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Atrial Fibrillation
Atrial Fibrillation 29 Jan 2006
Atrial fibrillation is a condition in which the upper chambers of the heart (the atrium) beat in a disorganized fashion. The heart ...
- WOWT,
HMC pumps up woman’s life 29 Jan 2006
At 23, Reinbold had a heart attack, and at 26, she suffered atrial fibrillation, a condition in which the heart doesn’t receive enough electrical stimulation ...
- Lebanon Daily News,
Mini-Maze Procedure For Atrial Fibrillation Jan 16, 2006
...(KUTV) More than 5 million Americans suffer from an irregular heart beat, also known as Atrial Fibrillation. In this Healthy Living ...
- KUTV,
Prophylaxis Against Postoperative Atrial Fibrillation Current ... Dec 29, 2005
Atrial fibrillation is by far the most common complication following cardiac surgery, with an incidence consistently reported to range between 27% and 40% and ...
- Journal of American Medical Association (subscription),
Increased Prevalence Of Atrial Fibrillation Found In Patients With ... Jan 3, 2006
Results of a study show an increased prevalence of atrial fibrillation (AF) among patients with idiopathic central sleep apnea in the absence of congestive ...
- Medical News Today (press release),
CryoCath Reports Positive Data at Atrial Fibrillation Conference Jan 16, 2006
Dr. Douglas Packer, from Mayo Clinic, presented additional data from the feasibility stage of the Cryo System Trial Of Paroxysmal Atrial Fibrillation (STOP AF ...
- CNW Telbec (Communiqués de presse),
Ablation of atrial fibrillation and esophageal injury: Effects of ... Dec 29, 2005
OBJECTIVE: The aim of this study was the evaluation of histologic changes induced on the esophagus by surgical ablation therapy for atrial fibrillation. ...
- The Journal of Thoracic and Cardiovascular Surgery
Study: Common blood-thinning drug weakens bones Jan 25, 2006
Warfarin is often given to patients with atrial fibrillation, which is characterized by irregular contractions of the heart's upper chambers. ...
- Belleville News-Democrat,
Warfarin increases risk of bone fracture Jan 24, 2006
Warfarin, also known by the brand-name Coumadin®, is often given to patients with atrial fibrillation, irregular contractions of the upper chambers of the ...
- RxPG NEWS,
Warfarin Use in Men With Atrial Fibrillation Linked to ... Jan 25, 2006
Jan 25 - The long-term use of warfarin appears to increase the risk of osteoporotic fractures in men taking the drug for atrial fibrillation (AF), according to ...
- Medscape (subscription)
Ventricular fibrillation can kill within minutes Jan 23, 2006
...age 64. He was thought to be in good health. What’s the difference between ventricular and atrial fibrillation? A: Fibrillation ...
- Columbus Dispatch,
Ventricular fibrillation is a major cause of sudden death Jan 23, 2006
No one can explain why this happened to him so suddenly and unexpectedly. What's the difference between this and atrial fibrillation? ...
- SouthCoastToday.com,
St. Jude Medical to Focus on Future of Cardiac Surgery and ... Jan 26, 2006
The study showed that at six-month follow-up, 85 percent of patients in the study group remained free from atrial fibrillation. St. ...
- Genetic Engineering News,
Education key to combating heart disease Jan 28, 2006
...range. Prescribe blood-thinning medicine for women with atrial fibrillation and intermediate or high risk for embolic stroke. Hormone ...
- Daily News Journal (subscription),
How To: Automated External Defibrillators Jan 16, 2006
It is likely that your problem can be diagnosed and treated effectively. Reader: I have atrial fibrillation, and the doctor has me on warfarin. ...
- Saturday Evening Post,
CryoCath stock rises on positive news at heart fibrillation ... Jan 16, 2006
Clinic in Rochester, Minn., presented more data at an annual symposium from a feasibility study that used the Arctic Front catheter to treat atrial fibrillation ...
- Canada.com,
LEMIEUX DECIDES TIME IS RIGHT TO RETIRE FROM HOCKEY Jan 24, 2006
He cited an ongoing heart condition known as atrial fibrillation and a concern that his body was no longer able to let him play up to his standards as his ...
- Pittsburgh Penguins,
Study: Warfarin hikes bone fracture risks Jan 23, 2006
Warfarin, also known by the brand-name Coumadin, is often given to patients with atrial fibrillation -- irregular contractions of the upper chambers of the ...
- Webindia123,
'Mini-Maze' procedure corrects heartbeat problem Jan 17, 2006
ST. LOUIS - Patients with intermittent atrial fibrillation will likely find a new treatment for their problem a-Maze-ing, says a St. Louis University doctor. ...
- Belleville News-Democrat,
Run-away Heart Jan 16, 2006
Reader: I am 70 years old and lave been cardioverted for atrial fibrillation three times. Each time I physically exert myself, the atrial fibrillation recurs. ...
- Saturday Evening Post,
Boehringer starts largest ever trial on stroke drug in atrial ... Jan 18, 2006
Ingelheim GmbH said it is launching the largest ever clinical trial to test its RENDIX drug as treatment and prevention against stroke in atrial fibrillation. ...
- Forbes
St. Jude Medical to Highlight Broad Portfolio of Innovative ... Jan 12, 2006
...a surgical cardiac ablation system, and a full line of catheter-based diagnostic and therapeutic products--at the Boston Atrial Fibrillation Symposium, January ...
- Business Wire (press release),
NHL legend Lemieux announces retirement Jan 25, 2006
...an irregular heartbeat. He was diagnosed with atrial fibrillation last month. He has also been plagued by a bad back. "Being on ...
- People's Daily Online,
Charges Hit St. Jude's Profit Jan 25, 2006
STJ:NYSE - commentary - research - Cramer's Take) said fourth-quarter revenue advanced 29% as sales of defibrillators and atrial fibrillation products surged ...
- TheStreet.com
Most extensive thromboembolic disease clinical trial program ... Jan 20, 2006
The target indications include stroke prevention in atrial fibrillation (SPAF). Atrial fibrillation is the most common form of cardiac ...
- News-Ticker.org (Pressemitteilung),
Mario Lemieux Retires - for Last Time Jan 25, 2006
The 40-year-old Penguins owner-player learned in early December he has atrial fibrillation, an irregular heartbeat that can cause his pulse to flutter wildly ...
- Canton Daily Ledger,
Lemieux cites health issues as reason to retire Jan 26, 2006
Last week Lemieux said the condition, atrial fibrillation, might be attributed to the stress he has undergone during the uncertainty that has engulfed the ...
- Indiana Gazette,
Mario Lemieux career chronology Jan 26, 2006
Dec. 7, 2005 _ Lemieux is admitted to a Pittsburgh hospital and treated for atrial fibrillation, a heart condition that causes a rapid heartbeat. ...
- NEPA News,
C'est Magnifique! Jan 25, 2006
Lemieux's latest health issue—an irregular heartbeat disorder known as atrial fibrillation—was the final setback for the legendary Penguin. ...
- LongIslandPress.com,
Wendy's best chance Jan 22, 2006
The doctors' theory is that Wendy had an atrial fibrillation. ... She takes pills to ward off pneumonia and shingles as well as pills for her atrial fibrillation. ...
- Bellingham Herald,
Health Concerns Prompted Mario's Decision Jan 24, 2006
...ice. In early December, he learned he has atrial fibrillation, an irregular heartbeat that must be controlled by medication. After ...
- KDKA,
NHL by Scott Erskine Jan 26, 2006
He returned to the ice in December 2000 but battled more hip ailments before finally succumbing to a heart condition known as atrial fibrillation this campaign ...
- San Jose Sharks,
The Cox maze procedure in mitral valve disease: Predictors of ... Dec 29, 2005
OBJECTIVES: The Cox maze procedure is the gold standard for ablation of atrial fibrillation in patients undergoing mitral valve surgery, and new approaches to ...
- The Journal of Thoracic and Cardiovascular Surgery
ProRhythm, Inc. Announces Approval of US Pivotal Trial for HIFU ... Jan 4, 2006
Approval Marks Start of Multi-Center Trial for the Treatment of Atrial Fibrillation RONKONKOMA, NY, Jan. 4 /PRNewswire/ -- ProRhythm ...
- PR Newswire (press release),
New Heart Procedure Involves Less Scarring, Quicker Recovery Jan 11, 2006
ST. LOUIS – There’s new hope for the hundreds of thousands of Americans with intermittent atrial fibrillation: the “mini-Maze,� a minimally invasive ...
