Anti-Arrhythmic Drugs Linked to Bradycardia in AF Patients Anti-Arrhythmic Drugs Linked to Bradycardia in AF Patients
A new study highlights the risks for syncope and bradycardia as potential side effects with anti-arrhythmic drugs when used for the treatment of atrial fibrillation.Medscape Medical News (Source: Medscape FamilyMedicine Headlines)
Source: Medscape FamilyMedicine Headlines - March 15, 2024 Category: Primary Care Tags: Cardiology Source Type: news
Risk for A-Fib Increased With Consumption of Sugar-Sweetened and Diet Beverages
WEDNESDAY, March 13, 2024 -- Consumption of>2 L/week of sugar-sweetened beverages (SSB) or artificially sweetened beverages (ASB) is associated with an increased risk for atrial fibrillation (AF), according to a study published online March 5 in... (Source: Drugs.com - Pharma News)
Source: Drugs.com - Pharma News - March 13, 2024 Category: Pharmaceuticals Source Type: news
Serious Issues With Slow Heartbeat Flagged for Afib Patients on Antiarrhythmics
(MedPage Today) -- Old concerns about the safety of rhythm control drugs for atrial fibrillation (Afib or AF) resurfaced in a contemporary large Korean population-based study.
Afib patients prescribed antiarrhythmic drugs (AADs) had several-fold... (Source: MedPage Today Cardiovascular)
Source: MedPage Today Cardiovascular - March 11, 2024 Category: Cardiology Source Type: news
Atrial Fibrillation: Guideline Update for Primary Care Atrial Fibrillation: Guideline Update for Primary Care
The latest guidelines address rate vs rhythm control, anticoagulation, and how to respond to device-detected AF.Medscape Family Medicine (Source: Medscape Today Headlines)
Source: Medscape Today Headlines - March 8, 2024 Category: Consumer Health News Tags: Family Medicine/Primary Care Commentary Source Type: news
Artificially Sweetened Drinks Linked to Increased AF Risk Artificially Sweetened Drinks Linked to Increased AF Risk
Drinking 2 L or more of artificially sweetened drinks per week was associated with a 20% increased risk for atrial fibrillation in a new observational study.Medscape Medical News (Source: Medscape Internal Medicine Headlines)
Source: Medscape Internal Medicine Headlines - March 6, 2024 Category: Internal Medicine Tags: Cardiology Source Type: news
Afib Might Be a Not-So-Pleasant Aftertaste of Sweetened Beverages
(MedPage Today) -- Overconsumption of beverages with added sugar or artificial sweetener, already associated with several cardiometabolic diseases, showed new links to atrial fibrillation (Afib or AF) in a prospective cohort study.
Within the... (Source: MedPage Today Cardiovascular)
Source: MedPage Today Cardiovascular - March 6, 2024 Category: Cardiology Source Type: news
Artificially sweetened drinks linked to risk of irregular heartbeat, study finds
Chinese researchers say daily consumption of diet soda can increase atrial fibrillation risk by as much as 20%Consuming two liters of diet soda or other artificially sweetened drinks a day can increase the risk of a dangerous irregular heartbeat by 20% compared with people who drink none, according to a newstudy by researchers in China.The study, from Shanghai, found that people who drink such beverages are more susceptible to a condition known as atrial fibrillation.Continue reading... (Source: Guardian Unlimited Science)
Source: Guardian Unlimited Science - March 5, 2024 Category: Science Authors: Erum Salam Tags: Health Science US news World news Source Type: news
Study finds sweetened drink consumption may be linked to atrial fibrillation
People who consume drinks sweetened either artificially or with sugar may run a heightened risk of developing an irregular heart rhythm, says a new peer-reviewed Chinese study out Tuesday. (Source: Health News - UPI.com)
Source: Health News - UPI.com - March 5, 2024 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news
Drinking seven cans of Diet Coke per week linked to deadly heart condition suffered by President Joe Biden, study warns
Drinking just seven beverages with artificial sweeteners a week could raise the risk of atrial fibrillation, the same condition that President Biden has, a Chinese suggests. (Source: the Mail online | Health)
Source: the Mail online | Health - March 5, 2024 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news
5 Interesting Neurology Studies 5 Interesting Neurology Studies
New insights into long COVID, a rare disorder, and anticoagulation in atrial fibrillation are among the topics discussed by Christoph Diener in his roundup of recent studies in neurology.Medscape Neurology (Source: Medscape Neurology and Neurosurgery Headlines)
Source: Medscape Neurology and Neurosurgery Headlines - February 28, 2024 Category: Neurology Tags: Neurology & Neurosurgery Commentary Source Type: news
Change of Beat in AFib Change of Beat in AFib
Watch Drs Pam Taub, Kamala Tamirisa and Jonathan Piccini discuss atrial fibrillation diagnosis, recent clinical data supporting early rhythm control, and current clinical guidelines.Medscape Medical Affairs (Source: Medscape Today Headlines)
Source: Medscape Today Headlines - February 27, 2024 Category: Consumer Health News Tags: None Virtual Symposium Source Type: news
Texas bodybuilder, 35, suffers from heart failure after drinking ice cold WATER: Liquid kept hitting nerve at back of his throat and triggering underlying condition
Franklin Aribeana, 35, from Houston, Texas , was rushed to the Emergency Room more than 25 times over the past decade-and-a-half suffering from atrial fibrillation, a potentially deadly disorder where the heart beats out of control. (Source: the Mail online | Health)
Source: the Mail online | Health - February 26, 2024 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news
Lung Cancer Radiation May Up AF Risk Lung Cancer Radiation May Up AF Risk
During radiotherapy for non –small cell lung cancer, an incidental dose of radiation to the pulmonary veins may trigger atrial fibrillation, a study has found.Medscape Medical News (Source: Medscape Hematology-Oncology Headlines)
Source: Medscape Hematology-Oncology Headlines - February 23, 2024 Category: Cancer & Oncology Tags: Hematology-Oncology Source Type: news
Apixaban for Cryptogenic Stroke With Atrial Cardiopathy Apixaban for Cryptogenic Stroke With Atrial Cardiopathy
In patients with cryptogenic stroke and evidence of atrial cardiopathy without atrial fibrillation, apixaban did not reduce recurrent stroke vs aspirin in the ARCADIA trial.Medscape Medical News (Source: Medscape Neurology and Neurosurgery Headlines)
Source: Medscape Neurology and Neurosurgery Headlines - February 22, 2024 Category: Neurology Tags: Cardiology Source Type: news
Spinal Cord Injury Tied to Greater Risk for Heart Disease Spinal Cord Injury Tied to Greater Risk for Heart Disease
Risks for myocardial infarction, heart failure, and atrial fibrillation were higher after a spinal cord injury, especially for survivors with severe disability.Medscape Medical News (Source: Medscape Internal Medicine Headlines)
Source: Medscape Internal Medicine Headlines - February 13, 2024 Category: Internal Medicine Tags: Cardiology Source Type: news