Patients, #Rivaroxaban Has Less Risk Of Brain Bleeding In Patients At High Risk For Stroke: http://t.co/ETj58rMX
2012-02-06
What role should omega-3 supplementation play in heart health? http://t.co/TxKL5n9P
2012-02-06
A personal testament on Atrial Fibrillation. Are you at high risk?
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2012-02-06
Atrial Fibrillation Ablation: The State of the Art based on the Venicechart International Consensus Document: In... http://t.co/nchWDSu9
2012-02-06
RT @NSH_StPete: Tomorrow Dr. Robert Sheppard will be speaking about atrial fibrillation at noon. http://t.co/2HoD3PJh #stpete
2012-02-06
RT @DahnYogaWorks: Using yoga to treat depression and anxiety symptoms may help atrial fibrillation patients http://t.co/sy2WBgv0 #Depression_and_Anxiety
2012-02-06
This 70 year old man from the US presents following a fall. He is anticoagulated for atrial fibrillation. Which... http://t.co/NqosgKwY
2012-02-06
Tomorrow Dr. Robert Sheppard will be speaking about atrial fibrillation at noon. We will also be hosting our... http://t.co/ZN0oPpoK
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