- Saint Louis University,
Lemieux bids adieu, again Jan 26, 2006
The 40-year-old Lemieux learned in early December he has atrial fibrillation, an irregular heartbeat that can cause his pulse to flutter wildly and must be ...
- South Bend Tribune,
Medication Reduces Risk Of Heart Irregularities After Cardiac ... Dec 29, 2005
Atrial tachyarrhythmias, usually atrial fibrillation or atrial flutter, often occur immediately after cardiac surgery and are the most common postoperative ...
- Medical News Today (press release),
CryoCor Updates FDA Review of Atrial Flutter PMA Jan 10, 2006
The CryoCor System has been approved in Europe for the treatment of atrial fibrillation and atrial flutter, the two most common and difficult to treat ...
- PR Newswire (press release),
Stroke Risk Eyed in Those With Bad Heart Rhythm Jan 5, 2006
The tool, a new risk score, is important to the more than 2 million Americans with atrial fibrillation, a disorder in which the two upper chambers of the heart ...
- PakTribune.com,
Recent MedicalCV Transactions Significantly Strengthen Balance ... Jan 3, 2006
MedicalCV is a cardiovascular company focused on the potential treatment of atrial fibrillation through the development of an interventional cardiac laser ...
- Black Enterprise,
Heart Help Jan 13, 2006
...dizziness or fainting. If the tachycardia originates in the atria, it can lead to a rhythm problem called atrial fibrillation. The top ...
- WOWT,
ProRhythm, Inc. Announces Approval of US Pivotal Trial for HIFU ... Jan 4, 2006
...into the pivotal phase of the Investigational Device Exemption (IDE) Trial for the treatment of symptomatic, paroxysmal Atrial Fibrillation utilizing the ...
- PR Newswire (press release),
Lemieux leaning toward surgery Jan 24, 2006
People with atrial fibrillation are at an increased risk for clots and strokes, because blood isn't pumped completely out of the heart's two small upper ...
- Pittsburgh Tribune-Review,
Lemieux to announce retirement Tuesday Jan 24, 2006
He was diagnosed with atrial fibrillation last month but had been working out regularly and seemed determined to play again this season. ...
- National Post,
Report: Lemieux to announce retirement Jan 24, 2006
He was diagnosed with atrial fibrillation last month but had been working out regularly and seemed determined to play again this season.
- MSNBC
Lemieux leaves behind legacy of great play Jan 24, 2006
He was diagnosed with atrial fibrillation last month, but had been working out regularly and seemed intent on returning in the coming weeks. ...
- FOXSports.com
Penguins' Lemieux to retire a second time; NEWS conference at 2 pm ... Jan 24, 2006
Lemieux, 40, learned in early December he has atrial fibrillation, an irregular heartbeat that can cause his pulse to flutter wildly and must be controlled by ...
- CNN/SI
Mario Lemieux retires from hockey Jan 24, 2006
Lemieux, one of the greatest players in NHL history, has been out of the Penguins lineup for more than a month with atrial fibrillation, an irregular heartbeat ...
- CBC News,
Ice hockey legend Lemieux retires Jan 24, 2006
The 40-year-old Canadian has made the decision as a result of health problems after being diagnosed with atrial fibrillation last month. ...
- BBC Sport,
Mario Lemieux, Penguins Hall-of-Fame Center and Owner, Retires Jan 24, 2006
16 because of an irregular heartbeat. He was diagnosed with atrial fibrillation, a condition that needs to be controlled by medication. ...
- Bloomberg
Lemieux, Penguins' Hall-of-Famer and Owner, Retires (Update1) Jan 24, 2006
He was diagnosed with atrial fibrillation and said today that he'll probably choose to have surgery in the next month or two to correct the ailment. ...
- Bloomberg
Penguins' Lemieux Retires From NHL Jan 24, 2006
...and two hip surgeries. Earlier this season he was diagnosed with a heart condition known as atrial fibrillation. He tried to return ...
- New York Times,
Accolades pour in for Mario Jan 24, 2006
Most recently, Lemieux had been sidelined this season by atrial fibrillation, which is a fluttering in his heart that causes his pulse to dramatically speed at ...
- Toronto Star,
Super Mario calls it a career for good this time Jan 24, 2006
In December, he was diagnosed with a heart ailment known as atrial fibrillation; he has been treating the condition with medication, and he says he will likely ...
- CBS SportsLine.com
Mario Lemieux Chronology Jan 24, 2006
He is diagnosed with atrial fibrillation, an irregular heartbeat that doctors say can be treated with medication and should not affect his career. ...
- Globe and Mail,
Mario Lemieux announces his retirement Jan 24, 2006
Dec. 7 and diagnosed with atrial fibrillation, which is a fluttering in his heart that causes his pulse to speed up dramatically. ...
- CTV.ca,
Post-Lemieux era begins in Pittsburgh Jan 25, 2006
He had been sidelined since early December after learning he has atrial fibrillation — an irregular heartbeat that can cause his pulse to flutter wildly and ...
- MSNBC
NHL ROUNDUP: Penguins' Lemieux retires, this time, he says, for ... Jan 25, 2006
He was diagnosed with atrial fibrillation and said Tuesday that he would probably have surgery in the next month or two to correct the ailment. ...
- Detroit Free Press,
NHL: Lemieux ends playing career Jan 25, 2006
Lemieux, 40, was hospitalized last month with atrial fibrillation, an irregular heartbeat that causes his pulse to flutter wildly. ...
- Seattle Times,
Lemieux calls it quits -- for the final time Jan 25, 2006
...retirement. On Dec. 7, he was diagnosed with atrial fibrillation, or an irregular heartbeat, and was given medication. But when ...
- San Francisco Chronicle,
Lemieux retires for second time Jan 25, 2006
This season he was limited to 26 games -- notching seven goals and 15 assists -- after learning in early December he has atrial fibrillation, a condition that ...
- Miami Herald,
A story tinged with sadness Jan 25, 2006
...retired in 1997, and after a comeback that included an Olympic gold medal and a World Cup championship, he was diagnosed with atrial fibrillation earlier this ...
- National Post,
Capitals-Penguins Preview Jan 25, 2006
He had been sidelined since early December after learning he has atrial fibrillation - an irregular heartbeat that can cause his pulse to flutter wildly and ...
- USA Today
Team for Sale, and Lemieux Says He May Be Done Jan 19, 2006
...irregular heartbeat. He also missed four games in early December with the condition, which is known as atrial fibrillation. In his ...
- New York Times,
Heart once defined him, now it sidelines Lemieux Jan 24, 2006
...years ago. But it's true. An irregular heartbeat and atrial fibrillation put him in hospital Dec. 7 and ended his career. Monday ...
- London Free Press,
Report: Penquins C Lemieux to retire Jan 24, 2006
He was diagnosed with atrial fibrillation last month. Lemieux retired for the first time in 1997 and was inducted into the Hockey Hall of Fame later that year. ...
- San Jose Sharks,
Goodbye to the Penguin Jan 24, 2006
1993), two bouts of serious back surgery, and a couple of major hip operations couldn't stop him, the heart condition, atrial fibrillation, has finally forced ...
- Crikey,
Penguins' Lemieux To Retire For Second Time Jan 24, 2006
But Lemieux learned in early December he has atrial fibrillation, an irregular heartbeat that can cause his pulse to flutter wildly. ...
- NBC 10.com,
Mario Lemieux Set To Announce Retirement Tuesday Jan 24, 2006
...to an irregular heartbeat. He has a condition known as atrial fibrillation which is treatable with medication. Lemieux has had an ...
- Elites TV,
Penquins C Lemieux retires Jan 24, 2006
But he has not played since December 16 because of problems caused by an irregular heartbeat and was diagnosed with atrial fibrillation last month. ...
- AllSports.com,
Lemieux's breakaway Jan 24, 2006
He said he is "leaning toward" having surgery to address the atrial fibrillation that was diagnosed last month rather than relying on medication to control the ...
- Pittsburgh Post Gazette,
Smizik: Remember Lemieux as city's best Jan 24, 2006
Lemieux was diagnosed with atrial fibrillation, an irregular heartbeat, in early December and played in only one game since then. ...
- Pittsburgh Post Gazette,
Lemieux bids adieu Jan 24, 2006
...included numerous battles with injuries and overcoming cancer, Lemieux's most recent challenge has been a condition known as atrial fibrillation -- a rapid and ...
- Pittsburgh Tribune-Review,
'This is it': Lemieux retires again - for good Jan 24, 2006
The 40-year-old Penguins owner-player learned in early December that he has atrial fibrillation, an irregular heartbeat that can cause his pulse to flutter ...
