Health Canal: 8/27/12 AUGUSTA, Ga. – Successive, vigorous bouts of leg compressions following a stroke appear to trigger natural protective mechanisms that reduce damage, researchers report. Compressing then releasing the leg for several five-minute intervals used in conjunction with the clot-buster tPA, essentially doubles efficacy, said Dr. David Hess, a stroke specialist who chairs theMedical College […]
Heart Rhythm Society’s Second Annual “A-Fib Feels Like” Campaign Educates Americans on How to Recognize Warning Signs of Atrial Fibrillation Heart Rhythm Society: WASHINGTON, September 6, 2012 /PRNewswire/ — Adults over the age of 60 are at the greatest risk of atrial fibrillation (AF), a potentially life-threatening heart rhythm disorder. Yet, according to a recent survey conducted […]
New atrial fibrillation motion graphic launches to further patient education American Heart Association: September 05, 2012 DALLAS, TX– Findings from a recent American Heart Association/American Stroke Association survey noted the increased awareness in patients suffering from atrial fibrillation and the correlation between this condition and stroke. Atrial fibrillation, or AFib, is a quivering or irregular heartbeat that […]
Stop Afib: By Mellanie True Hills: September 5, 2012 Video Interview with Dr. Randall Wolf Summary: Dr. Randall Wolf discusses the evolution of the mini maze surgical procedure for atrial fibrillation and the importance of a minimalist approach to lesions. Reading and watching time is approximately 12 minutes In this video interview, Dr. Randall Wolf, creator of the […]
American Journal of Cardiology: June 24, 012 Despite a greater burden of traditional risk factors, atrial fibrillation (AF) is less common among blacks than whites for reasons that are unclear. The aim of this study was to examine race- and gender-specific influences of demographic, lifestyle, anthropometric, and medical factors on AF in a large cohort of […]
Along with Physical Activity for Cardiovascular Disease Prevention in Adults: U.S. Preventive Services Task Force Recommendation Statement The American College of Physicians: Virginia A. Moyer, MD, MPH; and on behalf of the U.S. Preventive Services Task Force, 9/4/12. Description: Update of the 2003 and 2002 U.S. Preventive Services Task Force (USPSTF) recommendation statements on behavioral counseling to promote […]
