Atrial fibrillation: physical activity reduces the risk
People in good physical condition are less likely to suffer from atrial fibrillation, a heart rhythm disorder that can lead ...
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Atrial fibrillation: high doses of vitamin D reduce risk
A recent study, conducted by researchers at the University of Eastern Finland, reveals that taking higher than recommended doses of ...
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Atrial fibrillation: the shopping cart test
Screening for atrial fibrillation, an often silent heart rhythm disease, may soon become part of everyday life, via sensors fitted ...
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The duration of periods affects the risk of cardiovascular disease
Women with short or long menstrual cycles have a higher risk of cardiovascular disease, including atrial fibrillation. THE ESSENTIAL Period ...
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Atrial fibrillation: a new device to operate without risk
A new device developed by an Ohio University scientist helps reduce the risk of esophageal damage during an ablation operation ...
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Atrial fibrillation: too long naps double your risk of developing this heart disorder
According to Spanish research, daytime naps longer than 30 minutes could increase the risk of developing atrial fibrillation, a heart ...
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Atrial fibrillation: these headphones could detect your heart problems
These earpieces are equipped with sensors, capable of detecting the vibrations generated by the beating of the heart and therefore ...
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Dementia: atrial fibrillation is a risk factor
American researchers recently observed that atrial fibrillation, a heart disorder, could increase the risk of dementia in adults under the ...
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Atrial fibrillation: beware of periodontitis
Periodontitis, an inflammatory disease of the mouth, may be a risk factor for fibrosis and atrial fibrillation, according to a ...
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Atrial fibrillation: the 4 real dangers of this arrhythmia problem
As part of the 2022 Action Week concerning atrial fibrillation, Why Doctor offers you a series of articles to better ...
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Foramen ovale, atrial fibrillation and stroke: what strategy?
On the occasion of Atrial Fibrillation Week 2022, we interviewed Dr. Paul Guedeney, interventional cardiologist at the Pitié-Salpêtrière Hospital in ...
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Atrial fibrillation: why the heart rate is disturbed
As part of the 2022 Action Week concerning atrial fibrillation, Why Doctor offers you a series of articles to better ...
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Atrial fibrillation may increase the risk of dementia
Suffering from atrial fibrillation, even when this disease does not lead to a stroke, would increase the risk of developing ...
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Atrial fibrillation: how drugs increase your risk
People who use drugs are more likely to suffer from atrial (or atrial) fibrillation, according to a recent study. THE ...
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Atrial fibrillation: “Since the operation, I don’t even pay attention to my heart anymore!”
As part of the 2022 Action Week concerning atrial fibrillation, Why Doctor offers you the testimony of a patient treated ...
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Atrial fibrillation: how to adapt your diet?
Diet can have an impact on atrial fibrillation. In addition, certain foods have a risk of interference with treatments. THE ...
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Atrial Fibrillation: 6 Habits to Reduce Your Risk
Lifestyle has a big impact on atrial fibrillation, a form of irregular heartbeat. THE ESSENTIAL Atrial (or atrial) fibrillation is ...
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Atrial fibrillation: “I felt palpitations, but at the time I did not pay attention to it”
As part of the 2022 Action Week concerning atrial fibrillation, Why Doctor offers you a series of articles to better ...
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Atrial fibrillation: up to what age can an ablation be performed?
Up to what age can an ablation be performed as part of the treatment of atrial fibrillation? This is a ...
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Atrial fibrillation: our advice for following your treatment
Patients with atrial fibrillation must take medication every day, often for life. How to follow the treatment properly? Explanations. THE ...
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Atrial fibrillation: towards an outpatient management of ablation?
On the occasion of Atrial Fibrillation Week 2022, we interviewed Dr Guillaume Duthoit, cardiologist and rhythmologist, at the Pitié-Salpêtrière hospital ...
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Atrial fibrillation: well used, anticoagulant treatment has a “good risk-benefit ratio”
On the occasion of Atrial Fibrillation Week 2022, we interviewed Professor Jean-Claude Deharo, cardiologist and rhythmologist, head of the cardiology ...
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Atrial fibrillation: our tip for detecting it yourself
As part of the 2022 Action Week concerning atrial fibrillation, a pathology characterized by an irregular heartbeat, Why Doctor offers ...
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Atrial fibrillation: 5 facts from a cardiologist to understand the disease
On the occasion of the 2022 Action Week concerning atrial fibrillation, Dr Xavier Waintraub, cardiologist at the Pitié Salpêtrière hospital ...
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Atrial fibrillation: a high risk in case of drug use
People who use drugs are more likely to suffer from atrial fibrillation, according to a recent study. THE ESSENTIAL More ...
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Air pollution, responsible for fatal arrhythmias?
On days of heavy pollution, cardiac arrhythmias are more frequent, especially in people with implantable cardioverter defibrillators. THE ESSENTIAL According ...
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Against atrial fibrillation, it is imperative to quit smoking!
Frequent and most often asymptomatic heart disorder, atrial fibrillation increases, if it is associated with smoking, from 66% to 84% ...
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Atrial fibrillation: “a sword of Damocles above the head”
On the occasion of atrial fibrillation awareness day on December 12, Why Doctor collected the testimony of a patient followed ...
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Atrial fibrillation: a risk of moderate alcohol consumption
Alcohol consumption, even moderate, would be a risk factor for atrial fibrillation. One more proof to set up a preventive ...
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A link established between atrial fibrillation and dementia
Suffering from atrial fibrillation, even when this disease does not lead to a stroke, would increase the risk of developing ...
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