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Topic: Atrial Fibrillation
![]() Scientists trained a computer (a neural network or artificial intelligence) to evaluate electrocardiograms (ECGs) to predict which patients are likely to develop an irregular heartbeat – even when doctors interpreted the test results as normal. (American Heart Association) «Read the rest of this article» Sections: News | No Comments
American Heart Association says American Indians may have a higher risk for Irregular Heartbeat
AFib affects approximately 2.7 million people in the United States, and it is a serious disorder that can increase the risk for stroke and other cardiovascular diseases. ![]() Atrial fibrillation, also known as irregular heartbeat, occurred more often among American Indians than among other racial and ethnic groups, according to new research. (American Heart Association) «Read the rest of this article» Sections: News | No Comments
American Heart Association says Former NFL Players may face higher risk of Atrial Fibrillation
![]() Former NFL athletes had lower risk factors for cardiovascular disease, including type 2 diabetes and high blood pressure, and had lower resting heart rates compared to the control group, yet the incidence of atrial fibrillation was still higher. (American Heart Association) «Read the rest of this article» Sections: News | No Comments
American Heart Association says when Heart Disease runs in the Family, Exercise may be Best DefenseAmerican Heart Association Circulation Journal Report
Data assessed from roughly a half-million people in the UK Biobank database showed that greater grip strength, more physical activity and better cardiorespiratory fitness are all associated with reduced risk for heart attacks and stroke, even among people with a genetic predisposition for heart disease. «Read the rest of this article» Sections: News | No Comments
American Heart Association says Survivors of Childhood Heart Defects may have higher risk of Premature DementiaCirculation Journal Report
With improved newborn and childhood treatments, more people born with heart defects survive into adulthood. A 2016 study published in Circulation estimated that approximately 1.4 million adults are living with congenital heart defects in the United States. ![]() Children born with heart defects are more likely to survive into old age because of improved early treatments, but they may be more likely to develop early-onset dementia than people born without heart defects. (American Heart Association) «Read the rest of this article» Sections: News | No Comments
American Heart Association says Men develop Irregular Heartbeat earlier than WomenCirculation Journal Report
In atrial fibrillation, the upper chambers of the heart, or atria, quiver instead of beat to move blood effectively. ![]() The risk of developing the irregular rhythm known as atrial fibrillation rises with increasing age and weight. «Read the rest of this article» Sections: News | No Comments
American Heart Association says Fish Oil Supplements may help prevent death after a Heart Attack but lack evidence of cardiovascular benefit for the general populationAmerican Heart Association Science Advisory
“We cannot make a recommendation to use omega-3 fish oil supplements for primary prevention of cardiovascular disease at this time,” said David Siscovick, M.D., M.P.H., chair of the writing committee of the new science advisory published in the American Heart Association journal Circulation. ![]() Omega-3 fish oil supplements prescribed by a healthcare provider may be reasonable for patients who have had a heart attack. (American Heart Association) «Read the rest of this article» Sections: News | No Comments
American Heart Association reports Overweight and obese people are burdened by cardiovascular disease at younger agesAmerican Heart Association Meeting Report
![]() Overweight and obese people have a higher risk of developing cardiovascular disease in their lifetime. (American Heart Association) «Read the rest of this article» Sections: News | No Comments
American Heart Association says Pregnancy and Heart Disease research highlighted in special Women’s-Focus Journal IssueAmerican Heart Association Rapid Access Journal Report
Atrial fibrillation is an irregular heartbeat that can lead to blood clots, stroke, heart failure and other heart-related complications.
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American Heart Association reports Poor Sleep may increase risk for Irregular Heart RhythmsAmerican Heart Association Meeting Report
Obstructive sleep apnea, sleep interrupted by pauses in breathing, is a known risk for atrial fibrillation – an irregular heartbeat that can lead to strokes, heart failure and other heart-related complications. But whether there’s a relationship between disrupted sleep and atrial fibrillation even when there’s no sleep apnea is unclear. ![]() Poor sleep – even if you don’t have sleep apnea – may be linked to higher risks of developing an irregular heartbeat. (American Heart Association) «Read the rest of this article» Sections: News | No Comments
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