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Atrial Fibrillation and Dementia

WebStroke is the sharp end of the ‘complication spear’ when it comes to Atrial Fibrillation. The two are intimately connected with 25% of strokes attributable to AF. A …

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Atrial Fibrillation Research at Barts Heart Centre

WebDoctors in the Barts Heart Centre catchment area (North London and Essex) can find out how to contact the research team to discuss how to refer their patient or ask …

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Blood pressure and Atrial Fibrillation

WebHypertension, or high blood pressure, is a significant risk factor for atrial fibrillation, with studies showing that it is present in about 70% AF patients. While the …

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The Atrial Fibrillation trials that will change 2024

WebThe Atrial Fibrillation trials that will change 2024. It has been 25 years since the seminal work from Michel Haïssaguerre showed where Atrial Fibrillation originates …

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Athletes and AF risk

WebExercise and physical activity are well-known for their benefits in reducing metabolic disease risk and improving cardiovascular health. This is also the case when it …

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Covid and Atrial Fibrillation

WebWhilst you have Covid, there is an increased risk of developing new AF. Two potential mechanisms are: inflammation of the heart caused by the body’s immune …

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Pace and Ablate vs AF ablation

WebThe researchers reported greater improvement in heart pumping function (on the echo scan), exercise capacity, and symptom scores in the AF ablation group …

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Patient Information Sheets

WebWhat is a Patient Information Sheet? This is a study document that has been designed by the research team for potential study participants. It outlines what a …

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Having a second AF ablation

WebOther atrial arrhythmias can emerge after an AF ablation and so even in the setting of complete pulmonary vein block, arrhythmias can arise. Now developing a …

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Why does my resting heart rate go up after AF ablation

WebThey found an inverse relationship- meaning the higher the heart rate, the lower the chance of AF recurrence. In patients that had an increase of 15beats (i.e. from …

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How does AF cause Heart Failure

WebMedical teams are less good at this and helping doctors do this better is the main aim of the AFHF study. Different things can weaken the heart and cause heart …

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The CAST Trial: Lessons for Anti-arrhythmic Drugs

WebThe Cardiac Arrhythmia Suppression Trial was published in 1991 and was the culmination of an expansive, multi-centre study across America. It was designed to test …

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Wearables for AF follow-up: Proof of concept

WebYes we can! It's a 'yes we can' day. Your Apple Watch can record ECGs and so inferring that it could be used to monitor your Atrial Fibrillation after ablation may …

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My top three AFib sessions at #HRS2024

WebA short post today as I am in transit to 'Heart Rhythm Society 2024'. This is the US-based annual conference for Healthcare Professionals working and researching in …

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Yoga and Atrial Fibrillation

WebYoga is an ancient practice that combines physical postures, breath control, meditation, and spiritual wellness. Originating from India, yoga has now transcended …

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