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Ventricular Fibrillation
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Most Recently Shared on July 19, 2011 at 11:03 am By:
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Subclinical Hyperthyroidism Raises Risk for Mortality and Cardiac Events - General Medicine
general-medicine.jwatch.org — “The results of prospective cohort studies conflict on whether subclinical hyperthyroidism (thyrotropin level <0.45 mIU/L, with normal free thyroxine and triiodothyronine) is associated with elevated incidence of coronary heart disease (CHD) or atrial fibrillation (AF). . . .” View full resource at general-medicine.jwatch.org
Most Recently Shared on May 9, 2012 at 9:36 pm By:
Dr. Steven Z. Kussin Doctor, Internist, Gastroenterologist, and Physician
Ask your dr about a screen for a type of overactive thyroid that produces no symptoms only other preventable issues. http://t.co/CfAldFv8
In AF, Women Have A Bigger Risk Of Stroke Than Men - Forbes
forbes.com — “When compared to elderly men with atrial fibrillation, elderly women with AF have a significantly elevated risk for stroke. This increased risk occurs regardless of warfarin use, according to a new study published in JAMA. Meytal Avgil Tsadok and colleagues reviewed data from Quebec, Canada on more than 80,000 AF patients at least 65 [...]” View full resource at forbes.com
Most Recently Shared on May 9, 2012 at 4:03 pm By:
Did you know women with atrial fibrillation are at an increased risk of stroke? http://t.co/ckXNAhkk
Atrial Fibrillation - Among Older Patients, Risk Of Stroke Greater In Females
medicalnewstoday.com — “A new study published in the May 9 issue of JAMA reveals that older women, especially those aged 75+, who receive the anticoagulant therapy warfarin after diagnosis of atrial fibrillatio” View full resource at medicalnewstoday.com
Most Recently Shared on May 9, 2012 at 3:05 pm By:
MNT Cardiovascular Health News
Atrial Fibrillation - Among Older Patients, Risk Of Stroke Greater In Females http://t.co/M8bWelkM #cardiovascular
Stroke Prevention Procedure For Patients With A-Fib Who Can't Take Blood Thinners
medicalnewstoday.com — “Patients with atrial fibrillation (A-fib) who cannot take blood thinners now have an alternative to reduce their risk of stroke, which is five times more common in people with the rhythm disorder.” View full resource at medicalnewstoday.com
Most Recently Shared on May 9, 2012 at 8:05 am By:
MNT Cardiovascular Health News
Stroke Prevention Procedure For Patients With A-Fib Who Can't Take Blood Thinners http://t.co/ZYvalhzF #cardiovascular
Acupuncture Treats Atrial Fibrillation – New Research
healthcmi.com — “New research shows that acupuncture treats atrial fibrillation (A-fib, AF).” View full resource at healthcmi.com
Most Recently Shared on May 7, 2012 at 11:47 pm By:
Dr. Reitkop, N.D. CAM and Naturopathic Doctor
I believe in evidence-based medicine and I LOVE it when studies confirm the benefits of #acupuncture.... http://t.co/ZFrzMRMv
Atrial Fibrillation - New Treatment Shows Promise
medicalnewstoday.com — “According to the design and technology consultancy Cambridge Design Partnership, their research project to identify the future of medical technology to treat Atrial Fibrillation has been comp” View full resource at medicalnewstoday.com
Most Recently Shared on May 4, 2012 at 7:05 pm By:
Atrial Fibrillation - New Treatment Shows Promise http://t.co/jaPcpb0x #heart #heartdisease
Join StopAfib.org and the Heart Rhythm Society in Kicking Off Cardiac Arrhythmia Awareness Month in Massachusetts with a Boston Citywide Event
stopafib.org — “Boston City Hall Plaza Event on May 9 Will Raise Awareness of Atrial Fibrillation” View full resource at stopafib.org
Most Recently Shared on May 3, 2012 at 12:07 pm By:
http://t.co/I8fmmGkC joins Heart Rhythm Society for Cardiac #Arrhythmia Awareness Mo in MA w/ Boston event 5/9: http://t.co/UGKCZ8lc #afib
