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Rate Control or Rhythm Control — Which Is Better For Atrial Fibrillation: New Findings From the RECORD AF Registry

Written by Mellanie True Hills on November 20, 2009 - 6:40am

RECORD AF registry findings were presented at the American Heart Association Scientific Sessions. This registry looked at how newly-diagnosed afib patients were being managed in the real world. These results differed from previously-reported research, such as the AFFIRM (Atrial Fibrillation Follow-up Investigation of Rhythm Management) trial.

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Atrial Fibrillation

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New Study Finds NT-proBNP Levels Predict New Atrial Fibrillation (AF) Up To Sixteen Years in Advance

Written by Mellanie True Hills on November 16, 2009 - 8:54am

A new study reports that blood levels of a protein hormone called N-terminal pro-B-type natriuretic peptide (NT-proBNP) predicts new atrial fibrillation, regardless of other afib risk factors.

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Atrial Fibrillation

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Obesity Seems to Alter Heart Structure

November 9, 2009 - 3:23pm

MONDAY, Nov. 9 (HealthDay News) -- Obesity is a major risk factor for left atrial enlargement, which increases the risk of atrial fibrillation, stroke and death, a new study shows.

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Sleep Apnea Multiplies Risk of Arrhythmias Like Atrial Fibrillation — Odds Are 18 Times Higher

Written by Mellanie True Hills on November 2, 2009 - 7:04am

Sleep apnea, a sleep disorder that disrupts breathing during sleep, is believed to be linked to atrial fibrillation (AF) but until now, we didn’t know if apnea could actually trigger arrhythmias like afib. Now a new study shows the odds of having an abnormal heartbeat are 18 times higher immediately after an apnea episode, compared to the risk during normal sleep breathing.

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Atrial Fibrillation

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October 29, 2009 is World Stroke Day: What Atrial Fibrillation Patients Should Know About Stroke Risk

Written by Mellanie True Hills on October 29, 2009 - 6:42am

Learn more about World Stroke Day and what atrial fibrillation patients need to know about their stroke risk.

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Atrial Fibrillation

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Having Atrial Fibrillation Procedure Within Two Years Slashes Risk of Afib Recurrence

Written by Mellanie True Hills on October 29, 2009 - 6:36am

Research shows the sooner an atrial fibrillation surgical procedure is done, the less likely afib is to recur.

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Atrial Fibrillation

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Are You at Risk For Cancer From Heart and Atrial Fibrillation Procedures?

Written by Mellanie True Hills on October 28, 2009 - 8:58am

Do you go through medical procedures without paying attention to the risks involved from continued radiation exposure?

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Atrial Fibrillation

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Coumadin or Warfarin? Which Do You Need?

Written by Mellanie True Hills on October 27, 2009 - 7:54am

The controversy among those with atrial fibrillation continues on whether or not you should be on Coumadin or warfarin.

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Atrial Fibrillation

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Dabigatran and Rivaroxaban as Possible Coumadin Replacements: Video

Written by Mellanie True Hills on October 26, 2009 - 10:21am

If you're on Coumadin or warfarin for your atrial fibrillation, you're probably interested in the coming replacements for it. In part 2 of our Coumadin series, Dr. Manish Shah, Electrophysiologist at Washington Hospital Center in Washington, DC, talks about the clotting cascade and two drugs that are potential replacements for Coumadin.

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Atrial Fibrillation

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New Findings About Atrial Fibrillation and Obstructive Sleep Apnea

Written by Mellanie True Hills on October 23, 2009 - 6:13am

In news from Boston Atrial Fibrillation Symposium 2009, Mellanie True Hills heard some startling new information about atrial fibrillation and obstructive sleep apnea. She interviewed ablation pioneer Dr. Warren (Sonny) Jackman on video about those findings.

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Atrial Fibrillation

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Rate Control or Rhythm Control — Which Is Better For Atrial Fibrillation: New Findings From the RECORD AF Registry

New Study Finds NT-proBNP Levels Predict New Atrial Fibrillation (AF) Up To Sixteen Years in Advance

Obesity Seems to Alter Heart Structure

Sleep Apnea Multiplies Risk of Arrhythmias Like Atrial Fibrillation — Odds Are 18 Times Higher

October 29, 2009 is World Stroke Day: What Atrial Fibrillation Patients Should Know About Stroke Risk

Having Atrial Fibrillation Procedure Within Two Years Slashes Risk of Afib Recurrence

Are You at Risk For Cancer From Heart and Atrial Fibrillation Procedures?

Coumadin or Warfarin? Which Do You Need?

Dabigatran and Rivaroxaban as Possible Coumadin Replacements: Video

New Findings About Atrial Fibrillation and Obstructive Sleep Apnea

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