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31 Aug 2023

Stress, Insomnia Linked To Irregular Heart Rhythms Following Menopause: Study

About 1 in 4 women may develop irregular heart rhythms after menopause, a study claims Irregular heart rhythms can indicate atrial fibrillation This can lead to blood clots, stroke, heart failure, or other cardiovascular complications

16 Nov 2019

Study reveals taller people likely to develop atrial fibrillation

The findings were presented at the American Heart Association`s 2019 Scientific Sessions in Philadelphia. Researchers found that the risk for AFib climbed as one`s height increased, with every one-inch increase in height translating to about a three per cent increase in the risk of Afib - independent of other clinical factors - as compared to those at average height (5 feet and 7 inches).

21 Mar 2018

Non-steroidal painkillers may harm your heart

The new findings point to the importance of closely monitoring the adverse effects of NSAIDs on heart health, particularly among individuals at high risk, said the researchers.

17 Oct 2017

Overweight men at increased risk of irregular heartbeat at the age of 50

Obesity is one of the biggest health problems at present, that is rapidly becoming a part of everyone's life.

30 Jul 2017

Do you work long hours? You may be at a risk of heart disease!

Working long hours has previously been associated with depression, anxiety, obesity and excessive alcohol consumption.

03 Mar 2017

This new method may help improve treatment for irregular heart rate

Researchers have developed a a new method that may improve the treatment for irregular heart rate.

15 Nov 2016

Insomnia increases risk of stroke, irregular heartbeat

Are you suffering from insomnia? Well, this sleep disorder may increase the risk of an irregular and often rapid heartbeat, known as atrial fibrillation or arrhythmia.

29 Sep 2016

Moderate alcohol consumption may increase risk of atrial fibrillation

Moderate alcohol consumption may change the structure of the heart in ways that increases the risk of atrial fibrillation leading to a stroke, a study suggests.

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08 Sep 2016

Irregular heartbeat may cause serious health hazards

The researchers studied the associations between atrial fibrillation and cardiovascular disease, renal (kidney) disease and death.

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18 Jul 2016

Atrial fibrillation: Symptoms, risk factors and prevention tips!

Anyone with certain chronic conditions or a heart disease has an increased risk of atrial fibrillation.

25 Feb 2016

High intensity exercise may be bad for your heart!

There is already fairly compelling evidence supporting the association between long-term sports practice and increased prevalence of atrial fibrillation -- abnormal heart rhythm characterised by rapid and irregular beating.

21 Oct 2015

Botox may prevent irregular heartbeat

When a small amount of Botox is injected into a muscle, it blocks nerve signals that tell muscles to contract.

19 Oct 2015

Pacemaker-checks good way to ward off stroke

Pacemakers can detect asymptomatic AF but are not routinely monitored for this purpose.

27 Sep 2015

Relax! Coffee won't make heartbeat go haywire

People who like drinking coffee can safely continue to have it, at least in moderation, without the risk of developing atrial fibrillation -- a heart condition that causes an irregular and often abnormally fast heart rate, suggests new research.

23 Sep 2015

Coffee doesn't risk your heart

A new study has found no association between coffee consumption and an increased risk of atrial fibrillation.

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