A new study published in the Journal of the American Medical Association finds a potential warning sign for three heart rhythm issues—the risk of atrial fibrillation, the need for a pacemaker, and the risk of death. When EKGs show a prolonged PR interval, that is traditionally considered relatively benign, but that may not be the [...]
Sleep Apnea Increases Atrial Fibrillation Risk
A new study just published in the Archives of Internal Medicine showed that increasing severity of sleep apnea is associated with a progressively increasing risk of atrial fibrillation and ventricular arrhythmias. The type of sleep apnea matters: Obstructive sleep apnea is associated with an increased risk of ventricular events Central sleep apnea is common in heart [...]
Does Alcohol Put You At Risk for Atrial Fibrillation?
With the holidays getting started, you may wonder how drinking alcohol impacts the risk of atrial fibrillation. Alcohol is considered a risk factor for atrial fibrillation, but is any alcohol safe, and how much is too much? A new study sheds some light on that for women, but those findings may still be too much. [...]
Bisphosphonates for Osteoporosis May Increase Rate of Atrial Fibrillation
Are you on bisphosphonates, such as Fosamax, Boniva, Actonel, or Reclast, to prevent osteoporosis, or are you considering them? If you have atrial fibrillation, or could be at risk for it, this new study will be of interest to you. While this study found absolute risk of atrial fibrillation to be low, bisphosphonates may lead [...]
