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Alcohol May Damage the Heart -- At Least for Some
Booze linked to atrial fibrillation, a dangerous condition that raises stroke risk
Source: HealthDay
Related MedlinePlus Pages: Alcohol, Heart Diseases
Source: MedlinePlus Health News - September 14, 2016 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news
Fewer Major Bleeds on Dabigatran vs Rivaroxaban for AF Fewer Major Bleeds on Dabigatran vs Rivaroxaban for AF
In elderly patients with nonvalvular atrial fibrillation (AF), dabigatran and rivaroxaban provide comparable protection against thromboembolic stroke but dabigatran is safer, according to a new analysis.Reuters Health Information
Source: Medscape Medical News Headlines - October 4, 2016 Category: Consumer Health News Tags: Neurology & Neurosurgery News Source Type: news
Are You Getting Older - Or Are You Getting Sleep Apnea?
By Brandon R. Peters, MD
As my 81-year-old grandma likes to remind me on occasion, "It's hell to get old." More than a nuisance, the cumulative decline that comes with aging can significantly compromise one's quality of life and health. What if some of the problems so often associated with growing older didn't need to occur? Better yet, what if some of these physical and mental impairments could be reversed? Consider the role of sleep apnea as an unexpected contributor to many ailments erroneously attributed to aging and the reversals possible with effective treatment.
Sleep Changes with Age
It is clear that sleep chang...
Source: Healthy Living - The Huffington Post - November 15, 2016 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news
Many atrial fibrillation patients missing out on blood thinners
HealthDay News Half of patients hospitalized with atrial fibrillation aren't given blood-thinning drugs that reduce the risk of clots and stroke, a new study finds.
Source: Health News - UPI.com - November 16, 2016 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news
Causes of Death in Anticoagulated Patients With AF Causes of Death in Anticoagulated Patients With AF
This study aimed to analyze and compare causes of death in patients with atrial fibrillation receiving direct oral anticoagulants or warfarin for prevention of stroke and thromboembolism.Journal of the American College of Cardiology
Source: Medscape Today Headlines - January 4, 2017 Category: Consumer Health News Tags: Cardiology Journal Article Source Type: news
(Too) Many Patients With AF Stop Warfarin Within a Year (Too) Many Patients With AF Stop Warfarin Within a Year
Most likely to stop: those who received cardioversion or ablation for the atrial fibrillation. But neither is proven to maintain sinus rhythm and thereby cut stroke risk, researchers note.Heartwire from Medscape
Source: Medscape Medical News Headlines - January 4, 2017 Category: Consumer Health News Tags: Cardiology News Source Type: news
LAAC Versus Medical Treatment in Atrial Fibrillation LAAC Versus Medical Treatment in Atrial Fibrillation
How does the efficacy and safety of percutaneous left atrial appendage closure compare with other strategies for stroke prevention in patients with atrial fibrillation?Heart
Source: Medscape Today Headlines - February 3, 2017 Category: Consumer Health News Tags: Cardiology Journal Article Source Type: news
EMA Recommends EU Marketing of Edoxaban in Atrial Fibrillation EMA Recommends EU Marketing of Edoxaban in Atrial Fibrillation
The recommendation is for prevention of stroke and systemic embolism in atrial fibrillation and for the treatment and prevention of DVT and PE.International Approvals
Source: Medscape Medical News Headlines - February 24, 2017 Category: Consumer Health News Tags: Cardiology News Source Type: news
Management of Atrial Fibrillation in Elderly Adults Management of Atrial Fibrillation in Elderly Adults
This report examines current AF treatment strategies in elderly adults, including both novel oral anticoagulants and interventions for reduction of stroke risk and control of symptoms.Journal of the American Geriatrics Society
Source: Medscape Today Headlines - March 17, 2017 Category: Consumer Health News Tags: Internal Medicine Journal Article Source Type: news
Are Blood Thinners Overused in Patients with Irregular Heartbeat?
Those with low stroke risk might not benefit, new study contendsSource: HealthDay
Related MedlinePlus Pages: Atrial Fibrillation, Blood Thinners
Source: MedlinePlus Health News - March 17, 2017 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news
Better Treatment Might Prevent Hundreds of Thousands of Strokes
Study says too many people aren't getting meds to fight atrial fibrillation, a major cause of these attacks Source: HealthDay Related MedlinePlus Pages: Atrial Fibrillation, Blood Thinners, Stroke
Source: MedlinePlus Health News - May 15, 2017 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news
REVEAL AF Dampens Excitement for the Search for Short-Duration AF REVEAL AF Dampens Excitement for the Search for Short-Duration AF
Dr Mandrola worries that the HRS late-breaker on use of an implantable cardiac monitor to detect subclinical atrial fibrillation may turn more people into patients without a clear benefit in stroke reduction.theheart.org on Medscape
Source: Medscape Today Headlines - May 17, 2017 Category: Consumer Health News Tags: Cardiology Expert Column Source Type: news
Why Chocolate May Be Good for the Heart
Eating chocolate may lower the risk for atrial fibrillation, the irregular heartbeat that can lead to stroke and heart failure.
Source: NYT Health - May 23, 2017 Category: Consumer Health News Authors: NICHOLAS BAKALAR Tags: Chocolate Heart Diet and Nutrition Source Type: news
Chocolate Might Lower Risk Of Irregular Heartbeat, Study Finds
CAMBRIDGE (CBS) – Looking for an excuse to eat chocolate?
There’s good news out of Harvard University, where researchers say including chocolate in your diet could keep your heart healthy.
A study involving more than 55,000 people in Denmark found that those who ate moderate amounts of chocolate were at a lower risk for being diagnosed with atrial fibrillation – a dangerous type of irregular heartbeat that can lead to stroke, heart failure, dementia and death.
Men who love chocolate will be happier than women about the results of this study. The irregular heartbeat risk went down as much as 20 percent for men who ate...
Source: WBZ-TV - Breaking News, Weather and Sports for Boston, Worcester and New Hampshire - May 24, 2017 Category: Consumer Health News Authors: Health – CBS Boston Tags: Health Local News Syndicated Local Chocolate Harvard University Study Source Type: news
High blood pressure symptoms - how measuring your pulse could save your life
HIGH blood pressure can put people at risk of a condition called atrial fibrillation - which can increase the risk of stroke and heart failure.
Source: Daily Express - Health - May 25, 2017 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news
