☕ A cup of coffee a day could protect against a common heart condition that is a cause of heart failure, stroke and premature death, says #UniofAdelaide
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https://www.scimex.org/newsfeed/cup-of-coffee-reduces-risk-of-irregular-heartbeat
#science #sciencenews #research #stem #facts #knowledge #sciencefacts #coffeelovers #atrialfibrillation
🫀📄 #WorldHeartDay: 'Adjunctive Left Atrial Posterior Wall Isolation in Treating Non-Paroxysmal Atrial Fibrillation: An Updated Meta-Analysis of Randomized Clinical Trials' - a systematic review in the Karger: Cardiovascular System Collection on #ScienceOpen 🔗 https://www.scienceopen.com/document?vid=77109481-17c1-4252-abd3-39d848c039ae
#AtrialFibrillation #CatheterAblation #Electrophysiology #ScienceMastodon
Director Francis Ford Coppola doing ‘fine’ after medical procedure in Rome
By Steve Gorman Director Francis Ford Coppola doing ‘fine’ after medical procedure in Rome LOS ANGELES -Francis Ford…
#NewsBeep #News #Headlines #ApocalypseNow #atrialfibrillation #FrancisFordCoppola #Latvia #LV #medicalprocedure #TheGodfather
https://www.newsbeep.com/42675/
🫀 What if we could detect atrial fibrillation through fully automated analysis of heart motion?
🔗 Automatic quantification of left atrium volume for cardiac rhythm analysis leveraging 3D residual UNet for time-varying segmentation of ECG-gated CT. Computational and Structural Biotechnology Journal, DOI: https://doi.org/10.1016/j.csbj.2025.04.039
📚 CSBJ Smart Hospital: https://www.csbj.org/smarthospital
#AIinMedicine #Cardiology #MedicalImaging #AtrialFibrillation #CTImaging #StrokePrevention #AIinHealthcare #Radiology
New publication on persistent atrial fibrillation and cardioversion outcomes
Can signal complexity help predict early recurrence after electrical cardioversion?
We explored this question using Multi-Scale Entropy (MSE) on ECG signals.
https://doi.org/10.1155/2018/1874651
#cardiology #Afib #Electrophyisiology #ComplexityScience #AtrialFibrillation #cardioversion #SignalProcessing #BiomedicalEngineering #URJC #mdpi #OpenAccess #OA #AfibResearch #MedScience #MastodonMed #AcademicResearch
Connectivity Analysis of Atrial Fibrillation Related Stroke Based on Co-Expression Structure Network - #atrialfibrillation #stroke #weightedcoexpressionnetworkanalysis #hubgene #drugs - https://link.springer.com/article/10.3103/S0095452724060094
'Brisk walking linked to lower risk of heart rhythm problems, study finds'
"The peer-reviewed research […] data from 420,925 participants […] Of these, 81,956 gave more detailed data"
"a slow pace was defined as less than 3mph; steady/average pace as 3–4mph; and a brisk pace as more than 4mph."
"an average or brisk walking pace was associated with, respectively, a 35% and 43% lower risk of all heart rhythm abnormalities compared with a slow walking pace."
"These higher walking speeds were also associated with lower risks of atrial fibrillation and other cardiac arrhythmias."
"Heart rhythm problems can increase the risk of stroke, heart failure and cardiac arrest if left untreated."
"the study was observational, meaning that no firm conclusions could be drawn on whether walking at a brisk pace was a direct cause of a lower risk of heart rhythm abnormalities."
"participants were self reported […] average age was 55, 55% were women and 97% were white"
3mph = 4.8 km/h
4mph = 6.4km/h
#health #heart #HeartRythm #AtrialFibrillation #CaridacArrhythmia
Learn to differentiate atrial fibrillation & heart attack symptoms. Vital knowledge for quick response. Recognize key distinctions & protect your heart health.
https://www.mrmed.in/health-library/heart-care/atrial-fibrillation-vs-heart-attack
#AtrialFibrillation #HeartAttack #HeartHealth #CardiacAwareness #EmergencyMedicine #KnowYourSymptoms #AFib
Flossing Lowers Stroke Risk: Those who flossed at least once weekly had a 21% lower incidence of ischemic stroke and a 44% lower risk of stroke associated with atrial fibrillation. #flossing #stroke #periodontitis #plaque #inflammation #atrialfibrillation
https://www.instagram.com/drhowardsmithreports/reel/DHD2SrsvrnU/
I’m an experimentalist so if I was unsure (and an idiot which happens sometimes) I try walking up 2 flights of stairs to see if that made my heart race.
My doctor strongly suggested I avoid doing such experiments!
Called the cardiologist’s this morning. They can book an appointment in July … sigh
#heart #advice #AtrialFibrillation #ecg
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The cardiac PA at the ER told me to come back if I “felt bad” and some things are obvious like the massive dull chest pain I had Monday night.
It’s also clear that if I get out of breath and my heart’s racing that also qualifies as “bad. But it’s harder than I want it to be to determine if my resting heart rate is at a stable “high” level. This is the precondition which leads to a tracing heart rate.
