Marine Omega-3 Fatty Acid, Vitamin D Do Not Cut Risk for A-Fib
Neither marine omega-3 fatty acids, eicosapentaenoic acid (EPA) and docosahexaenoic acid (DHA), nor vitamin D3 are associated with a reduction in the risk for...
Deep Learning Model Detects Electrolyte Imbalance via ECG
Researchers may have developed a deep learning model that is effective at detecting electrolyte imbalance via electrocardiography (ECG).
"The detection and monitoring of electrolyte imbalance...
Racial, Socioeconomic Disparities Seen in Atrial Fibrillation Treatment
Racial and ethnic-minority groups and those with lower income are less likely to receive rhythm control treatment for atrial fibrillation (AF), according to a...
American Indians Have Highest Risk for Nonhemorrhagic Stroke
American Indians have the highest risk for nonhemorrhagic stroke, in the presence or absence of atrial fibrillation (AF), according to a study published online...
Cardio Round-up: Coffee and HF Risk; DVT Still Relevant; and More
A new analysis indicates that deep vein thrombosis is a clinically relevant endpoint for evaluating anticoagulant prophylaxis in patients assigned to the treatments. The...
Ablation Beats Drug Therapy for Women and Men With AFib
For patients with atrial fibrillation (AF), those undergoing ablation have a significantly reduced risk for recurrent AF compared with those receiving drug therapy, regardless...
Genetic Data Suggest Increases in BP May Cause AFib
There seems to be a causal relationship between increased blood pressure (BP) and a higher risk for atrial fibrillation (AF), according to a study...
