Size matters: obesity leading risk factor in atrial enlargement
Aside from aging itself, obesity appears to be the most powerful predictor of left atrial enlargement (LAE), upping one’s risk…
Atrial Fibrillation
Mixed evidence on radiofrequency catheter ablation
A procedure that sends targeted energy into the heart through a catheter can be used to treat a common type…
Two drinks per day not associated with increased irregular heart beat
CHICAGO—Women who have up to two alcoholic drinks per day do not appear to be at increased risk of atrial…
Lessening medication for atrial fibrillation does not reduce side effects
CHICAGO—Reducing how often a patient receives amiodarone, a medication used for suppressing atrial fibrillation (irregular heart beat) but which causes…
Osteoporosis drug may be associated with irregular heartbeat
CHICAGO—Alendronate, a medication used to prevent fractures in women with osteoporosis, may be associated with an increased risk of atrial…