News articles tagged with 'arrhythmias'
Atrial fibrillation in endurance athletes still poses problems for cardiologists
— 22 Jun 2009 11:01 | HealthThe fulfilment which so many people increasingly derive from competitive sports and endurance training comes with a real - even if rare - twist. Because, while most people will enjoy... — full story
Implanted defibrillators: New recommendations for drivers with ICDs
— 22 Jun 2009 10:16 | HealthPatients with an Implantable Cardioverter Defibrillator (ICD) have an ongoing risk of sudden incapacitation that might cause harm to others while driving a car. Driving restrictions... — full story
Bisphenol A exposure increases risk of abnormal heart rhythms in female rodents
— 11 Jun 2009 10:48 | HealthThe chemical bisphenol A, commonly found in many plastic household items, has been linked to yet another health problem in animals - an increased frequency of arrhythmias, or heartbeat... — full story
ESC reaffirms advice on cardiovascular risks associated with long-haul flights
— 25 Feb 2009 13:50 | HealthFollowing a review by The Lancet of the medical issues associated with commercial air travel, the European Society of Cardiology has reaffirmed its advice about the risks of venous... — full story
An angry heart can lead to sudden death, Yale researchers find
— 25 Feb 2009 12:50 | HealthBefore flying off the handle the next time someone cuts you off in traffic, consider the latest research from Yale School of Medicine researchers that links changes brought on by anger... — full story
Discovery has implications for heart disease
— 3 May 2008 16:47 | HealthA study, led by University of Iowa researchers, reveals a new dimension for a key heart enzyme and sheds light on an important biological pathway involved in cell death in heart disease.... — full story
Recently approved angina drug potentially useful against heart rhythm disorders
— 1 Apr 2008 12:40 | HealthA recently approved angina drug may also represent a powerful new treatment for a rare hereditary syndrome that places teens at risk for sudden cardiac death, according to research... — full story
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