Irregular Heart Rhythms
Two studies have linked the osteoporosis meds Fosamax and Reclast to irregular heart rhythms in a small number of women. The signs of heart problems were more pronounced with Reclast, but they were also seen in patients taking Fosamax. Researchers say the overall risk is small and that women who are at high risk for fractures should keep taking the meds.
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Fosamax Linked to Heart Rhythm Trouble
Big news today in the world of osteoporosis: A study in the April 28 Archives of Internal Medicine shows that the osteoporosis drug Fosamax... Read more »
Paroxysmal Atrial Tachycardia (PAT): Irregular Heart Beats
What we call normal rhythm is stimulated by a group of cells in the upper chamber of our heart called the atrium. This group of cells is in... Read more »
Atrial Fibrillation: America's Most Common Abnormal Heart Rhythm
The first thing I noticed about atrial fibrillation had nothing to do with my heart or chest. The first thing I noticed was that my lips... Read more »
Atrial Bigeminy
I was recently diagnosed with atrial bigeminy. Could you tell me what it is and a little bit about its symptoms? How do I know I need to... Read more »
My heart is thick, why? Causes of left ventricular hypertrophy
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Risk score may predict abnormal heart rhythm
Weighing a combination of risk factors could help doctors predict which patients are the most likely to develop atrial fibrillation, a new study... 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 »
ICU Patients at Risk for Rare Heart Rhythm Condition
A statement from the American Heart Association and the American College of Cardiology are warning health care professionals that certain medications... Read more »
Music, heart can keep the same rhythm
A new study in Italy has found that people's cardiovascular rhythms can "sync" with musical ones. For their experiment, scientists used several... Read more »
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 »
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