Treatment of atrial fibrillation: the difficult balance between thrombotic risk and hemorrhagic risk
The main risk of atrial fibrillation is stroke due to the possible formation of blood clots in the atrium of ...
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Atrial fibrillation: “We do not give treatment until the disease is confirmed by an electrocardiogram”
The diagnosis of atrial fibrillation is made by an electrocardiogram. This heart rhythm disturbance which increases the risk of stroke ...
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“The disease changes a lot of things, you realize that you are not a superman…”
It is a so-called "silent" evil whose symptoms can go unnoticed for a long time. But atrial fibrillation is a ...
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“Better prevention would avoid complications such as strokes”
On the occasion of the mobilization week for atrial fibrillation (AF), in partnership with Action-Coeur and Paroles&Réactions, Dr. Denis Saudeau, ...
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“I’m going to have heart surgery, but I’ve never been told about a stroke”
In this week of awareness of atrial fibrillation (AF) organized in partnership with Action-Coeur and Paroles&Réactions, Jacqueline Grandguillot, 84-year-old retiree, ...
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This is the easiest way to monitor the heart rate: how to take your pulse correctly?
Atrial fibrillation is manifested by an irregular heartbeat. As part of the Week of Action against this disease, in partnership ...
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Atrial fibrillation (AF): what is the care pathway for patients?
Screening, consultation, care, knowledge of the disease... An Ipos survey describes the journey of patients living with atrial fibrillation (AF) ...
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Management of atrial fibrillation: recommendations of the European Society of Cardiology
Causing an irregular and accelerated heartbeat, atrial fibrillation can be treated in different ways. On the occasion of the Week ...
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How to detect atrial fibrillation?
This arrhythmia of cardiac risk, which often goes unnoticed, affects 750,000 people in France. If not treated in time, it ...
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Atrial fibrillation: anticoagulants, pillars of treatment
Atrial fibrillation is the result of an uncoordinated action of muscle cells in the wall of the atria. It can ...
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Atrial fibrillation: electric shock to resynchronize heart cells
Electric shock, or cardioversion, helps regulate cardiac arrhythmia in patients with atrial fibrillation. On the occasion of Action Week on ...
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Atrial fibrillation: the benefits of surgical treatment by ablation
Professor Frédéric Sacher, rhythmologist at the Bordeaux University Hospital and coordinator of the competence center for arrhythmias, explains the benefits ...
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Atrial fibrillation: what are the risk factors and associated comorbidities?
While the risk of atrial fibrillation increases with age, other risk factors and comorbidities are associated with this heart rhythm ...
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Atrial fibrillation: “Its good screening is essential to avoid strokes”
In view of Atrial Fibrillation Awareness Week, health professionals would like to remind you of the importance of screening for ...
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