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Apixaban is a safe alternative to warfarin during catheter ablation of atrial fibrillation and may have a positive effect on cognitive function

Apixaban and warfarin are equally safe during catheter ablation of atrial fibrillation, according to results of the AXAFA-AFNET 5 (Anticoagulation using the direct factor Xa inhibitor apixaban during Atrial Fibrillation catheter Ablation: Comparison to vitamin K antagonist therapy) (German Atrial Fibrillation NETwork (AFNET)) trial presented at European Heart Rhythm Association Congress (EHRA; 18–20 March 2018, Barcelona, Spain). There were similar rates of stroke and bleeding, and an improvement in cognitive function was shown for the first time.

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CPR-AED Awareness: Husband's CPR Saves Wife; AED Saves Student

EVANSTON, IL — Sudden cardiac arrest is one of the leading causes of death in the country, but having someone willing and able to perform CPR ...

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Stressful jobs are associated with a higher risk of heart rhythm disorders

Symptoms include palpitations, weakness, fatigue, feeling light headed, dizziness, and shortness of breath. Atrial fibrillation causes 20–30% of all ...

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Can exercise lead to atrial fibrillation?

Researchers from Italy discuss the connection between exercise and atrial fibrillation, and the implications on physical activity recommendations.

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Take Fainting to Heart

But if there is no explanation and someone has a history of unexplained fainting, there is a chance that it could be down to an arrhythmia. Sudden ...

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Pharmacies across Barking, Havering and Redbridge to play major role in identifying atrial fibrillation

Community pharmacies across Barking, Havering and Redbridge are to play a major part in a scheme which will identify and treat people with atrial ...

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AHA: Retired Electrician Saved by CPR, Jolts From AED

"I did a pulse check, and there was no pulse," Philipp said. "He was not breathing." Philipp started CPR and Paschal regained a pulse. But Paschal's ...

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Trudie Lobban MBE, Founder and CEO, Arrhythmia Alliance Media Tour

Watch Trudie Lobban MBE, discuss the importance of being pulse aware on her US media tour.

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New study: AFib and noise may be linked

Atrial fibrillation (AFib) is the most common type of heart arrhythmia. About 2.7 to 6.1 million people in the United States have AFib, and with the aging ...

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