Bodybuilder Undergoes Heart Surgery After Drinking Cold Water Following His Workout Sessions

Medicine & Technology Feb 29, 2024

A bodybuilder ended up getting heart surgery for drinking cold water after a workout session. Continue reading to know the full story.

Engineered Heart Cells Developed To Better Understand Genetic Mechanisms of Atrial Fibrillation

Feb 27, 2024

A team of researchers has engineered a more accurate model for understanding atrial fibrillation and its response to treatment. Learn more about it in this article.

Can Shopping Trolleys Save Lives? Scientists Explore the Potential of ECG Sensors in Supermarket Carts To Detect Atrial Fibrillation

Jul 03, 2023

Researchers from the UK used shopping trolleys to assess stroke risk in 2,000 shoppers, revealing intriguing findings. Continue reading to learn more information.

Atrial Fibrillation 'AFib' Treatment Through Catheter Ablation May Reduce One's Risk of Developing Dementia, Study Says

Apr 25, 2023

Catheter treatment of atrial fibrillation, a prevalent heart condition involving irregular rhythm, may reduce dementia risk. Read to learn more.

Smartwatches and Fitness Wearables Can Monitor Irregular Heartbeats, Study Suggests

Nov 09, 2022

A new study claims that smartwatches and other wearables with ECG can monitor irregular heartbeat that can lead to atrial fibrillation. Know more about this news here, read now!

Apixaban on Patients With AFib, VHD Had Better Results Than Rivaroxaban, Study Reveals

Oct 19, 2022

Researchers compared the efficacy and safety of apixaban and rivaroxaban in treating atrial fibrillation and valvular heart disease (VHD). Read the article to know the more on the results of their study.

Atrial Fibrillation High Risk Group Revealed in Study Involving a Million Patients

Oct 19, 2022

A new study revealed that the consumption of several drugs may lead to atrial fibrillation. Continue reading to know more about it. Marijuana Users Are 35 Percent More Prone To Develop

Smartwatches Can Detect Atrial Fibrillation; How Accurate Are the Results These Devices Can Produce Compare to ECGs?

Oct 16, 2022

A study suggests that the diagnosis of AFib using smartwatches was precise when testing people with similar clinical profiles. Read to know more.

Tall Women are More Prone to Develop Atrial Fibrillation Than Men [STUDY]

Sep 01, 2022

A new study showed that taller women have a higher risk to acquire atrial fibrillation than men. Continue reading to know more about these findings.

Heart Arrhythmia: Alcoholic Drink Not Caffeine Or Sleep Deprivation Could Trigger Irregular Heartbeat, Study Says

Nov 24, 2021

A new study shows that alcohol alone and not caffeine or sleep deprivation might trigger irregular heartbeat or a condition called heart arrhythmia.

Athletes at Higher Risk of Experiencing Heart Condition That May Lead to Stroke

Jul 13, 2021

A study found that athletes have more than twice the risk of experiencing irregular heart rhythms or atrial fibrillation that also increases the risk of stroke. Younger athletes are found to have a higher risk compared to older athletes.

A-Fib Patients May Be Getting The Wrong Dosage Of Their Blood Thinner Medications, Study Reveals

Jun 07, 2017

A study revealed that some atrial fibrillation (A-Fib) patients may be getting overdose or underdose from their prescribed blood thinner.

Chocolate Consumption Could Decrease The Risk Of Heart Flutter If Consumed On A Regular Basis

May 24, 2017

A new study has discovered that regular consumption of chocolate could lower the risk of heart flutter.

Shocking Effects Of Stroke: Atrial Fibrillation Patients Undergoing Aspirin Treatment Have Higher Risk of Massive Bleeding

May 15, 2017

A new finding pointed that stroke affected patients who are undergoing long-term aspirin medication have greater chance of secondary stroke than those who aren't habituated to aspirin therapy; Know more here

Atrial Fibrillation: Check Out How Alcohol & Caffeine Affect A-Fib

Mar 27, 2017

Many foods and drinks include caffeine such as tea, coffee, chocolate and energy drinks. Caffeine is only dangerous for people suffering from Atrial Fibrillation at a very high dose and in extraordinary circumstances.