Apple Watch's heart rate sensors alert man to undiagnosed atrial fibrillation

They discovered that he was suffering from atrial fibrillation, and directed him to specialists at a bigger hospital, where the seriousness of the situation ...

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ME AND MY OPERATION: The icy balloon to help calm a racing heart

The day after my work Christmas party in December 2016, I woke up and noticed my chest was fluttering. I thought perhaps I had overdone it — I don’t drink but I had come home around midnight.

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ARRHYTHMIA ALLIANCE WORLD HEART RHYTHM WEEK 4 - 10 JUNE 2018

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Rise in cardiac arrest cases among youngsters alarming

Dr Arun Roy, a interventional cardiologist says, “Vigorous fasting and aggressive workouts for a long period of time can cause heart problems but ...

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Risk of stroke and transient ischaemic attack in patients with a diagnosis of resolved atrial fibrillation: retrospective cohort studies

Patients with resolved atrial fibrillation remain at higher risk of stroke or TIA than patients without atrial fibrillation. The risk is increased even in those in whom recurrent atrial fibrillation is not documented. Guidelines should be updated to advocate continued use of anticoagulants in patients with resolved atrial fibrillation.

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May Patient e-News 2018

All the latest news and updates from us all in one place.

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May Medical e-News 2018

All the latest updates, reminders and news from us in one place.

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GPs urged to check patients' pulse in bid to cut strokes

People with atrial fibrillation have a significantly higher risk of stroke, but if they have been diagnosed then they can be given medication to control ...

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New research puts irregular heartbeat treatment in the spotlight

HEART: In Atrial Fibrillation, the heart's atria do not beat in a controlled ... never had this irregular heart rhythm, referred to as Atrial Fibrillation (AF).

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New atrial fibrillation support group launched

A NEW support group for patients with atrial fibrillation (AF) is being launched in Frome, with its first meeting arranged for Monday 4th June.

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