Atrial Fibrillation News

Smoking May Boost Risk of AFib By Robert Preidt                  HealthDay Reporter         MONDAY, July 16, 2018 (HealthDay News) -- The more you smoke, the greater your chances of developing a common heart rhythm disorder that increases your risk of stroke and early death, researchers say."If you smoke, stop smoking, and if you don't smoke, don't start," said study author Dagfinn Aune, a postdoctoral researcher at Imperial College London."We found that smokers are at increased risk of atrial fibrillation, but the risk is reduced considerably in those

Wearable, At-Home Patch Could Spot A-Fib Early By Robert PreidtHealthDay Reporter TUESDAY, July 10, 2018 (HealthDay News) -- The common but dangerous heart rhythm disorder known as atrial fibrillation -- or a-fib -- can go undetected for years.Now, research suggests a high-tech, wearable patch might spot the condition early.Use of the Zio XT wireless patch, made by iRhythm, produced "an almost threefold improvement in the rate of diagnosis of a-fib in those actively monitored compared to usual care," said study lead author Dr. Steven Steinhubl. He directs digital medicine at the Scripps Translational Science Institute, in

Folks at greatest risk? Those in psychologically demanding jobs that give employees little control over their work. For example, assembly line workers, bus drivers, secretaries and nurses, the researchers said.

It's the first time a connection has been made between post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) and "A-fib," which typically arises with age and is the most common type of heart rhythm problem.

Half as many pot users had atrial fibrillation, about 4.5 percent compared with 8.7 percent of nonusers. Atrial fibrillation increases a person's risk of stroke and heart attack.

In a large study, Swedish researchers found that eating nuts three or more times a week was associated with an 18% lower chance of having AFib. It also helped cut the odds of heart failure.

The study from Germany found that the technology used to power the cars won't interfere with pacemakers or implantable defibrillators.

Smartwatches may help detect a serious heart rhythm irregularity known as atrial fibrillation.

New research finds that the risk of stroke is much higher in black Americans with afib than in whites with the condition.

For people 40 and older, eating 2 ounces of black licorice a day for at least two weeks could trigger an irregular heart rhythm (arrhythmia) and other troubles, the agency warned in advance of Halloween.

Blood thinners may pull double duty for people with the heart rhythm disorder atrial fibrillation: New research suggests they help prevent dementia as well as stroke.

Each decade of teetotaling lowers risk of atrial fibrillation, study finds

Excess weight also ups risk for the heart rhythm disorder, study says

Continuous long-term monitoring led to diagnosis in 1 out of 3 high-risk adults

Study of newer blood thinners finds 16 percent receive too much or too little medication

13-year study finds lower odds for atrial fibrillation in people eating moderate amounts of the treat

Study says too many people aren't getting meds to fight atrial fibrillation, a major cause of these attacks

Even people with a low risk of stroke could benefit, researchers say

Munich researchers find 1 in 3 beer drinkers tracked at festival experienced abnormal heart rhythm

Those with irregular heartbeat are especially vulnerable right after starting the medicine, researcher says

Fewer bleeding problems reported among 'ablation' patients who took the newer blood thinner

Those with low stroke risk might not benefit, new study contends

More than 80 percent of patients who suffered a stroke weren't getting adequate anti-clotting therapy

But those with atrial fibrillation are also more likely to live, study says

But results may not be lasting, and patients may still need to take medications