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Atrial Fibrillation & Stroke Prevention--StopAfib.org interviews Dr. Daniel Singer
Fri, Feb 3rd 2012
StopAfib.org
StopAfib.org interviews Dr. Daniel Singer of Harvard Medical School.In this video interview, Dr. Singer discussed topics covered in the stroke prevention in atrial fibrillation symposium he moderated at the Boston AF Symposium 2011. Read more
New Help for the Heart
Fri, Feb 3rd 2012
Mailtribune.com
3-D imaging technology helps doctors prepare for ventricular tachycardia ablations.Read more
Atrial arrhythmias detected by pacemakers increase risk of stroke
Thu, Feb 2nd 2012
St. Louis American
An irregular heartbeat that you don’t even feel but can be picked up by a pacemaker is associated with a significantly increased risk of stroke, says a new McMaster University study.
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Omega-3s tied to lower risk of heart arrhythmia
Thu, Feb 2nd 2012
Reuters
According to some estimates, up to nine percent of Americans will develop atrial fibrillation, a heart-rhythm abnormality that can lead to stroke and heart failure, by the time they reach their 80s. There are few treatments for the condition and they ...
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Heart Arrhythmias Unknown Stroke Cause
Thu, Feb 2nd 2012
dailyRx
A new finding suggests about 20 percent of strokes with an undetermined cause may have been prompted by a heart arrhythmia episode. The strokes were caused by intermittent atrial fibrillation, a common heart rhythm disorder that can be a permanent condition for some patients, a new study found.
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To Your Health: Heart's electrical system
Thu, Feb 2nd 2012
SouthtownStar
Did you know your heart has an electrical system? In fact, it’s a bit like the electrical wiring in your home.
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London 2012: Rower Tom James treated for Atrial Fibrillation
Wed, Feb 1st 2012
BBC News
James from Wrexham said he thought he had "picked up a bug" over Christmas which then began to manifest as a high heart rate so doctors sent for him tests. He was found to be suffering from Atrial Fibrillation (AF) which, he says, was successfully ...
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Bright Medical Joins Blood Pressure Battle
Wed, Feb 1st 2012
PR Web (press release)
However, new studies indicate high-normal blood pressure, or prehypertension, also carries a higher risk for atrial fibrillation. High-normal blood pressure is typically defined as having a systolic number between 120 and 139 and a diastolic number ...
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First Patient Enrolled in Medtronic-Supported Head-to-Head Clinical Trial ...
Wed, Feb 1st 2012
MarketWatch (press release)
Results from the trial, expected in 2014, could potentially impact atrial fibrillation treatment guidelines by providing further clinical evidence regarding the benefits of the Arctic Front system in treating a largely underserved patient population.
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Single atrial fibrillation ablation procedure achieves ... - CXVascular
Wed, Feb 1st 2012
Researchers in Germany achieve 98% acute pulmonary vein isolation, with 77% of patients in sinus rhythm at approximately nine months follow-up.
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New AF ablation consensus document previewed at symposium
Wed, Feb 1st 2012
Cardiology Today
BOSTON — Physicians who care for patients with atrial fibrillation can anticipate a soon-to-be-released international consensus document on catheter and surgical ablation techniques. The document, an update to the first AF consensus document released ...
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Doctor specializes in electrophysiology
Wed, Feb 1st 2012
DesMoinesRegister.com
Dr. Denise Sorrentino of the Iowa Heart Center is excited by the advancements made in her field, electrophysiology, which offers low-risk, curative procedures for patients
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Yoga may have positive effect on anxiety, depression, arrhythmia burden
Wed, Feb 1st 2012
Cardiology Today
BOSTON — Patients with atrial fibrillation who practice yoga appear to be less anxious and depressed and have an overall better quality of life, a speaker said at the 17th Annual Boston Atrial Fibrillation Symposium.
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Amiodarone After Lung Surgery Cuts Afib
Tue, Jan 31st 2012
Medpagetoday.com
Postoperative administration of amiodarone after lung cancer resection significantly reduced the risk of atrial fibrillation, results of a randomized clinical trial showed.
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Laser Ballon for Heart Surgery
Tue, Jan 31st 2012
For the first time, surgeons can see what is happening in a patient's heart during operations to correct an abnormal rhythm.
Healthy Living: Atrial Fibrillation
Mon, Jan 30th 2012
Ynn.com
Atrial fibrillation, it's the most common form of heart irregularity. YNN's Marcie Fraser reports on AFIB causes, symptoms and treatment.
London 2012: Rower Tom James treated for Atrial Fibrillation
Mon, Jan 30th 2012
bbc.co.uk
Welsh Olympic rower Tom James says it was a shock to find he had been suffering with a heart condition.
