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Irregular heartbeat more common in American Indians: Study
Updated : 6 years, 5 months ago IST
Washington D.C. [USA], Oct 21 (ANI): From a number of other racial and ethnic groups, American Indians were found to have an irregular heartbeat or atrial fibrillation (AFib) more often.
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Drinking less often may be important to protect against atrial fibrillatio
Updated : 6 years, 5 months ago IST
Washington D.C. [USA], Oct 20 (ANI): If you consume alcohol frequently, here is the news for you. A new study shows that drinking a small amount of alcohol frequently is linked with a higher likelihood of atrial fibrillation than infrequent binge drinking.
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Frequent drinking more dangerous than infrequent binge drinking: Study
Updated : 6 years, 5 months ago IST
Washington D.C. [USA], Oct 17 (ANI): Do you consume alcohol frequently, or in portions? If your answer is yes then a new study shows that drinking small amounts of alcohol frequently is linked with a higher likelihood of atrial fibrillation than infrequent binge drinking.
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Home-based education reduces hospitalizations of atrial fibrillation patie
Updated : 6 years, 6 months ago IST
Washington D.C. [USA], Sept 1 (ANI): Home-based and personalised education keeps people suffering with atrial fibrillation out of hospital, found a new study.
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AI may facilitate accurate screening for atrial fibrillation
Updated : 6 years, 7 months ago IST
Washington D.C. [USA], Aug 3 (ANI): Artificial intelligence (AI) enabled electrocardiogram (EKG) can detect recent atrial fibrillation that occurred without symptoms or that is impending, potentially improving treatment options, suggests a study.
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Beta blockers can ease anger and stress in patients with atrial fibrillati
Updated : 6 years, 9 months ago IST
Washington D.C. [USA], June 4 (ANI): A new study has found respite for individuals prone to emotion-triggered atrial fibrillation (AF). It shows that psychological stress, anger in individuals with AF can be blocked by beta blockers.
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Moderate drinking can also increase risk of atrial fibrillation
Updated : 7 years, 2 months ago IST
Washington D.C. [USA], Jan 10 (ANI): Even moderate alcohol consumption can put you at risk of atrial fibrillation, finds a recent study.
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Depressed people may have poor blood flow
Updated : 7 years, 4 months ago IST
Washington D.C. [USA], Nov 20 (ANI): According to a recent study, depressed people have an increased risk of atrial fibrillation, or an irregular heart rate that commonly causes poor blood flow.
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Overtreating hypothyroidism patients may increase risk of stroke
Updated : 7 years, 4 months ago IST
Washington D.C. [USA], Nov 11 (ANI): According to a new study, for patients who take medication to treat hypothyroidism, being treated with too much medication can lead to an increased risk of Atrial fibrillation, a common heart rhythm disorder associated with stroke.
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AFib linked to family history in blacks
Updated : 7 years, 6 months ago IST
Washington D.C. [USA], Sep 22 (ANI): According to a new research, black and Latino individuals are paradoxically more likely to experience higher rates of complications and even death as a result of atrial fibrillation, also known as AFib.
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Can exercise decrease irregular heart rate risk in obese people?
Updated : 7 years, 7 months ago IST
Washington D.C. [USA], Aug 7 (ANI): Severely obese people could reduce the risk of developing atrial fibrillation - irregular and often rapid heart rate - with exercise.
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Can weight loss reverse heart disease?
Updated : 7 years, 9 months ago IST
Washington D.C. [USA], June 21 (ANI): Patients with atrial fibrillation can reverse the effects of the condition by losing weight, finds a study.
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