#heart #advice #AtrialFibrillation #ecg
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When my resting heart rate is 50% over normal it’s very important to avoid physical activity that will cause heart rate to dangerously increase.
My pulse oximeter doesn’t seem to measure my heart rate well when the period is irregular (an element of atrial fibrillation).
Perhaps having a watch that can perform a simple 1-point ecg could be helpful?
Saw the Apple Ultra 2 watch can do a 1-point ecg and indicate Afib. Are there cheaper options?
#heart #advice #AtrialFibrillation #ecg
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[Q] Suggestions for a smart watch or other reliable portable device for measuring heart rate during extensive atrial fibrillation.
Have never had any issues with my heart and after getting Influenza A last week I now have extensive atrial fibrillation and periods of time when my resting heart rate is between 110-120 bpm. When at this heart rate at rest walking slowly up 2 flights of stairs rate rides over 150 bpm.
#heart #advice #AtrialFibrillation #ecg
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A Systematic Review of Case Reports of New-Onset #AtrialFibrillation in #COVID19 Patients | Cureus
Urgh. Have had to stop taking caffeine due to heart palpitations #AtrialFibrillation . I knew it was helping my #adhd but I now know exactly how. I've just tried to have a nap after a restless night, and half an hour later I'm even more wired than I was before. My thoughts just won't stop racing. I wake up at 3am and then can't get back to sleep cos Yadda yadda Yadda in my head. After a good strong coffee or even one caffeine pill my brain would just be quiet. It's not like I really hammered the caffeine, I think it's alcohol and stress that triggered the palpitations but I really don't want them back so staying off caffeine feels necessary at least till I talk to a cardiologist. However I'm feeling like I've gone backwards in terms of great strides I made in managing being #actuallyadhd and possibly #actuallyautistic .
DOACs Not Linked to Increased Intracranial Hemorrhage Risk https://www.medscape.com/viewarticle/doacs-not-linked-increased-intracranial-hemorrhage-risk-2024a1000mha #DOACs #IntracranialHemorrhage #AnticoagulationSafety #CardiovascularMedicine #StrokeRisk #BleedingRisk #ClinicalTrials #MetaAnalysis #CardiovascularResearch #PatientSafety #Rivaroxaban #Apixaban #Dabigatran #AntiplateletTherapy #AtrialFibrillation
Tuesday and Wednesday weren't fun with my first atrial fibrillation experience. Zero stars, would not recommend. I WOULD recommend the Samsung Watch... it identified what was going on. After 5 hours in the ER, I'm feeling better. I'll be wearing this heart monitor for 14 days, and I have more doctor appointments ahead, but I'm okay. Thank you to the doctors and nurses at St. Vincent's / Intermountain Health!
#Montana #Billings #heart #health #hearthealth #atrialfibrillation #Samsung #SamsungGalaxy #SamsungGalaxyWatch #Zio #heartmonitor #StVincents #hospital #ER #thankyou #thankful #grateful
Iniciar tratamiento con #anticoagulante oral en los primeros 4 días después de un #EVC #isquémico en un paciente con #FibrilaciónAuricular es seguro, y beneficia más al paciente que iniciarlo después (5-14 días).
#OPTIMAS #CATALYST #Ischemic #Stroke #Anticoagulation #AtrialFibrillation
https://www.thelancet.com/journals/lancet/article/PIIS0140-6736(24)02197-4/fulltext
Dr. Gwyn Jones played for Cardiff RFC and captained his country in the late 90s before injury cut short his blossoming career.
Dr. Jones is part of a task force put together to detect and treat Atrial Fibrillation (AF) – the most common form of abnormal heart rhythm. It can affect adults of any age, but it is most common as we age.
Dr. Jones is juggling his role as a GP partner in the Estuary Group Practice in Swansea with working alongside fellow clinicians in Swansea Bay University Health Board to raise awareness of AF and establish four new community-based clinics which specialise in detecting and treating the condition.
The work is funded by Welsh Government and is being carried out in conjunction with neighbouring Cwm Taf Morgannwg and Hywel Dda university health boards.
Explaining about AF Dr Jones said:
“It is the most common abnormal heart rhythm and tends to happen in people as they get older. The vast majority who get it are beyond 60, but you can get it at any age.
“It causes your heart to beat irregularly and, often, too fast.
“We think there around 80,000 people in Wales who have AF but we know there’s probably another 10 to 15%, who we don’t know about, on top of that.”
There are several common symptoms but some people display none at all.
“People who feel an irregular pulse may get palpitations – that sensation of the heart beating abnormally,” added Dr Jones.
“Other people may feel breathless as the heart is not getting the oxygen around the system quite well enough. Some may feel light-headed or dizzy, and some people might get some swelling of the legs associated with it.
“Some people get absolutely no symptoms at all. People may well have AF and be completely unaware of it.”
AF commonly occurs when a strain is put on the heart.
“Like all things, it’s a bit genetic and a bit environmental but the main cause is anything that puts a bit of a strain on the heart.