- AZ Central.com,
MIKE MASTOVICH | Le Magnifique and his magnificent impact Jan 24, 2006
The decision was a surprise, even though the 40-year-old Lemieux learned in December that he has atrial fibrillation, an irregular heartbeat that can cause his ...
- The Tribune-Democrat,
Skating Away Jan 25, 2006
15 assists. In December, Lemieux was diagnosed with atrial fibrillation, a condition that results in a fluttering heartbeat. He ...
- Hartford Courant,
Disheartened Lemieux decides to retire Jan 25, 2006
Lemieux, 40, was in a hospital in December because of atrial fibrillation, an irregular heartbeat that causes his pulse to flutter wildly. ...
- Columbus Dispatch,
Mario Lemieux hangs up his skates Jan 25, 2006
...for good, citing an inability to perform at a standard he felt acceptable, as well as health reasons, including stress and a heart problem (atrial fibrillation ...
- Philadelphia Inquirer,
Penguins' superstar calls it quits Jan 25, 2006
Already a Hall of Fame center, Lemieux said he left the game because of atrial fibrillation, an irregular heartbeat that must be medicated. He last played Dec. ...
- Fort Worth Star Telegram,
Steel City Blues: Saying Farewell to Lemieux One More Time Jan 25, 2006
...team's 40-year-old player-owner made public his intentions to sell the franchise, and two months after he was diagnosed with atrial fibrillation, an irregular ...
- New York Sun,
Mario Lemieux Retires for the Last Time Jan 25, 2006
...skates. He cited his health as one of the primary reasons, especially his irregular heartbeat, known as atrial fibrillation. “This ...
- About - Cities & Towns,
Sad finish for Lemieux Jan 25, 2006
And now his heart has failed him; a debilitating condition called atrial fibrillation signalling the bitter end of what had been a valiant fight to stay on the ...
- Edmonton Journal,
One of hockey's brightest stars leaves an untouchable legacy Jan 25, 2006
Because of the atrial fibrillation in his heart, Lemieux could not have the farewell season he wanted to have, playing alongside Sidney Crosby, winning another ...
- Montreal Gazette,
Blood Pressure Concerns Jan 16, 2006
I then had a problem with atrial fibrillation, which seems to have cleared up, but I am now having problems with low blood pressure and dizzy spells, despite ...
- Saturday Evening Post,
Annual conference keeps hearts healthy Jan 22, 2006
The topics range from nutrition, acute coronary syndrome and atrial fibrillation to hormone replacement therapy for women, stroke and hypertension, all ...
- The Desert Sun,
Adieu, Lemieux, once again Jan 25, 2006
His latest condition, an irregular heartbeat known as atrial fibrillation, limited Lemieux to 22 points in 26 games this season. ...
- Beaver County Times,
Strokes caused by clots, bleeding Jan 15, 2006
In a condition called atrial fibrillation, the chamber of the heart known as the atrium does not pump effectively, and blood can pool in this chamber. ...
- Orlando Sentinel,
Lemieux follows his heart Jan 25, 2006
Lemieux, 40, was hospitalized last month with atrial fibrillation, an irregular heartbeat that causes his pulse to flutter wildly. ...
- Grand Forks Herald,
Local heart hospitals vie for valuable customers Jan 15, 2006
...in that category and five-star rated for coronary bypass surgery, cardiac interventions and treatment of heart attack, heart failure and atrial fibrillation. ...
- St. Augustine Record,
Erratic Heart Rate Jan 23, 2006
In that disorder, patients have slow beating of the sinus node (bradycardia) interspersed with rapid heartbeats, often due to atrial fibrillation (tachycardia ...
- Saturday Evening Post,
Hillman Co. among CardioOptics investors Jan 23, 2006
...physicians to see inside the heart as they deliver electrical energy to eliminate irregular heartbeats stemming from a condition known as atrial fibrillation. ...
- Pittsburgh Business Times,
CardioOptics lands $26.5M in VC Jan 24, 2006
CardioOptics is working on a second device, a catheter system used to treat atrial fibrillation, a common heart-rhythm problem that affects about 2.2 million ...
- Lowell Sun,
Lemieux through the years Jan 25, 2006
...medal-winning team. â– Dec. 7, 2005: Diagnoses with atrial fibrillation, or an irregular heartbeat, and played just one more game.
- Kansas City Star,
Sports Briefs Jan 25, 2006
Lemieux, 40, learned in early December that he has atrial fibrillation, an irregular heartbeat that can cause his pulse to flutter wildly and must be ...
- Winston-Salem Journal,
Cardiovascular electrophysiology takes ECGs to next level Jan 20, 2006
The technology also has made it possible to go after the most serious arrhythmias such as atrial fibrillation, a fluttering in the heart’s upper chambers ...
- Florence Morning News,
Music, Healing Touch May Aid Recovery Jan 16, 2006
Italian cardiologists gave H. pylori tests to 59 patients with atrial fibrillation (a condition in which the upper chambers of the heart beat rapidly) and 35 ...
- Saturday Evening Post,
A novel device for left atrial appendage exclusion Dec 29, 2005
OBJECTIVE: The left atrial appendage is a frequent source of thromboemboli in patients with atrial fibrillation. Exclusion or excision ...
- The Journal of Thoracic and Cardiovascular Surgery
Lemieux announces his retirement for second time Jan 24, 2006
The latest is atrial fibrillation, which is a fluttering in his heart that causes his pulse to dramatically speed at times. He sat out the Nov. ...
- Vancouver Sun (subscription),
His heart carried him through adversity to glory Jan 25, 2006
And now, this losing battle with a heart condition called atrial fibrillation, which ruined what might have been a magical partnership with his young heir ...
- Vancouver Sun (subscription),
St. Jude Medical Reports Fourth Quarter and Full-Year 2005 Results Jan 25, 2006
The Company has five major focus areas that include: cardiac rhythm management, atrial fibrillation, cardiac surgery, cardiology, and neuromodulation. ...
- Business Wire (press release),
Finding Your Way Homeless 23 Nov 2005
...takes 19 pills a day for a host of medical conditions: hypertension, mitral valve prolapse, hyperlipidemia, paroxysmal atrial fibrillation, mild cardiomyopathy ...
- New Haven Advocate,
New Anti-Arrhythmic Drug in Development for Atrial Fibrillation ... Nov 22, 2005
...dronedarone, a new Class III multi-channel blocking anti-arrhythmic drug currently in Phase III development for the prevention of atrial fibrillation (AF) and ...
- Medical News Today (press release),
Dronedarone Provides Multiple Benefits in Atrial Fibrillation ... Nov 14, 2005
DALLAS, TX -- November 14, 2005 -- The antiarrhythmic agent dronedarone decreases hospitalizations and death in patients with atrial fibrillation, according to ...
- DG News
C-Reactive Protein Predicts Repeat Atrial Fibrillation after ... Nov 14, 2005
DALLAS, TX -- November 14, 2005 -- Levels of C-reactive protein (CRP) are a useful tool for predicting recurrence of atrial fibrillation after successful ...
- DG News
Obesity Raises Risk of Atrial Fibrillation After Cardiac Surgery Nov 14, 2005
NEW YORK (Reuters Health) Nov 14 - Obesity is an important risk factor for new-onset atrial fibrillation (AF) following cardiac surgery, according to a report ...
- Medscape (subscription)
Obesity May Increase Risk Of Atrial Fibrillation Nov 15, 2005
...(NBC News) - A study shows the more obese a person is, the more likely they are to develop an irregular heart beat called atrial fibrillation after undergoing ...
- KSDK,
Preoperative Use of Statins May Protect Against Postoperative ... Nov 14, 2005
A new study shows that statin use prior to major thoracic surgery may help to reduce the incidence of atrial fibrillation (AF), independent of c-reactive ...
- Medical News Today (press release),
Cognitive Dysfunction Common with Initial Atrial Fibrillation ... Nov 15, 2005
DALLAS, TX -- November 15, 2005 -- Cognitive dysfunction is common after a first episode of atrial fibrillation (AF) and seems to increase the risk of death ...
- DG News
Epidemiology and Management of Atrial Fibrillation in Critically ... Nov 3, 2005
TORONTO, CANADA -- November 3, 2005 -- Atrial fibrillation in the intensive care unit is commonly associated with hemodynamic instability and attempts at rapid ...
