Abnormal Heart Rhythms
Weighing a combination of risk factors could help doctors predict which patients are the most likely to develop atrial fibrillation, a new study suggests.
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Atrial Fibrillation: America's Most Common Abnormal Heart Rhythm
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Fosamax Linked to Heart Rhythm Trouble
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Study: Statins may help patients with abnormal heart rhythms
Results of a recent study at Northwestern University show that patients with enlarged hearts demonstrated a 78-percent reduction in mortality rates... Read more »
FDA: No clear heart problems with osteoporosis meds
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) says there are no heart rhythm problems associated with some osteoporosis medications. The conclusion was... Read more »
Arrhythmia Patient Guide
An arrhythmia is any type of irregular heartbeat. It may present itself as a skipped beat, a rapid or slow heart rate, or a continuous... Read more »
Heart Arrhythmia
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An arrhythmia is an irregular rhythm of the heartbeat.The heart has an intricate electrical system that synchronizes its beating. Controlled by its... Read more »
Multaq approved for heart rhythm disorders
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration has approved the drug Multaq to promote normal heart rhythm in people who suffer from atrial fibrillation or... Read more »
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