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The Smartphone ECG
Sat, Jan 28th 2012
Coolest-gadgets.com
The CardioDefender is the world's first FDA-approved smartphone ECG (electrocardiogram) system that can actually provide physicians and patients with hospital-quality heart rhythm monitoring all done OUTSIDE of the hospital setting.
Interview with Harvard’s Dr. Singer about Anticoagulants for Stroke Prevention in Atrial Fibrillation
Thu, Jan 26th 2012
Stopafib.org
Dr. Daniel Singer, of the Harvard Medical School and Harvard School of Public Health, led a symposium on atrial fibrillation stroke prevention at Boston Atrial Fibrillation Symposium 2012. In this video interview, Dr. Singer shared with StopAfib.org information from that symposium
John Edwards Has Irregular Heartbeat, Report Says: What Are The Risks?
Wed, Jan 25th 2012
Huffington Post
Irregular heartbeat, also known as heart arrhythmia, occurs when the heart beats too slow or too fast, and can increase the risk of stroke and heart failure, according to the Mayo Clinic. The specifics of Edwards' case are not known, but McCatchy ...
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Patients with Pacemakers May Unknowingly Experience Atrial Fibrillation
Wed, Jan 25th 2012
Disabilitylawclaims.com
Medline Plus reports that patients with pacemakers may unknowingly experience atrial fibrillation. When a heart condition becomes severe and leads to an inability to work for several months, you could qualify to receive long-term disability benefits.
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A 'Robo-doc' Fixed My Fluttering Heart
Tue, Jan 24th 2012
Express.co.uk
NOT many people can claim their life may have been saved by a robot but for Patrick Flood it is no exaggeration.
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Dronedarone gets another chance to prove itself in ranolazine combo trial
Mon, Jan 23rd 2012
Dr Kowey announced plans for the HARMONY trial. HARMONY will be a randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled, parallel-arm, pacemaker-patient-based trial to examine the efficacy and safety of dronedarone/ranolazine (Ranexa, Gilead Sciences) on AF burden.
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New AF ablation consensus document previewed at symposium
Mon, Jan 23rd 2012
Cardiology Today
BOSTON — Physicians who care for patients with atrial fibrillation can anticipate a soon-to-be-released international consensus document on catheter and surgical ablation techniques. The document, an update to the first AF consensus document released ...
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Island hospital, paramedics fight back against heart attack
Mon, Jan 23rd 2012
islandpacket.com
Area paramedics are using new tools to help victims of serious heart problems survive and recover. The procedures and equipment allow vital data to be transmitted to Hilton Head Hospital at the same time patients are being tended by paramedics. Doctors at the hospital, armed the data they've reviewed before the patient arrives, are prepared to treat them immediately.
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Pan-European Stroke Prevention In Atrial Fibrillation Registry - PREFER In AF ...
Wed, Jan 18th 2012
Science 2.0 (press release)
Daiichi Sankyo Europe GmbH today announced the enrolment of the first patient into the PREvention oF thromboembolic events - European Registry in Atrial Fibrillation (PREFER in AF).(1) Taking a comprehensive approach to the patient registry, ...
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Key to stroke prevention: better use of blood thinner drugs in those with atrial fibrillation
Mon, Jan 16th 2012
Boston.com
By Deborah Kotz, Globe Staff Nearly 2.6 million Americans have an abnormal heart rhythm called atrial fibrillation, which makes them five times more likely to have a stroke. Yet research suggests about 60 percent of these patients who wind up having a ...
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New AF ablation consensus doc previewed at Boston AF symposium
Mon, Jan 16th 2012
TheHeart.Org
The document was developed by experts from the Heart Rhythm Society, European Heart Rhythm Association, and European Cardiac Arrhythmia Society, in collaboration with the American College of Cardiology, American Heart Association, and Society of ...
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Silent Afib May Raise Stroke Risk
Fri, Jan 13th 2012
MedPage Today
By Todd Neale, Senior Staff Writer, MedPage Today The presence of any event of subclinical atrial fibrillation in the first three months of the study more than doubled the annualized risk of stroke or peripheral emboli and increased the risk of ...
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Biosense Webster Announces FDA approval of the THERMOCOOL® SF Catheter in the ...
Fri, Jan 13th 2012
EON: Enhanced Online News (press release)
The THERMOCOOL ® SF NAV Catheter is approved in the United States for treatment of drug refractory recurrent symptomatic paroxysmal atrial fibrillation when used with CARTO ® Systems and Type 1 Atrial Flutter for patients 18 years and older. ...
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