Atrial Fibrillation and Stroke Risk - Stroke Recovery Blog
neuroaid.com — “Atrial Fibrillation and Stroke Risk - Stroke Recovery Blog” View full resource at neuroaid.com
Most Recently Shared on May 2, 2012 at 5:12 am By:
Atrial Fibrillation and Stroke Risk http://t.co/nLdDbKRm
Atrial Fibrillation Should Be Surgically Treated When Performing Cardiac Surgery, Study Suggests
medicalnewstoday.com — “A recent study conducted by Northwestern Medicine® researchers published in the Journal of Thoracic and Cardiovascular Surgery, reveals that patients with an abnormal heart rhythm known” View full resource at medicalnewstoday.com
Most Recently Shared on April 28, 2012 at 7:05 am By:
Atrial Fibrillation Should Be Surgically Treated When Performing Cardiac Surgery, Study Suggests http://t.co/mYeJbhU1 #seniors
Subclinical Hyperthyroidism Linked To Higher Atrial Fibrillation And Coronary Heart Disease Risk
medicalnewstoday.com — “A study published in Archives of Internal Medicine reveals that subclinical hyperthyroidism (SCH) may be linked to a greater risk of total mortality, coronary heart disease (CHD) death,” View full resource at medicalnewstoday.com
Most Recently Shared on April 25, 2012 at 6:05 pm By:
Subclinical Hypothyroidism Linked To Higher Atrial Fibrillation And Coronary Heart Disease Risk http://t.co/qbBbDymI #heart #heartdisease
Statins Before Heart Surgery May Help Patients
medicalnewstoday.com — “A new systematic review by The Cochrane Library researchers has demonstrated that the risk of post-operative atrial fibrillation can be reduced by administering pre-operative statin the” View full resource at medicalnewstoday.com
Most Recently Shared on April 24, 2012 at 5:05 pm By:
Statins Before Heart Surgery May Help Patients http://t.co/g9WRrmTw #statins
Thyroid Condition Linked to Heart Problems: Study
consumer.healthday.com — “Thyroid Condition Linked to Heart Problems: Study” View full resource at consumer.healthday.com
Most Recently Shared on April 24, 2012 at 4:20 pm By:
Scott Isaacs Doctor, Internist, Endocrinologist, and Physician
#Thyroid Condition Linked to Heart Problems http://t.co/9jqoPBy2
Heart: Dabi cost-effective in U.K. analysis
cardiovascularbusiness.com — “Dabigatran, like other novel drugs, has upped the ante for the anticoagulant market due its ability to prevent stroke in atrial fibrillation (AF) patients without the need for continuous monitoring, like warfarin. However, while dabigatran has become a hit with some clinicians, many wonder whether the drug is cost-effective.” View full resource at cardiovascularbusiness.com
Most Recently Shared on April 24, 2012 at 4:15 pm By:
CardioBusiness Health Magazine
Dabigatran may be cost effective for U.K. population http://t.co/AT2hEWID #anticoagulants
A Common Error in the Treatment of Atrial Fibrillation
drjohnm.org — “We have got to get back to AF. I enjoyed some fun text messages today–from a really smart primary care doctor out yonder, in the hinterlands of Kentucky. We text and exchange quick pics a lot. Call it iTeleMedicine. PCP:” View full resource at drjohnm.org
Most Recently Shared on April 24, 2012 at 10:56 am By:
John Mandrola, MD Physician, Doctor, Internist, and Cardiologist
A common error in #afib treatment. Treating AF is unlike treating HTN. http://t.co/P2Y8Ml9N
Newly Recognized Feature Of Athlete's Heart Found To Be More Prevalent In Black Male Athletes
medicalnewstoday.com — “Left-ventricular hyper-trabeculation (LVHT) - a feature of certain cardiomyopathies (chronic disease of the heart muscle) - has been found to be more common in black, male athletes according to a” View full resource at medicalnewstoday.com
Most Recently Shared on April 20, 2012 at 8:05 am By:
MNT Sports Medicine Health News
Newly Recognized Feature Of Athlete's Heart Found To Be More Prevalent In Black Male Athletes http://t.co/XxbBkbMh #sportsmedicine
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