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Psychosocial Stressors Tied to Incident Atrial Fibrillation in Postmenopausal Women

FRIDAY, Sept. 1, 2023 – Among postmenopausal women, two clusters of psychosocial stressors are significantly associated with incident atrial fibrillation (AF), according to a study published online...

More Stress, Higher Odds for A-Fib in Women After Menopause

THURSDAY, Aug. 31, 2023 – Postmenopausal women who are stressed, depressed or have trouble sleeping may face an increased risk of a common heart rhythm disorder, new research suggests. The study, of...

ESC: Catheter Ablation Aids Symptomatic Atrial Fibrillation, End-Stage Heart Failure

WEDNESDAY, Aug. 30, 2023 – For patients with atrial fibrillation and end-stage heart failure, the combination of catheter ablation and guideline-directed medical therapy is associated with a lower...

Catheter Ablation for Atrial Fibrillation Cuts Risk for Dementia, Death

FRIDAY, Aug. 25, 2023 – In patients with atrial fibrillation (AF), those undergoing catheter ablation have a lower risk for incident dementia and mortality, according to a study published online...

Stay Fit to Avoid A-Fib and Stroke

TUESDAY, Aug. 22, 2023 – People can help reduce their odds of developing atrial fibrillation or stroke through one piece of standard medical advice: stay fit. According to a new study in 15,000...

Study IDs Factors Explaining Inequity in CVD Mortality in Cancer Survivors

FRIDAY, July 21, 2023 – Socioeconomic status and insurance explain a considerable proportion of the inequity in cardiovascular disease (CVD) mortality among Black versus White cancer survivors,...

Cardiovascular Benefit for Weekend Warriors the Same as Regular Exercisers

TUESDAY, July 18, 2023 – Physical activity concentrated within a few days is associated with a similarly lower risk for cardiovascular outcomes as more evenly distributed activity, according to a...

Weekend Warriors Aren't Exercising in Vain, at Least When It Comes to Their Heart

TUESDAY, July 18, 2023 – It doesn't matter if you exercise every day or squeeze it all into the weekend. If you do the recommended 150 minutes of moderate to vigorous physical activity a week,...

AHA News: Woman's Heart Conditions Took Her From Dancing to Despair – Then a New Direction

MONDAY, July 17, 2023 (American Heart Association News) – At 32, Allison Graff saw her life as a treasure. She loved her job in Florida. She owned her own home. She discovered the delights of...

Incidence of A-Fib Reduced With Vitamin D₃ Supplementation

FRIDAY, July 14, 2023 – For generally healthy older adults, vitamin D3 supplementation at 1,600 IU/day or 3,200 IU/day is associated with a reduction in the incidence of atrial fibrillation (AF)...

New Heart Implant Monitors, Treats -- and Then Dissolves Away

FRIDAY, July 7, 2023 – An experimental implant now under development could serve as a temporary monitor and pacemaker for ailing heart patients – then dissolve away when it’s no longer needed. The s...

A-Fib Linked to Increased Odds of MCI, Dementia in Women

WEDNESDAY, July 5, 2023 – Atrial fibrillation (AF) is associated with increased odds of and with more rapid progression to mild cognitive impairment (MCI) and dementia among women versus men,...

FDA Approves Savaysa (edoxaban) to Prevent Embolic Events in Non-Valvular Atrial Fibrillation

January 8, 2015 – The U.S. Food and Drug Administration today approved the anti-clotting drug Savaysa (edoxaban tablets) to reduce the risk of stroke and dangerous blood clots (systemic embolism) in...

Arbor Pharmaceuticals Announces FDA Approval of Sotylize

Atlanta, GA — October 23,2014 – Arbor Pharmaceuticals announced today that the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has approved its New Drug Application (NDA) for Sotylize (sotalol h...

FDA Approves Eliquis to Reduce the Risk of Stroke, Blood Clots in Patients with Non-Valvular Atrial Fibrillation

December 28, 2012 – The U.S. Food and Drug Administration today approved the anti-clotting drug Eliquis (apixaban), an oral tablet used to reduce the risk of stroke and dangerous blood clots...

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