It is known that anger and stress can trigger episodes of atrial fibrillation in those with a history of AF. Authors of a new study sought to determine whether the triggering effect of these mood states...
Because regular alcohol intake is an important modifiable risk factor associated with atrial fibrillation, researchers examined the effect of amount of alcohol consumption on the condition.
A study being presented at CHEST 2018 examined the evidence for and against supplemental oxygen use among patients who are hospitalized for myocardial infarction.
A new study aimed to determine whether 6 non-invasive cardiac tests could reclassify patients into a post-test probability that defines or excludes anatomically and functionally significant CAD.
In this analysis of more than 10,000 patients with atrial fibrillation, the researchers aimed to better understand the connection between poor sleep and heart health. To see all their findings, read more. ...
In a new study, researchers investigated the rates of marijuana and/or cocaine use among patients with type 1 myocardial infarction and compared outcomes among patients with and without substance use.
In 2 new draft statements, the USPSTF issued recommendations on the use of electrocardiography for the detection of atrial fibrillation and prevention of cardiovascular disease events.
In a recent study, researchers ranked the efficacy and safety of direct acting oral anticoagulants compared with warfarin for the prevention of stroke and systemic embolism among patients with atrial...
