Pages tagged: atrial fibrillation

It seems like his pacemaker may need some more adjustment. Probably a treadmill stress test in the doctor’s office will...

The answer is it may. It depends on many variables like age, hypertension, COPD, fitness level, whether you live at...

Hi David. First, let me be clear. I have a vested interest in SentreHeart and the Lariat, as I invented...

Hi Rob, The data suggesting external sources of electricity (in the absence of significant exposures such as electrocution or Taser...

Beta blockers and Digoxin can be used to control heart rate individually or together. Alternatively, cardioversion can be considered. In...

If 2 AF ablation procedures have failed to keep normal rhythm, the likelihood for cure is minimal, so rate control...

Thank you. Most likely, the atrial fibrillation and the mild moderation reduction in the contractility of the heart you describe...

Nonsense. Salt (sodium) load may be harmful. That practice should not be done

Patients with chronic / permanent atrial fibrillation that is stable without symptoms should generally be fine at high altitude, depending...

It is of course impossible to reach any conclusion without a detailed history and physical exam. PAC’s in general are...

Watchman requires 45 days of anticoagulation therapy post-implant. With Lariat, you do not need short-term anticoagulation therapy. However, not everybody...

Electrical impulses in your heart muscle (the myocardium) cause your heart to beat (contract). This electrical signal begins in the...