A new study in Circulation indicates that light exercise can help prevent atrial fibrillation in older people, reducing the risk 22 to 44 percent. That sounds great, but is exercise right for everyone, especially elderly? Probably not, especially if we already have atrial fibrillation. Exercise brings on atrial fibrillation in some people; it stops atrial fibrillation in others. While exercise may be safe for most people, it's …
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The Arctic Front® Cryoballoon Procedure for catheter ablation of atrial fibrillation will be featured in a live webcast on August 30, 2008. Learn more...
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If you're a Blackberry addict or a stress junkie, which can contribute to atrial fibrillation, you may be interested in this new article in which Mellanie True Hills, CEO of StopAfib.org, was quoted. Mellanie True Hills quoted at FOXBusiness.com P.S. A reader just sent this additional link for Blackbery addicts: Texting and walking is bad for …
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If you have atrial fibrillation related to sleep apnea, you'll want to check out this article as it could save your life. Caution For Those With Atrial Fibrillation Related to Sleep Apnea
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You can take advantage of a rare opportunity to ask famed electrophysiologist and "catheter ablation maestro" Dr. Andrea Natale your questions about atrial fibrillation. Learn more ... UPDATED 8-17-2008: "Ask Dr. Natale" is now closed, but you may now ask questions of Salwa Beheiry, who works very closely with Dr. Natale. Click on the link above …
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It's been pretty hectic with my travel marathon — 3 trips within a week, and I'm packing to leave again tomorrow. Being on the road gave me time to reflect on the recent losses of Tony Snow and Dr. Michael DeBakey, as well as the losses a few weeks earlier of Tim Russert and George …
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Last time, we mentioned the Micronutrient Information Center of the Linus Pauling Institute at Oregon State University. Here's some additional information from there related to cardiac arrhythmias: "Walnuts are especially rich in alpha-linolenic acid, an omega-3 fatty acid with a number of cardioprotective effects, including the prevention of cardiac arrhythmias that may lead to sudden cardiac …
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Mayo Clinic researchers have discovered a genetic mutation that may be responsible for atrial fibrillation in families. They scanned the entire human genome and discovered a genetic mutation common to all family members with atrial fibrillation. Read more about this
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Is there anyone with atrial fibrillation who hasn't been told that coffee and caffeine can cause or trigger atrial fibrillation? The first step to controlling atrial fibrillation, we're often told, is to eliminate coffee. Because of this, coffee and caffeine are frequent topics on afib discussion forums. But there's interesting information about coffee at the …
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In Atrial Fibrillation Patient Discussion Forums, we mentioned the A-fibcures group, which focuses on non-pharmaceutical atrial fibrillation cures. Much of the recent group discussion has centered on understanding the confusing and ever-changing landscape of atrial fibrillation surgery. Group moderator, Carl Plaskett, reached out to THE authority on the Maze procedure, Dr. Jim Cox, known as the "Father …
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