- DG News
Freezing Hearts Back Into Rhythm Nov 22, 2005
Your heart may flutter or skip a beat occasionally, but it's a more serious problem for the more than 2 million Americans who have atrial fibrillation, a type ...
- ABC30.com,
Patient freed from erratic heartbeat and 'feeling of doom' Nov 20, 2005
He tried several medications, six or seven kinds, but none controlled his atrial fibrillation. "They'd work for a while and then they'd stop," he said. ...
- BurlingtonFreePress.com,
Cardima Announces Third Quarter 2005 Financial Results Nov 22, 2005
...developer of the REVELATION ® Tx, REVELATION ® T-Flex and REVELATION ® Helix microcatheter systems for the treatment of atrial fibrillation (AF), reported ...
- Market Wire (press release)
Analysis From Several Clinical Studies Show Dronedarone Appears to ... Nov 15, 2005
...the new investigational multichannel blocker anti-arrhythmic appears to be effective with favorable tolerability in patients with atrial fibrillation (AF), the ...
- PR Newswire (press release),
He's got the beat Nov 20, 2005
...of Vermont in July 2002, is a leading physician in his field at research and treatment, with a particular expertise in an abnormality called atrial fibrillation ...
- BurlingtonFreePress.com,
First Patients Enrolled in St. Jude Medical's Study Looking at AF ... Nov 17, 2005
17, 2005--St. Jude Medical, Inc. (NYSE:STJ) today announced that patient enrollment has begun in the Atrial Fibrillation Suppression Pacing in Cardiac ...
- Business Wire (press release),
Endosense Completes CHF 26 Million (USD 20 Million) Fundraising ... Nov 21, 2005
It will enable Endosense to bring to market a major technological advance in the catheter treatment of atrial fibrillation, an extremely prevalent and ...
- Business Wire (press release),
Cardiome Reports Third Quarter Results Nov 14, 2005
Phase III clinical study, called ACT 3. The study achieved its primary endpoint, showing that of the 170 patients with recent-onset atrial fibrillation (AF), 52 ...
- Yahoo! News (press release)
Company news Nov 18, 2005
St. Jude Medical Inc., Little Canada, announced that patient enrollment has begun in the Atrial Fibrillation Suppression Pacing in Cardiac Resynchronization ...
- Minneapolis Star Tribune (subscription),
Cell Genesys San Diego Manufacturing Operation Acquired by Genzyme Nov 22, 2005
...gene therapy portfolio also includes pre-clinical work related to lysosomal storage disorders and, in partnership with Excigen, Inc., atrial fibrillation. ...
- Yahoo! News (press release)
Analysis From Several Clinical Studies Show Dronedarone Appears to ... Nov 15, 2005
Dronedarone also shown to reduce hospitalizations in a post hoc analysis in patients with atrial fibrillation PARIS, Nov. 15 /PRNewswire ...
- PR Newswire (press release),
When the Beat Goes Bad Nov 19, 2005
Look at atrial fibrillation. Once its focus was as much about overactive healthy hearts as diseased ones. ... Think of atrial fibrillation as an electrical storm. ...
- U.S. News & World Report
Live from the theatre Nov 22, 2005
...cardio defibrillator. The device delivers a life-saving shock if the heart goes into atrial fibrillation. At 7pm on 2 December. * Anal ...
- Independent,
Caution urged for health care sector Nov 22, 2005
...yet. CryoCath Technologies Inc., which has an opportunity to be an industry leader in atrial fibrillation. Biovail Corp. because ...
- Globe and Mail,
Cardiovascular drug may improve heart failure and help prevent ... Nov 20, 2005
...patients with prior myocardial infarction and/or heart failure and also in reducing the incidence and/or preventing the occurrence of atrial fibrillation in a ...
- Medical News Today (press release),
Obesity Ups Arrhythmia Risk After Bypass Nov 17, 2005
...to identify a strong, independent association between excess weight and the development of this arrhythmia, called post-operative atrial fibrillation (A-Fib). ...
- Forbes
CryoCor Provides Regulatory Update and Reports Third Quarter 2005 ... Nov 3, 2005
...clinical information for its Premarket Approval application, or PMA, for atrial flutter -- Enrollment in pivotal trial for atrial fibrillation reaches 77 ...
- PR Newswire (press release),
Specialist Care May Not Include Blood Pressure Management in ... Oct 27, 2005
MONTREAL, CANADA -- October 27, 2005 -- Patients with atrial fibrillation have significant reductions in systolic blood pressure when they are followed by ...
- DG News
MedicalCV Announces New Vice President of Sales; Company Moves to ... Nov 7, 2005
...surgery company focused on developing a truly minimally invasive procedure (closed chest, beating heart) for the treatment of atrial fibrillation by utilizing ...
- dBusinessNews Minneapolis (press release),
Abstract on CryoCor's Cardiac Cryoablation System Presented at ... Nov 14, 2005
The study evaluated the potential to produce esophageal injury, a well-documented complication of atrial fibrillation ablation with RF, or heat-based energy. ...
- Yahoo! News (press release)
Calming the distress of atrial flutter Nov 1, 2005
The most common rhythm disturbance of the heart, known as atrial fibrillation, affects one in four Americans age 40 and over at some time in their lives. ...
- Enid News & Eagle,
CryoCor Provides Regulatory Update and Reports Third Quarter 2005 ... Nov 3, 2005
...today reported an update on the US FDA review of its PMA for the treatment of atrial flutter, on its pivotal trial for atrial fibrillation, and its financial ...
- Yahoo! News (press release)
What alcohol really does to your body Nov 19, 2005
...syndrome'. This is atrial fibrillation - a rapid, irregular heartbeat that happens when the heart's upper chambers contract too quickly. ...
- Independent,
Doctor's Orders Nov 20, 2005
A study of 55 adults on a roller coaster called Expedition GeForce reports that it triggered irregular heartbeats and atrial fibrillation, potentially fatal ...
- TIME
A jolt to decaf drinkers Nov 20, 2005
Nearly 44% of the volunteers had arrhythmias that lasted up to five minutes after the ride, and one had rapid atrial fibrillation, a rapid and chaotic heartbeat ...
- Los Angeles Times,
Aurora hospital spends big to keep heart unit pumping Nov 21, 2005
It also completed 76 percent of atrial fibrillation ablation procedures for HealthOne hospitals in Denver and Aurora -- where doctors scar certain heart tissue ...
- MSNBC
Abbott Reports Levosimendan (Simdax(R)) Results From Large ... Nov 16, 2005
...dobutamine-treated patients, respectively, were atrial fibrillation (9.1 percent vs. 6.1 percent), cardiac failure (12.3 percent vs. ...
- Yahoo! News (press release)
Risks of riding roller coasters for people with heart disease Nov 20, 2005
Another experienced a self-terminating episode of atrial fibrillation, a rapid chaotic electrical activity in the upper chambers of the heart. ...
- Medical News Today (press release),
Obesity complicates heart surgery recovery Nov 16, 2005
Patients recovering from cardiac surgery are placed at an increased risk for the development of an irregular heartbeat - atrial fibrillation (AF) - if they ...
- myDNA.com,
Hansel Medical secures $30 million in series C financing Nov 21, 2005
The technology is also designed to allow physicians to maintain stability during treatment of complex cardiac arrhythmias, such as atrial fibrillation, a major ...
- American Venture Magazine (press release),
Roller-Coasters Isn’t The Perfect Place For Cardiac Patients To ... Nov 21, 2005
A condition called atrial fibrillation, characterized by a rapid chaotic electrical activity in the chambers of the heart was experienced y one of the ...
- MedIndia,
Fish Oil Supplementation and Arrhythmias Nov 3, 2005
Based on recent data showing that use of omega-3 fatty acids prevented atrial fibrillation after coronary artery bypass surgery, 4 one could speculate that ...
- Journal of American Medical Association (subscription),
AtriCure Enrolls First Patient in Sole-Therapy Minimally Invasive ... Oct 31, 2005
SR II clinical study for the use of the AtriCure Bipolar Ablation System in a sole-therapy, minimally invasive procedure to treat atrial fibrillation (AF). ...
- Yahoo! News (press release)
"Iron Man" Beats the Odds Nov 17, 2005
...path to the finish line. "I had atrial fibrillation and atrial flutter," he said. "It was pretty extreme. My heart rate would get ...
- W*USA 9,
AHA: Thrill-a-Minute Roller Coasters May Be Dangerous to the Heart Nov 17, 2005
One rider had an arrhythmia in the middle of the ride and another had a self-terminating episode of atrial fibrillation during the ride. ...
