Don't rely on smart watches to spot heart rhythm disorders: Study MD Bureau15 Jun 2020 3:50 PM ISTLondon- As smart watches like Apple Watch come with capabilities to identify common heart rhythm disorder like atrial fibrillation (AFib), researchers...
Atrial fibrillation among overweight people is not due to fat Hina Zahid20 May 2020 9:07 PM ISTResearchers from Aarhus University have revealed in a new study that the risk of atrial fibrillation is not linked to the amount of body fat, but...
Regular exercise increases survival in Atrial fibrillation finds Hunt study Dr. Kamal Kant Kohli20 May 2020 5:07 AM ISTThe fact that fitness is important is not new information.Moderate and high intensity endurance exercise significantly reduces risk of mortality in...
DOACs May Confer Lower Fracture Risk Than Warfarin in Afib, confirms study Dr. Kamal Kant Kohli19 May 2020 4:21 PM ISTDirect oral anticoagulants (DOACs) are associated with lower fracture risk than warfarin in patients with atrial fibrillation (AF) finds a new...
Intensive blood pressure control reduces AF risk, finds study Dr. Kamal Kant Kohli5 May 2020 11:15 AM ISTHypertension and atrial fibrillation (AF) are two important public health priorities. Their prevalence is increasing worldwide, and both often coexist...
Vitamin C may shorten ventilation time in critically ill patients Hina Zahid30 March 2020 11:30 AM ISTThe administration of vitamin C shortens the length of mechanical ventilation in critically ill patients, according to a review recently published in...
Higher protein intake may lower atrial fibrillation in women Hina Zahid23 March 2020 7:00 PM ISTWomen who ate slightly more than the recommended daily amount of protein were significantly less likely to develop atrial fibrillation (AFib), a...
Cancer patients at two-fold risk of atrial fibrillation: Study Hina Zahid21 March 2020 7:00 PM ISTAtrial fibrillation is one of the most common heart rhythm disorder. The researchers conducted a study to evaluate risk of atrial fibrillation...
DAPT has less bleeding risk than triple therapy in patients with AF after PCI Dr. K B Aarthi20 March 2020 10:15 AM ISTAntiplatelet therapy is an essential component for care for patients with AF after coronary stent placement. The aim is to mitigate stroke risk and to...
Physical activity may lower afib mortality, says HUNT study Dr. K B Aarthi12 March 2020 9:15 AM ISTBrisk walking for 30 minutes most days of the week could help people with atrial fibrillation live longer, finds a new study.
Apixaban bests rivaroxaban for prevention of stroke in AF Dr. Kamal Kant Kohli11 March 2020 6:15 PM ISTThe blood thinner apixaban may be safer and more effective than rivaroxaban in preventing strokes and systemic blood clots in patients with atrial...
Lifestyle modifications effective strategy for controlling AF, states AHA Dr. Kamal Kant Kohli9 March 2020 3:26 PM ISTDALLAS: Lifestyle modifications like Weight reduction, regular physical activity and other lifestyle changes are effective yet underused strategies...
