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Periodontitis May Modify Risk for Atrial Fibrillation
THURSDAY, April 11, 2024 – Periodontitis is a risk factor for atrial fibrillation (AF), according to a study published online April 10 in the Journal of the American Heart Association. Shunsuke...
A Hidden Culprit Behind A-Fib: Gum Disease
THURSDAY, April 11, 2024 – Oral health might have an impact on heart health, a new study has found. Folks treated for an irregular heart rhythm were more likely to keep a healthy heartbeat if they...
Exposure to Secondhand Smoke Tied to Risk for Atrial Fibrillation
TUESDAY, April 9, 2024 – Even a small amount of exposure to secondhand smoke (SHS) is linked to a greater risk for atrial fibrillation (AF), according to a study presented at the annual meeting of...
Guidelines Developed for Catheter Ablation of Atrial Fibrillation
WEDNESDAY, April 10, 2024 – In a consensus statement published in the April issue of EP Europace to coincide with the annual meeting of the European Heart Rhythm Association, held from April 7 to 9...
Even a Little Secondhand Smoke Ups Odds for A-Fib
MONDAY, April 8, 2024 – Just a little exposure to secondhand smoke may increase your risk for the heart rhythm disorder atrial fibrillation (A-Fib), a new, large study suggests. People who have...
Risk for A-Fib Increased With Consumption of Sugar-Sweetened and Diet Beverages
WEDNESDAY, March 13, 2024 – Consumption of >2 L/week of sugar-sweetened beverages (SSB) or artificially sweetened beverages (ASB) is associated with an increased risk for atrial fibrillation (AF),...
Sugary or Diet Sodas Could Raise Your Odds for A-fib
TUESDAY, March 5, 2024 – Sipping sodas – sugary or diet – seems to slightly increase a person’s risk of developing a potentially dangerous irregular heart rhythm, a new study shows. Folks had a 20% g...
'No New Concerns' for Biden's Health After Annual Physical
THURSDAY, Feb. 29 2024 – Following an annual physical conducted on Wednesday, President Joe Biden has been found "fit for duty" by his doctor. “The President feels well and this year’s physical ide...
Gene-Based Tests Could Predict Your Odds for Common Illnesses
TUESDAY, Feb. 20, 2024 – Accurate genetic tests for 10 common diseases are nearly ready for everyday use in doctor’s offices, a new study says. Gene scans for 10 common illnesses have been honed to t...
Could Medical Marijuana Be Bad for Heart Patients?
THURSDAY, Jan. 11, 2024 – Medical marijuana might help ease chronic pain, but it also slightly increases a patient’s risk of a dangerous abnormal heart rhythm, a new study says. Patients treated w...
Ease Up on Drinking to Cut Your Risk for 'Holiday Heart'
FRIDAY, Dec. 22, 2023 – Rum-laced eggnog, mulled wine, or a hot toddy all sound good around the holidays, but too much imbibing can increase your risk of “holiday heart syndrome,” doctors warn. Hol...
COVID Can Raise Long-Term Odds for Irregular Heartbeat
MONDAY, Dec. 18, 2023 – Add another post-COVID hazard to the list: Research suggests having the illness could raise risks for dangerous irregular heart beats. According to Swedish researchers, the...
Postoperative A-Fib Tied to Worse Outcomes After Valve Surgery
FRIDAY, Dec. 15, 2023 – Postoperative atrial fibrillation (POAF) is associated with an increased rate of neurologic events and worse long-term survival, according to a study published online Sept....
Ischemic Strokes Less Severe With Left Atrial Appendage Closure in A-Fib
WEDNESDAY, Dec. 6, 2023 – For patients with atrial fibrillation, ischemic strokes (IS) are less often fatal or disabling with left atrial appendage closure (LAAC) prophylaxis than with direct oral...
Guidelines Updated for Prevention, Management of Atrial Fibrillation
TUESDAY, Dec. 5, 2023 – In a clinical practice guideline issued by the American College of Cardiology/American Heart Association and published online Nov. 30 in the Journal of the American College...
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