- CNN
UPDATE 1-Plavix inferior to standard drug in stroke study Nov 14, 2005
Atrial fibrillation, or an irregular heart rhythm, is associated with an increased risk adverse heart events, particularly strokes due to blood clots. ...
- Reuters
Study: Those with Heart Condidition Shouldn't Ride Rollercoasters Nov 16, 2005
One had an episode of atrial fibrillation, which corrected itself. For young healthy people, coasters pose no threats to their hearts. ...
- KSL-TV,
Orion Oyj: Abbott reports improved clinical course with orion’s ... Nov 14, 2005
17 percent); cardiac failure (23 percent vs. 27 percent); and atrial fibrillation (8 percent vs. 2 percent) in the levosimendan plus standard therapy arm vs. ...
- Kauppalehti (press release),
Roller Coasters, heart risk Nov 17, 2005
...a stop. One participant had an episode of atrial fibrillation, an irregularity in the heart's two upper chambers. Emotional stress ...
- Health24.com,
DNR says bovine TB hasn't spread to deer Nov 18, 2005
St. Jude's atrial fibrillation suppression treatment affects cardiac resynchronization therapy in heart failure patients. … AM ...
- Pioneer Press,
Health tips help prevent occurrence of strokes Nov 16, 2005
...stroke. Stay calm. In a 10-year study in Massachusetts, angry or hostile men were more likely to develop atrial fibrillation. This ...
- NewsOK.com (subscription),
Cardiome To Present RSD1235 Abstract At AHA Nov 10, 2005
RSD1235 IV is the intravenous formulation of an investigational drug being evaluated for the acute treatment of recent-onset atrial fibrillation (AF). ...
- PR Newswire (press release),
Sleep Disorder Increases Risk of Mortality Nov 10, 2005
...factors such as age, sex, race, smoking status, alcohol-consumption, body-mass index, diabetes mellitus, hyperlipidemia, atrial fibrillation, and hypertension ...
- CNN
Drugs & Devices: HIV Pill Oct 31, 2005
The West Chester , Ohio-based company is developing the device system that uses a minimally invasive procedure to treat atrial fibrillation, or the rapid ...
- Red Herring,
Sleep Apnea May Raise Risk of Stroke, Death Nov 9, 2005
..."We know there is an association between obstructive sleep apnea and various kinds of heart disease -- hypertension, atrial fibrillation, stroke and heart ...
- Forbes
Obesity ups risk of complication after heart surgery Nov 14, 2005
NEW YORK (Reuters Health) - Obesity is an important risk factor for the development of an irregular heart beat called atrial fibrillation (AF) following ...
- ABC News
Sanofi-aventis Third Quarter 2005: Adjusted EPS(1) up 27.4%, Net ... Nov 7, 2005
...clopidogrel + aspirin versus oral anticoagulation) designed to evaluate clopidogrel in the prevention of vascular events in atrial fibrillation patients; the ...
- Yahoo! News (press release)
OSA Increases Stroke, Death Risk Nov 9, 2005
...findings to take multiple factors like age, sex, race, smoking status, alcohol use, body mass index, diabetes, high cholesterol, atrial fibrillation and high ...
- Ivanhoe,
(Euronext Amsterdam) - Bayer HealthCare and Ortho-McNeil ... Oct 25, 2005
...indications: venous thromboembolism prevention after major orthopedic surgery, venous thromboembolism treatment and stroke prevention in atrial fibrillation. ...
- Euronext,
Icagen Reports Third Quarter 2005 Financial Results Nov 4, 2005
Development continued on the Company's other clinical and preclinical programs, including the Company's Phase I program in atrial fibrillation in collaboration ...
- PR Newswire (press release),
Central DuPage Hospital Named One of the Nation's Top ... Nov 8, 2005
...use of robotics for coronary bypass surgery in Illinois in 2004, and this year, a breakthrough minimally invasive surgery to treat atrial fibrillation and a ...
- Yahoo! News (press release)
Heart Mapping Technique Safely Guides Catheter Repair of ... Nov 13, 2005
Previous research by Dong and colleagues showed complications like this occur in nearly 5 percent of catheter ablation procedures for atrial fibrillation. ...
- AScribe
Merck Manual, the Hypochondriac's Bible Nov 14, 2005
...cava, the atrioventricular node. I studied atrial fibrillation and flutter, sick sinus syndrome and tachycardia. The very words ...
- New York Times,
International Approvals: Multi-Link Vision RX, COBRA Adhere ... Oct 24, 2005
...of coronary artery disease; the European Commission has approved a radiofrequency surgical ablation system for the treatment of atrial fibrillation and a ...
- Medscape (subscription)
Sportscaster now a spokesman Oct 29, 2005
The lab's purpose is to evaluate and manage patients with known or suspected irregular heartbeats (arrhythmias), atrial fibrillation and other disorders of the ...
- St. Petersburg Times,
Flagler Hospital recognized for excellence Nov 15, 2005
...surgery, cardiac interventions such as angioplasty and stent, and treatment of heart attack, congestive heart failure, atrial fibrillation, stroke treatment ...
- St. Augustine Record,
Early anticoagulation after aortic valve replacement with ... Nov 11, 2005
...remain indicated in the presence of comorbidities that leave the patient at risk for thromboembolism, such as chronic atrial fibrillation, atriomegaly, severe ...
- The Journal of Thoracic and Cardiovascular Surgery
AtriCure Reports Third Quarter 2005 Financial Results Nov 3, 2005
...system - First patient enrolled and treated in minimally invasive sole-therapy clinical study for the treatment of atrial fibrillation - Launched Isolator(TM ...
- PR Newswire (press release),
CryoCor details status, loses $4.1 million Nov 3, 2005
...reported an update Thursday on the US FDA review of its PMA for the treatment of atrial flutter, on its pivotal trial for atrial fibrillation, and its ...
- San Diego Daily Transcript (subscription),
First Canadian to undergo minimally invasive robotically assisted ... Nov 3, 2005
...and angioplasty) using the da Vinci® robot including a robotic assisted left atrial appendage ligation, which aids in the treatment of atrial fibrillation. ...
- Medical News Today (press release),
Bayer, Johnson & Johnson in licensing agreement for anti ... Oct 25, 2005
...which are venous thomboembolism prevention after major orthopedic sugery, venous thomboembolism treatment and stroke prevention in atrial fibrillation. ...
- Forbes
Bayer, Johnson & Johnson in licensing agreement for blood clot ... Oct 26, 2005
...in trials to test twice- and once-daily dosing for blood clot treatment and stroke prevention in patients who suffer from atrial fibrillation -- a disorder ...
- Forbes
J&J to take on over 50 pct of global R&D costs for Bayer's new ... Oct 26, 2005
...from 2008, and is also planning to submit an application in 2009 to treat blood clots and prevent stroke in patients with atrial fibrillation - a disorder ...
- Forbes
The Investment Column: Doubts over potential blockbusters make ... Oct 27, 2005
These were potential treatments for overactive bladder and the heart disorder atrial fibrillation, which had been in the second phase of human trials which are ...
- Independent,
News Briefs From The Journal CHEST, November 2005 Nov 7, 2005
A new study shows that statin use prior to major thoracic surgery may help to reduce the incidence of atrial fibrillation (AF), independent of c-reactive ...
- Newswise (press release)
AtriCure Reports Third Quarter 2005 Financial Results Nov 3, 2005
...to safely, rapidly and reliably create lesions in cardiac, or heart, tissue to block the abnormal electrical impulses that cause atrial fibrillation, a rapid ...
- Yahoo! News (press release)
Icagen to Present at Two Upcoming Conferences Nov 1, 2005
ICA-17043 for sickle cell disease, for which the Company is conducting a pivotal Phase III clinical trial; * a compound for atrial fibrillation, which is being ...
- PR Newswire (press release),
First patient starts AtriCure study Oct 31, 2005
...announced Monday. The 58-year-old man has had paroxymal or intermittent atrial fibrillation (AF) for more than two years. He was ...
- Cincinnati Business Courier,
Heart surgeon to speak at luncheon Oct 28, 2005
DeLaRosa specializes in open-heart surgery for coronary heart disease, valvular disease, atrial fibrillation, aortic aneurysms, heart failure and off-pump ...
- Idaho State Journal,
St. Jude Medical Announces European Approval and First Global ... Oct 27, 2005
R) pacemakers (models 5810 and 5816) also offer a suite of algorithms designed to make it easier for physicians to manage patients with atrial fibrillation (AF ...
