A new prescription wristwatch continuously monitors the wearer’s heart rhythm and uses an algorithm to detect atrial fibrillation. As the use of wearable technology grows, smartwatches are marketed across the globe to consumers as a way to monitor health. For some, these devices let them know they have atrial fibrillation, an irregular heartbeat, which is...
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Atrial Fibrillation Linked to Dementia, Especially When Diagnosed Before Age 65 Years
Megan Brooks November 13, 2023 TOPLINE:Adults with atrial fibrillation (AF) are at increased risk for dementia, especially when AF occurs before age 65 years, new research shows. Investigators note the findings highlight the importance of monitoring cognitive function in adults with AF. METHODOLOGY:This prospective, population-based cohort study leveraged data from 433,746 UK Biobank participants (55%...
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New anti-clotting medication found to reduce bleeding among people with atrial fibrillation
by American Heart Association Credit: Pixabay/CC0 Public Domain An experimental anti-clotting medication, abelacimab, significantly reduced bleeding among people with atrial fibrillation (or AFib) who were at risk of stroke, according to results of the AZALEA-TIMI 71 trial, presented today as late-breaking science at the American Heart Association’s Scientific Sessions 2023. The meeting, held Nov. 11–13, in...
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Research links sleep apnea to increased risk of atrial fibrillation
by Cleveland Clinic 12 lead ECG showing atrial fibrillation at approximately 150 beats per minute. Credit: James Heilman, MD/Wikipedia/CC BY-SA 3.0 New research from Cleveland Clinic has identified a link between sleep apnea and the development of atrial fibrillation, a common heart rhythm disorder. Published in the Journal of the American Heart Association, the study of...
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Researchers find that targeting immune cells may help treat atrial fibrillation
by Massachusetts General Hospital Credit: Pixabay/CC0 Public Domain Current treatments for atrial fibrillation (AFib), a common heart condition characterized by fast and irregular beats that can lead to stroke and heart failure, have multiple side effects and are ineffective for preventing AFib recurrence. New research led by investigators at Massachusetts General Hospital (MGH) and published in Science reveals that certain immune...
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Reduced levels of FKBP5 promote atrial fibrillation
BAYLOR COLLEGE OF MEDICINE Atrial fibrillation (AFib) is the most common type of heart arrhythmia. This serious condition occurs when the heart beats so fast that the upper chambers of the heart quiver. This irregular heartbeat can lead to severe conditions, including heart failure, dementia and a fivefold increase in the risk of stroke. AFib affects...
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High-Dose Vitamin D May Cut Risk for New Atrial Fibrillation
Pauline Anderson, July 05, 2023 TOPLINE: High-dose vitamin D supplementation may prevent atrial fibrillation (AF) in healthy elderly men and women, a post hoc analysis from a randomized trial conducted in Finland suggests. METHODOLOGY: Observational studies have suggested that vitamin D deficiency is associated with increased risk for AF, but few randomized trials have looked at the effect of...
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Taking higher-than-recommended doses of vitamin D for five years reduced the risk of atrial fibrillation
UNIVERSITY OF EASTERN FINLAND Taking higher-than-recommended doses of vitamin D for five years reduced the risk of atrial fibrillation in older men and women, according to a new study from the University of Eastern Finland. Atrial fibrillation is the most common arrhythmia, the risk of which increases with age, and which is associated with an...
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Can light therapy treat atrial fibrillation?
by Wiley A 12 lead ECG showing atrial fibrillation at approximately 150 beats per minute. Credit: James Heilman, MD/Wikipedia/CC BY-SA 3.0 New research published in the Journal of Internal Medicine demonstrates that optogenetics—which uses light-sensitive proteins to control the activity of targeted cells—is a promising shock-free approach to treating atrial fibrillation (AF), or an irregular, often rapid heart rate, for...
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Statin use cuts five-year stroke risk for patients with atrial fibrillation
by Lori Solomon Statin use is associated with a lower risk for incident stroke and transient ischemic attack (TIA) in a duration-dependent manner among patients with atrial fibrillation (AF), according to a study presented at the annual meeting of the European Heart Rhythm Association, held from April 16 to 18 in Barcelona, Spain. Jiayi Huang,...