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Heart Arrhythmias

Study: Steroids reduce AF risk after cardiac surgery

October 02, 2008
A new study in Finland has shown that taking corticosteroids after heart surgery may help reduce the risk of atrial fibrillation (AF). AF is a kind of heart arrhythmia that can increase patients' risk of stroke and other complications following cardiac surgery. Researchers found that patients who were given the corticosteroid hydrocortisone after heart surgery reduced their AF risk by 37 percent over those who took a placebo. Read more »

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The Connection Between Blood Pressure and Heart Rate
By Lisa Nelson , Health Expert

Lisa Nelson RD #12: Many individuals that visit MyHeartCentral are confused about the relationship... Read more »

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Where can I find potassium? Can I eat too much?
By Patrika Tsai , Health Expert

...toxicity or having too much potassium may manifest as abnormal heart rhythms or palpitations... Read more »

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Ask the Expert: What are Healthy Resting Heart Rates for Men and Women?
By Dr. Larry Weinrauch , Health Expert

Question: What are healthy resting heart rates for men and women of different ages? Answer: Normal... Read more »

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Know How to Recognize the Signs of Stroke
By Larry Weinrauch , Health Expert

A stroke is a "brain attack" that doctors name "cerebro" (brain) "vascular" (blood vessel)... Read more »

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Osteoarthritis Questions for your Physician
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...so. In addition, other medical problems (certain heart arrhythmias, stroke, clot formation) may... Read more »

Health Guide

Electrical injury
...contraction Muscular pain Bone fractures Headache Hearing impairment Seizures Heart arrhythmias Cardiac arrest Respiratory failure Unconsciousness ... Read more »
Arrhythmias
Dysrhythmias; Abnormal heart rhythms; Bradycardia; Tachycardia Prevention Taking steps to prevent coronary artery disease may reduce your chance of developing an... Read more »
Arrhythmia Patient Guide
...Cures Arrhythmias. Reuters Health Information Services, Inc., May 10, 1999. New Device Helps Treat Abnormal Heart Rhythms. Reuters Health Information Services, Inc., May 10, 1999. Abben RP,... Read more »
Intravascular ultrasound
...was inserted Damage to a blood vessel Complete blockage of blood flow in a certain area Heart arrhythmias Allergic reaction to any dye used during the test Stroke ... Read more »
Preventing intestinal ischemia and infarction
...smoking can help prevent this disease. Prompt treatment of hernias and control of risk factors such as heart arrhythmias, high blood pressure, and cholesterol may also help. Read more »

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