- Genetic Engineering News,
Emisphere Provides Update on Phase III Oral Heparin Trial Design Nov 7, 2005
...for total knee replacement (estimates are US 350,000 patients), DVT treatment (estimates are US 600,000 patients), atrial fibrillation (estimates are US 1.5 ...
- PR Newswire (press release),
Heart Walk raises awareness Nov 2, 2005
It is a disorder of the regular rhythmic beating of the heart. More than two million Americans are living with this form of atrial fibrillation. ...
- Gallatin News Examiner,
St. Jude Medical Named Medical Device Manufacturer of the Year Nov 7, 2005
...have infused the company with innovative new products and enabled it to broaden its reach into untapped markets, such as atrial fibrillation," according to ...
- Biotech Intelligence (press release),
Pharma companies in R&D battle as warfarin goes on Oct 25, 2005
25 Oct 2005, 17:28 GMT - According to new research, approximately 8.5 million people suffer from chronic atrial fibrillation (AF) globally, and as many as 7 ...
- Pharmaceutical Business Review
Blake now primary stroke center Oct 29, 2005
...stroke include a previous stroke, mini-stroke or transient ischemic attack; high cholesterol or blood pressure; heart disease; atrial fibrillation; and carotid ...
- Bradenton Herald,
Heart condition spurs new quest Nov 6, 2005
...pacemaker. Later, I learned from my friendly health insurance nurse that I had received a diagnosis of atrial fibrillation. From ...
- Fort Wayne Journal Gazette,
Eating fruit reduces stroke risk Oct 25, 2005
The risk factors for strokes include high blood pressure, atrial fibrillation (irregular heart beat), diabetes, smoking, hyperlipidemia (high fat in the blood ...
- Food Consumer,
I’m too embarrassed to ask if my op will affect my sex life Oct 30, 2005
...the brain, causing a stroke. Your mum could have developed an irregular heartbeat known as atrial fibrillation. This is where the ...
- The Herald,
Antithrombotics: Pharma Co’s in R&D battle as warfarin goes on Oct 25, 2005
The most common clinically significant form of cardiac arrhythmia- atrial fibrillation (AF) increases the risk of stroke approximately five-fold. ...
- PharmaLive.com (press release),
St. Jude Medical Announces European Approval and First Global ... Oct 27, 2005
R) pacemakers (models 5810 and5816) also offer a suite of algorithms designed to make it easier forphysicians to manage patients with atrial fibrillation (AF). ...
- Finanzen.net,
Drawing a blank Nov 5, 2005
...of indignation, so I managed to get through Haddon's offerings without any great medical danger (that despite a near-fatal atrial fibrillation suffered earlier ...
- The Observer,
Freezing Hearts 02 Oct 2005
...may flutter or skip a beat occasionally, but it's a more serious problem for the more than two million Americans who have Atrial Fibrillation, a condition ...
- KCBD-TV
Flyers' Knuble to have stress test 02 Oct 2005
Friday's game against the Devils. The condition is known as atrial fibrillation, said trainer Jim McCrossin. "I don't drink coffee ...
- philly.com
Women with atrial fibrillation face a higher risk of ischemic ... Sep 19, 2005
Women with atrial fibrillation who are not on anticoagulant therapy have a higher rate of ischemic stroke and face a higher absolute risk for stroke than do ...
- News-Medical.net
Atrial fibrillation linked to heavy drinking Sep 17, 2005
...has found that heavy alcohol consumption – 35 or more drinks per week -- can significantly increase men's risk of developing atrial fibrillation, a dangerous ...
- Xagena.it
Women with atrial fibrillation face higher stroke risk Sep 19, 2005
Women who are not on anticoagulant therapy for atrial fibrillation face a higher risk of stroke than do men. Stroke is a well known ...
- HealthandAge.com
Heavy Drinking Increases Risk of Atrial Fibrillation Sep 12, 2005
...drink more than a case of beer a week -- or an average of at least 35 mixed drinks weekly -- have 45% greater risk for developing atrial fibrillation than non ...
- MedPage Today
Part of drug trial for patients with atrial fibrillation ... Sep 6, 2005
Hamilton, Ontario, Canada - Study treatments for the ACTIVE W trial of the ACTIVE (Atrial Fibrillation Clopidogrel Trial with Irbesartan for Prevention of ...
- EurekAlert
Heavy Alcohol Intake Tied to Atrial Fibrillation in Men Sep 13, 2005
NEW YORK (Reuters Health) Sept 13 - Men who consume 35 or more alcoholic beverages per week are 45% more likely to experience atrial fibrillation than their ...
- Medscape (subscription)
Part of drug trial for patients with atrial fibrillation ... Sep 7, 2005
Study treatments for the ACTIVE W trial of the ACTIVE (Atrial Fibrillation Clopidogrel Trial with Irbesartan for Prevention of Vascular Events) program have ...
- Innovations-Report
Heavy drinking linked to atrial fibrillation Sep 12, 2005
However, heavy drinking can significantly increase the risk of atrial fibrillation, a type of arrhythmia that can lead to strokes, according to a recent Danish ...
- Food Consumer
Flyers go without Knuble Oct 1, 2005
Knuble experienced an episode of atrial fibrillation, an abnormal heart rhythm that negatively impacts the mechanical functioning of the heart. ...
- SLAM! Sports
Surgical ablation of atrial fibrillation with off-pump, epicardial ... Sep 27, 2005
BACKGROUND: A simplified alternative to the Cox maze procedure to treat atrial fibrillation with epicardial high-intensity focused ultrasound was evaluated ...
- The Journal of Thoracic and Cardiovascular Surgery
Cardiome Pharma shares jump after positive test results for heart ... Sep 30, 2005
...from a recently completed 276-patient clinical study showed that 52 per cent of patients with abnormal heart beats - or atrial fibrillation - developed normal ...
- Canada.com
New surgery treats stroke-causing heart flutters Sep 25, 2005
...more than 2 million people in the United States, the Cheshire, Conn., teacher and former school administrator suffered from atrial fibrillation, a disorder in ...
- Fort Wayne Journal Gazette
ESTECH Announces COBRA(R) Adhere(TM) Radio Frequency Ablation ... Sep 28, 2005
...that they have received European and US regulatory clearances to market ESTECH COBRA(R) products that are used surgically to treat Atrial Fibrillation (AF). ...
- Genetic Engineering News
Cardiome And Astellas Announce Positive Results From Second Phase ... Sep 29, 2005
Phase 3 clinical study, called ACT 3. The study achieved its primary endpoint, showing that of the 170 patients with recent- onset atrial fibrillation (AF), 52 ...
- PharmaLive.com (press release)
ESTECH Announces COBRA(R) Adhere(TM) Radio Frequency Ablation ... Sep 28, 2005
28, 2005 -- ESTECH COBRA(R) Products Receive FDA Marketing Clearance: COBRA(R) Accessory Intended for Use in Atrial Fibrillation Treatment. ...
- TMCnet (press release)
St. Jude Medical Announces Launch of EnSite(R) System 5.1 Software ... Sep 28, 2005
Jane J. Song, President of the St. Jude Medical Atrial Fibrillation Division. "Combined with the EnSite Verismo(TM) Segmentation ...
- Business Wire (press release)
Cellphones are not good for the heart Sep 27, 2005
At least two people in Abu Dhabi have been diagnosed of Atrial Fibrillation or heart irregularity, possibly triggered off by mobile phone radiation. ...
- Khaleej Times
Cardiome Posts Positive Drug Results Sep 29, 2005
Cardiome said the Phase III trial of RSD1235 demonstrated that slightly more than half of the 170 patients with "recent-onset atrial fibrillation," a type of ...
- Forbes
Cardiome To Hold Conference Call Sep 29, 2005
RSD1235 IV is the intravenous formulation of an investigational drug being evaluated for the acute treatment of recent-onset atrial fibrillation (AF). ...
- PR Newswire (press release)
Heavy drinking tied to heart rhythm problem in men Sep 13, 2005
NEW YORK (Reuters Health) - Men who consume 35 or more alcoholic drinks per week are 45 percent more likely to experience atrial fibrillation, a heart rhythm ...
- Reuters.uk
Florida Surgeon Completes Successful Series of Patients Using New ... Sep 23, 2005
Gary Allen MD, a cardiac surgeon in Orlando, Florida, is using an innovative new minimally invasive technique for treating Atrial Fibrillation (AF). ...
- TMCnet (press release)
Health Stocks in Motion Sep 30, 2005
The study's primary endpoint was achieved as 52% of the study's 170 patients with recent-onset atrial fibrillation receiving an intravenous dose of the drug ...
