Atrial Fibrillation
Atrial fibrillation after angioplasty a bad sign: study
April 29, 2009
Expert & Community Posts
Fosamax and Atrial Fibrillation Concerns
By Neil Gonter, MD , Health Expert...advised me to start taking Fosamax. My mother has atrial fibrillation. I was recently heard... Read more »
What Causes Atrial Fibrillation
By Dr. Kirk Laman: Wholehearted Cardiologist , Health Expert...to a cardiologist after being newly diagnosed with Atrial fibrillation. He suffered from... Read more »
Atrial Fibrillation: Should I Be Worried?
By Dr. Kirk Laman: Wholehearted Cardiologist , Health Expert...that she had an abnormal cardiac arrhythmia called Atrial Fibrillation. She and the daughter... Read more »
I have Atrial Fibrillation: Will I be on Coumadin® Forever?
By Dr. Kirk Laman: Wholehearted Cardiologist , Health Expert......used medication is called Coumadin®.) Because Atrial Fibrillation can lead to stagnant... Read more »
Why Do Blood Clots Form in Atrial Fibrillation?
By Dr. Kirk Laman: Wholehearted Cardiologist , Health Expert...dreaded complication of the abnormal heart rhythm aka, Atrial Fibrillation. By itself the... Read more »
Health Guide
Atrial fibrillation/flutter
......conduction system of the heart. Normally, the atria and ventricles contract in a coordinated manner. In atrial fibrillation and flutter, the atria are stimulated to contract very quickly... Read more »Atrial fibrillation/flutter
......as dofetilide, amiodarone, or ibutilide. Long-term treatment varies depending on the cause of the atrial fibrillation or flutter. Medication may include beta-blockers, calcium channel... Read more »Atrial fibrillation/flutter
Auricular fibrillation; A-fib Prevention Follow the health care provider's recommendations for the treatment of underlying disorders. Avoid binge drinking. Read more »Atrial fibrillation/flutter
...heart beat. The pulse may feel rapid, irregular, or both. The normal heart rate is 60 to 100, but in atrial fibrillation/flutter the heart rate may be 100 to 175. Blood pressure may be normal or... Read more »Prevent Heart Attack, Follow these Guidelines
...fast blood glucose levels of less than 110 mg/dL and hemoglobin A1C of less than 7 percent. Control Atrial Fibrillation. People with atrial fibrillation should use anticoagulants to reduce the... Read more »Images
Medications
...rate if you have a fast/irregular heartbeat (such as atrial fibrillation). It helps to lower the... Read more »
...treat a certain type of irregular heartbeat (chronic atrial fibrillation).Treating heart failure... Read more »
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May 30, 2008(Ivanhoe Newswire) -- A drug to prevent fractures in women with osteoporosis may be linked to an abnormal heart rhythm. A new study reveals... Read summary »
Hidden Heart Disease Impacts Endurance Athletes
July 13, 2009(Ivanhoe Newswire) -- There are a few endurance athletes for whom regular athletic training will increase the risk of cardiac arrhythmias and even... Read summary »
New Heart Procedure Brings Results
October 29, 2008(Ivanhoe Newswire) -- A newer procedure that targets pulmonary veins may be more beneficial to patients with atrial fibrillation than a more... Read summary »
Clinical trial: Thermocool catheter use in patients with atrial fibrillation
October 02, 2008This is a study to compare the safety and effectiveness of the Navistar Thermocool catheter to anti-arrhythmic drug therapy in patients with atrial... Read summary »
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