Atrial fibrillation
Atrial fibrillation (AF or AFib) is the most common type of irregular heartbeat or arrhythmia. It occurs when the heart’s atrial chambers beat irregularly and out of sync with the ventricular chambers. This irregular heartbeat can lead to heart palpitations, fatigue, shortness of breath, and dizziness. Sometimes, it may be asymptomatic and only discovered during a physical examination. Atrial fibrillation is significant because it increases the risk of stroke and heart-related complications. Various factors, including high blood pressure, heart valve disease, and excessive alcohol consumption, can trigger it. Treatment options depend on the individual and include lifestyle changes, medications, and some times, and invasive procedures like electrical cardioversion or ablation therapy. Regular medical monitoring is essential for managing this condition effectively.
Atrial fibrillation
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Innovative AI Model by Scripps Research Institute Enhances Atrial Fibrillation Screening
Researchers at Scripps Research have developed an AI model that significantly advances atrial fibrillation (AFib) screening by detecting subtle variations in normal heartbeats, indicating the risk of AFib. This model, which analyzes atrial fibrillation-free ECG data and…
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Irregular Rhythm Notification Feature (IRNF): Advanced Heart Rhythm Monitoring on Apple Watch and iPhone
IRNF 2.0, a mobile medical app, offers advanced irregular rhythm detection and AFib alerts using Apple Watch and iPhone integration.
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Smartphone app to reliably diagnose irregular heartbeat or atrial fibrillation
Researchers from the University of Turku developed a smartphone app to detect atrial fibrillation with phone alone, without any extra equipment. This application provides a potential tool for timely diagnosis of atrial fibrillation as it is crucial…
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New imaging based biomarker to predict success of atrial fibrillation treatment
Researchers report successful use of biomarker based on heart imaging to predict the usefulness of catheter ablation to treat atrial fibrillation (Afib). Researchers analyzed the level of dys-synchrony in the left atrium as useful biomarker for success…
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New MRI technique to assess stroke risk in atrial fibrillation patients by assessing blood velocity in heart
Affecting 33.5 million patients worldwide, atrial fibrillation is the most common form of cardiac arrhythmia. As if having an irregular heart beat wasn’t troubling enough, patients with atrial fibrillation are also much more likely to have a…
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