- TheStreet.com
Female Stroke Patients Slighted in Follow-up Studies Sep 27, 2005
...subtype. The percentages of those with hypertension, diabetes, atrial fibrillation, and hyperlipidemia were similar in both groups. ...
- CNN
NIN drummer sidelined, Reznor blasts rumors Sep 30, 2005
Everyone [backstage] thought he was having a heart attack.". Guerinot went on to say that Dillon experienced and "atrial fibrillation.". ...
- LiveDaily.com
Treating Mitral Valve Stenosis Sep 30, 2005
Patients may develop shortness of breath, fatigue, frequent bouts of respiratory infection, heart rhythm problems (atrial fibrillation), cough, dizziness ...
- WSOCtv.com
Pediatric, adult cardiologists team up to treat patients as they ... Sep 30, 2005
..."We're not trained in adult stuff like heart attacks and angina and atrial fibrillation," said Dr. Craig Greene of Presbyterian Pediatric Cardiology. ...
- Fort Wayne News Sentinel
Women may not be tested often after stroke Sep 30, 2005
...took into account factors such as age, ethnicity, insurance status, stroke risk factors, stroke severity, blood pressure and atrial fibrillation, a heart ...
- MedIndia
Biotel Announces Revenues and Earnings for the Quarter and Year ... Sep 30, 2005
...has found initial success in contracting with medical corporations seeking to monitor patients for the presence of an ECG arrhythmia or atrial fibrillation. ...
- PR Newswire (press release)
BREAST LEAKAGE FRIGHTENING BUT OFTEN INNOCENT Sep 27, 2005
DONOHUE: I take many medicines, and all work fine with one exception -- Coumadin. I take it for atrial fibrillation. ... Atrial fibrillation causes clots to form. ...
- Charlotte Sun-Herald
MedicalCV Elects Susan L. Critzer Chairperson of the Board Sep 26, 2005
...which utilizes a laser-based technology platform for cardiac tissue ablation and focuses on the surgical needs surrounding atrial fibrillation, announced today ...
- TMCnet (press release)
Sanarus Medical Names Daniel J. Sullivan to Board of Directors Sep 29, 2005
Sanarus. Currently, he is president and CEO of SRTI, a company he co-founded that is developing a treatment for atrial fibrillation. ...
- Yahoo! News (press release)
Heavy Drinking Boosts Stroke Risk Sep 12, 2005
12 (HealthDay News) -- Men who down seven or more drinks a day have a significantly increased risk of atrial fibrillation, the irregular heartbeat that can ...
- Forbes
Heavy drinking causes male heart problems Sep 15, 2005
NEW YORK - Men who consume 35 or more alcoholic drinks per week are 45 per cent more likely to experience atrial fibrillation, a heart rhythm problem, than ...
- New Zealand Herald
Sales heating up for firefighter supplier Sep 30, 2005
..."I got an 'a-fib' [atrial fibrillation], which causes blood clots, and some major problems later in life and being that I'm 30, it was really unusual.". ...
- McKinney Courier Gazette
Heavy Drinking Increases Stroke Risk Sep 13, 2005
Heavy alcohol use significantly increases the risk of developing atrial fibrillation, an abnormal irregular heart rhythm that is a major cause of stroke, a ...
- HeartZine
Occasional bouts of heavy drinking up risk of irregular heartbeat ... Sep 13, 2005
Excessive drinking, even once in a while, ups the chances of developing atrial fibrillation, a condition where the heartbeat is not regular, a study has said. ...
- Earthtimes.org
Too Much Alcohol Can Trigger Dangerous Heart Rhythm Sep 13, 2005
Atrial fibrillation, which can be brought on by heavy drinking, results in a fivefold increase in the chance of having a stroke. ...
- Daily News Central
St. Jude Medical Announces Publication of Results for Epicor(TM) ... Sep 12, 2005
The study showed that at six-month follow-up, 85% of patients in the study group remained free from atrial fibrillation (80% in patients with permanent atrial ...
- Business Wire (press release)
Catheter interventions help to prevent stroke Sep 6, 2005
Alternatives to anti-coagulant therapy for atrial fibrillation Atrial fibrillation is a type of arrhythmia that occurs when the two upper chambers of the heart ...
- News-Medical.net
Differences among Clinical Classification Schemes for Predicting ... Sep 30, 2005
Background: Several clinical classification schemes (CCSs) for predicting stroke in nonvalvular atrial fibrillation (NVAF) have been developed to help identify ...
- AEM (subscription)
Holiday drinking bad for your heart Sep 13, 2005
..."But among men who typically drank 35 or more alcoholic beverages [equivalent to 52.5 units] per week, the risk of atrial fibrillation increased significantly ...
- Scotland on Sunday
MedicalCV to Present at Roth Capital Partners New York Conference ... Sep 6, 2005
...which utilizes a laser-based technology for cardiac tissue ablation and focuses on the surgical needs surrounding atrial fibrillation, announced today that it ...
- Business Wire (press release)
An irregular heartbeat needs attention ASK DR. H MITCHELL HECHT Sep 13, 2005
Q: A few months ago, I developed a sudden feeling of lightheadedness and weakness that turned out to be due to an irregular heart rhythm — atrial fibrillation ...
- Wilkes Barre Times-Leader
MRT 'Goes To The Dogs' and Successfully Demonstrates Non-Invasive ... Sep 21, 2005
AV conduction, and heart rhythm would find many clinical uses, including slowing ventricular responses in patients with atrial fibrillation, (rapid irregular ...
- PR Web (press release)
Drinking can weigh heavily on heart, study finds Sep 14, 2005
The study, reported Tuesday in the journal Circulation, showed that the risk of developing a rapid, irregular heartbeat, called atrial fibrillation, was up to ...
- SunHerald.com
Heavy Drinkers Increase Risk Of Heart Fibrillations Sep 14, 2005
York, NY (AHN) - New research shows men who consume 35 or more alcoholic drinks per week are 45 percent more likely to experience atrial fibrillation, a heart ...
- All Headline News
Gender plays a role in ischemic stroke risk Sep 13, 2005
By University of California - San Francisco, Women with atrial fibrillation who are not on anticoagulant therapy have a higher rate of ischemic stroke and face ...
- RxPG NEWS
Video-assisted bilateral pulmonary vein isolation and left atrial ... Sep 14, 2005
...ucmail.uc.edu). OBJECTIVE: Pulmonary vein isolation is curative in selected patients with atrial fibrillation. The objective of ...
- The Journal of Thoracic and Cardiovascular Surgery
CryoCath Reports Positive 12-month Data for Arctic Front(TM) Sep 6, 2005
84% of Patients Free from Symptomatic Atrial Fibrillation Toronto Stock Exchange Symbol: CYT MONTREAL, Sept. 6 /PRNewswire-FirstCall ...
- PR Newswire (press release)
Cold-hearted Sep 12, 2005
Pivotal human trials using the device to cure atrial fibrillation, a more common and complicated heart arrhythmia, are under way. ...
- Daily Breeze
Study demonstrates efficacy and safety of AZD7009 iv in restoring ... Sep 9, 2005
...results of its first patient study show that AZD7009 iv, an antiarrhythmic drug in development for the treatment of patients with atrial fibrillation (AF), is ...
- Medical News Today (press release)
Amiodarone Prophylaxis Reduces Major Cardiovascular Morbidity and ... Sep 6, 2005
Background: Although evidence supports the prophylactic use of ß-blockade in cardiac surgery, postoperative atrial fibrillation or flutter occurs in 40% to 60 ...
- Annals of Internal Medicine
Heavy drinking may increase stroke risk Sep 14, 2005
Men who consume profuse amounts of alcohol are at risk for the development of atrial fibrillation, a condition that affects the heart's rhythm and places the ...
- myDNA.com
This Week in Health Sep 16, 2005
Heavy drinking can significantly raise your risk for atrial fibrillation -- an irregular heartbeat that in turn increases the risk for stroke. ...
- Intelihealth.com
Diagnosing the silent killer Sep 15, 2005
...country. Understanding of other problems such as Atrial Fibrillation, or arrhythmic cardiac complaints is almost non-existent. Why ...
- Deccan Herald
Ivanhoe's Medical Breakthroughs - Freezing Hearts Back Into Rhythm Sep 6, 2005
Your heart may flutter or skip a beat occasionally, but it's a more serious problem for the more than 2 million Americans who have atrial fibrillation, a type ...