“But things like diabetes, high blood pressure, and other heart problems would place an added strain on the heart and that might cause the electrics not to work quite properly and then people develop this abnormal heart rhythm.”
Dr Jones warned the main concern around AF is it increases your risk of stroke – especially if you have some risks factors already.
“We know that there are people out there with AF that we should be diagnosing and if we can diagnose them early then we can reduce the chances of them having that stroke.
“The thing that makes it a bit of a concern is the strokes that people get with AF tend to be at the worst end of strokes. They are not your mild strokes. They’re the ones that are much more likely to cause death or disability.
“That’s why it’s so important to try and find them early.”
Treatment has improved over the years and involves thinning the blood.
“If you do have AF the most important thing is to thin the blood with one of these new anticoagulants that are very effective at reducing the risk of a stroke.
“We understand a lot more about the way we can thin the blood in a safe way now.
“We used to use warfarin but we have better drugs now – ones that don’t interfere with foods and don’t need the same level of blood tests – that thin the blood as good as or, if not, even better than warfarin did.
“They are much more like an aspirin than warfarin used to be.”
The good news is AF is easily diagnosed.
“Anyone who feels their own pulse and it’s not regular – if it’s a bit fast or a bit slow, that’s fine, but when it comes in a chaotic or random way and you can’t predict when the next beat might be, then that’s an irregular pulse and we want to check that to make sure it’s not AF.
“If someone has concerns because they have palpitations or felt an irregular pulse then they should get an electrocardiogram (ECG) done with their GP surgery – it’s as simple as that.
“They will be able to tell them straight away whether an ECG shows AF or not.
“There are some people- but it’s rare – who get AF that comes and goes. That might have episodes of palpitations and then that disappears.”
Part of the money provide by Welsh Government has been used to improve detection rates.
“We’ve done a few things. We’ve given GP surgeries these little Alivecor devices.
“If someone’s having palpitations or you think they may have AF, all you have to do is put your fingers on either side of the silver electrodes and it will send a signal to your smart phone to do your ECG so we can see what your heart rhythm is.
“We’ve given them out to GP surgeries, to pharmacists, to heart failure nurses, and podiatrists – anyone who is checking on people, especially if they are older or have cardiovascular disease already.
“You can check a pulse – if that’s regular it virtually excludes AF – but if you’re not sure you can use one of these devices.
“They’re a pretty neat bit of kit.”
Community clinics have also been set up – in Penclawdd, Killay, Gorseinon, and Port Talbot – to help GPs with the more difficult diagnoses.
Dr Jones continued : “If you are not 100% sure, you can be referred to our community clinics and we can do further testing.
“They are GP led. There are three GPs who can do cardiology-type things to investigate and diagnose AF if there’s any uncertainty from your GP. Especially for those people who might get AF that comes and goes. For some people we may want to put an ECG on for 24 hours. Some people may need an additional test, a scan of the heart, which we have also got funding for.”
Dr Jones, who many will recognise as a current rugby pundit on television, isn’t the only former Welsh rugby captain to be knowledgeable of AF with Wales’s record cap holder, Alun Wyn Jones, being diagnosed as having the condition towards the end of his career.
“Alun Wyn Jones has revealed recently that he had AF just at the end of his career. His fitness targets weren’t quite as good as they used to be and it wasn’t until he had a proper medical that they found that he had an irregular pulse and his heart was racing a bit.
“Athletes are prone to it because they put a strain on their heart through the exercise that they do. Especially triathletes – they put a lot of strain on their systems.
“He’s gone on to have a procedure to fix that – you don’t really need to do that unless you’re an elite athlete or it’s giving you lots of trouble – and he’s now an ambassador for these devices.”
Swansea Bay University Health Board’s Interim Executive Medical Director, Anjula Mehta, welcomed the work and said:
“This work is an important Value-Based Healthcare initiative to improve the public’s awareness of signs and symptoms of atrial fibrillation, to allow the earliest detection of this disease and facilitate prompt access for our patients to seek help from expert health care professionals.
“Undiagnosed and untreated atrial fibrillation can lead to serious and debilitating consequences such as a stroke.
“To prevent these complications it is important to ensure an early diagnosis is made and patients are started on the best available treatment of blood thinning medication.
“To this effect, Dr Jones and the VBHC project team have worked closely with Cardiology, GP and Swansea University colleagues to improve and enhance our current clinical pathways, it really has been a team effort.
“Since commencing this improvement work we have seen an increase in the number of patients with a new diagnosis of atrial fibrillation in Swansea Bay which shows more patients are seeking early help for their symptoms.
“We have also seen a 3% increase in patients with known AF who have been reviewed and started on blood thinning medication.
“I am grateful for Dr Jones’ clinical leadership and to all colleagues who have contributed to improve care and outcomes for AF patients in Swansea Bay.”
If you would like to learn more about atrial fibrillation by visiting Swansea Bay University Health Board’s website here https://sbuhb.nhs.wales/hospitals/a-z-services/cardiac/atrial-fibrillation/
[Lead image: Swansea University Health Board]
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