iRhythm Technologies receives another FDA 510(k) for AFib monitoring system
The latest clearance is for an algorithm that characterizes how much atrial fibrillation a patient is experiencing over time. (Source: mobihealthnews)
Source: mobihealthnews - July 22, 2022 Category: Information Technology Source Type: news
Consumer Health: Living with atrial fibrillation
At least 2.7 million people in the U.S. are living with atrial fibrillation, according to the American Heart Association. And because the risk of developing it increases with age and people are living longer, medical researchers predict the frequency will rise dramatically over the next few years. Atrial fibrillation is an irregular and often rapid heart rhythm that can lead to blood clots in the heart. Atrial fibrillation increases the risk of stroke, heart failure and… (Source: News from Mayo Clinic)
Source: News from Mayo Clinic - July 22, 2022 Category: Databases & Libraries Source Type: news
A-Fib Linked to Worse Hospital Outcomes in Multiple Myeloma
WEDNESDAY, July 20, 2022 -- Overall, 13.1 percent of hospitalized patients with multiple myeloma (MM) have atrial fibrillation, which is associated with worse outcomes, according to a study recently published in Cureus.
Inimfon Jackson, M.D.,... (Source: Drugs.com - Pharma News)
Source: Drugs.com - Pharma News - July 20, 2022 Category: Pharmaceuticals Source Type: news
Strokes in Atrial Fibrillation: The Tip of the Iceberg Strokes in Atrial Fibrillation: The Tip of the Iceberg
What have we learned about brain injury and cognitive decline in patients with atrial fibrillation? This editorial discusses the results from a recent study.European Heart Journal (Source: Medscape Today Headlines)
Source: Medscape Today Headlines - July 19, 2022 Category: Consumer Health News Tags: Cardiology Journal Article Source Type: news
Pills have stopped my heart flutter so do I still need them?
DR ELLIE CANNON: Atrial fibrillation, also known as AF, is a common heart-rhythm problem in which the beating pattern becomes very fast and irregular. (Source: the Mail online | Health)
Source: the Mail online | Health - July 16, 2022 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news