- Methuselah Foundation
New Medicare drug benefit creates confusion Sep 25, 2005
You can find more information at www.gasbgon.com. Q: I was recently diagnosed with an irregular heart rhythm called atrial fibrillation. ...
- Houston Chronicle
CryoCath Reports Positive 12-month Data for Arctic Front(TM) Sep 6, 2005
84% of Patients Free from Symptomatic Atrial Fibrillation Toronto Stock Exchange Symbol: CYT MONTREAL, Sept. 6 /CNW/ - CryoCath Technologies Inc. ...
- Canada NewsWire (press release)
Coretta Scott King home from hospital Sep 23, 2005
King was hospitalized Aug. 16 after suffering an early-morning stroke and heart attack brought on by atrial fibrillation, a heart condition. ...
- The Common Voice
Improving stroke care Sep 28, 2005
Other methods include the treatment of atrial fibrillation and atherosclerosis and management of smoking cessation, weight, exercise, diabetes, and cholesterol ...
- Littleton Independent
Heavy drinking linked to irregular heartbeat Sep 25, 2005
The study, reported last week in the journal Circulation, showed that the risk of developing a rapid, irregular heartbeat, called atrial fibrillation, was up ...
- Fort Wayne Journal Gazette
Eagles star speaks from heart Sep 21, 2005
...an ideal candidate to promote heart-disease awareness and act as a role model for patients because he suffers from a heart condition called atrial fibrillation ...
- Daily Pennsylvanian
Beth Israel Medical Center Investigating Unique Treatment for ... Sep 26, 2005
...not eligible for participation in FIX-HF-5, include those who have correctable cause of heart failure, chronic atrial fibrillation, clinically significant ...
- PR Newswire (press release)
Eagles’ Lewis also exceptional off the field Sep 21, 2005
The 25-year-old Lewis has atrial fibrillation, a disorder in more than two million Americans in which the heart’s two upper chambers quiver instead of ...
- The Trentonian
AI Semi Nominate Dr Randy Lieberman as President and Chief ... Sep 19, 2005
...and treatment of cardiac rhythm disorders (arrhythmias) and heart failure and has a special interest in the treatment of atrial fibrillation and heart failure. ...
- PR Newswire (press release)
35 pegs a week to heart trouble Sep 15, 2005
14 (Reuters): Men who consume 35 or more alcoholic drinks a week are 45 per cent more likely to experience atrial fibrillation, a heart rhythm problem, than ...
- Calcutta Telegraph
Excessive drinking causes stroke, says study:- Sep 13, 2005
The study reveals men who down seven or more drinks a day have a significantly increased risk of atrial fibrillation, the irregular heartbeat that can lead to ...
- Webindia123
Five drinks a day raises stroke risk Sep 13, 2005
The large scale study of over 16,000 Danes found that 35 or more drinks a week can increase the risk of atrial fibrillation, a condition when muscles in the ...
- Food Navigator
Ebstein's Anomaly Sep 24, 2005
The findings on physical examination included atrial fibrillation, a diffuse anterior chest heave and friction rub, and severe right heart failure. ...
- New England Journal of Medicine (subscription)
Follow up to MedicalCV, Inc. Presentation at the Roth Capital ... Sep 9, 2005
...manufacturer, which utilizes a laser-based technology for cardiac tissue ablation and focuses on the surgical needs surrounding atrial fibrillation, gave a ...
- Business Wire (press release)
New Astra drug restores heart rhythm in early test: Sep 6, 2005
The experimental medicine, known by the code AZD7009, is designed to treat people with atrial fibrillation, a common heart arrhythmia. ...
- NewKerala.com
AtriCure initiated with "buy" Sep 16, 2005
According to AG Edwards, AtriCure is well positioned to become a leader in the surgical procedures for Atrial Fibrillation market. ...
- New Ratings
Blood Pressure Drug Cuts Arrythmia Stroke Risk Sep 1, 2005
1 (HealthDay News) -- A blood pressure medication can cut the risk of stroke in people who have atrial fibrillation, a type of irregular heartbeat that can ...
- Forbes
Heavy drinking tied to heart rhythm problem in men Sep 13, 2005
Men who consume 35 or more alcoholic drinks per week are 45 percent more likely to experience atrial fibrillation, a heart rhythm problem, than their peers who ...
- Borsa-Italia.Net
Doctor takes on heart trouble with procedure Sep 14, 2005
...that Locher expects one day will replace medication as the standard course of treatment for patients with irregular heartbeats, or atrial fibrillation, as the ...
- Rockford Register Star
CORRECTING and REPLACING Cardima Enters Into $3 Million Loan ... Sep 1, 2005
...developer of the REVELATION(R) Tx, REVELATION(R) T-Flex and REVELATION(R) Helix microcatheter systems for the treatment of atrial fibrillation has entered into ...
- Genetic Engineering News
Women at greater risk for stroke Sep 13, 2005
13 (UPI) -- A US study finds that women with the irregular heart contractions known as atrial fibrillation are at greater risk of stroke than men. ...
- United Press International
Roth Capital Partners New York Conference 2005 Presenter Profiles Sep 6, 2005
...of cardiovascular disorders/disease, specifically, products used by cardiac surgeons to ablate cardiac tissue as a potential means to treat atrial fibrillation ...
- Business Wire (press release)
Sanofi-Aventis ends key part of Plavix study for atrial ... Sep 7, 2005
SA said investigators have decided to end a key portion of a Phase III study evaluating the use of Plavix with aspirin to treat atrial fibrillation (AT), known ...
- Forbes
CryoCor to Present at Roth Capital Partners New York Conference Sep 2, 2005
The CryoCor System has been approved in Europe for the treatment of atrial fibrillation and atrial flutter, the two most common and difficult to treat ...
- PR Newswire (press release)
Study: Heart Problems Linked to Heavy Drinking Sep 15, 2005
In atrial fibrillation, the upper chambers of the heart beat erratically, leading to possible blood clots and stroke. "I think the ...
- JoinTogether.org
Heavy drinking on holiday may increase risk of a stroke Sep 12, 2005
Heavy drinking, by which they mean more than 35 alcoholic drinks a week, can cause atrial fibrillation: a rapid, irregular heartbeat. ...
- Guardian Unlimited
AstraZeneca talks continue over Exanta Sep 20, 2005
...was a 50 per cent probability that Exanta might win Canadian approval for treatment to try to prevent strokes in people with atrial fibrillation, a common ...
- Scotsman
AstraZeneca still in talks with Canada on Exanta Sep 19, 2005
...that there was a 50 percent probability that Exanta might win a Canadian green light for use in preventing strokes in people with atrial fibrillation, a common ...
- Reuters Canada
Binge Drinking Can Increase Chance of Stroke Sep 12, 2005
A new study finds men who consumed five drinks a day had a 45 percent higher risk of atrial fibrillation, that's a type of irregular heartbeat that could ...
- KSDK
Cardiome Successfully Completes RSD1235 Oral Phase 1 Trial Aug 31, 2005
...a pilot study to determine appropriate enrolment criteria, safety, and tolerability of 28-day oral dosing of RSD1235 in up to 120 atrial fibrillation patients. ...
- PR Newswire (press release)
Boots seeks knockout bid for healthcare division Sep 17, 2005
It estimates the drug has a 50% probability of approval for atrial fibrillation, where the heart’s two small upper chambers quiver instead of beating ...
- Business Online
AtriCure Reports Second Quarter 2005 Financial Results Sep 9, 2005
AtriCure has established itself as the market leader in open-heart procedures to treat atrial fibrillation with a 50% US market share. ...
- PR Newswire (press release)
Icagen to Present at the 2005 UBS Global Life Sciences Conference Sep 19, 2005
ICA-17043 for sickle cell disease, for which the Company is conducting a pivotal Phase III clinical trial; -- a compound for atrial fibrillation, which is ...
- PR Newswire (press release)
AZRAEL SETS SIGHTS ON JUGETTE Sep 19, 2005
John Putnam had high hopes for 3-Year-Old filly pacer Azrael, but a heart condition (atrial fibrillation) kept the daughter of 2000 Little Brown Jug champion ...
- Harnesslink
A New Kind of Heart Surgery Sep 21, 2005
Doctor James Locher is using a minimally invasive FDA approved microwave ablation treatment called micromaze. Micromaze is used to treat atrial fibrillation. ...
- WIFR
Recom Managed Systems Completes Prototype of Noise-Reduction ... Sep 22, 2005
Dr. Andrea Natale, who has pioneered some of the present catheter-based cures for atrial fibrillation, has been a very important member of our Medical Advisory ...
- TMCnet (press release)
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