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MEDLINEplus Gene Behind Inherited Heart Irregularity Found
NEW YORK (Reuters Health) Researchers have pinpointed a gene sequence that maylead to rare inherited forms of atrial fibrillation, an irregular heartbeat
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MEDLINEplus: Arrhythmia
View slideshow on Arrhythmias atrial fibrillation Pacemakers. Go LocalHealth services in North Carolina Other states coming learn more.
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Shock Him! L Martin Mt Sinai (US). atrial fibrillation Aboutatrial fibrillation - MedicineNet; The atrial fibrillation Page
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UW Health Sciences & Medical News
November 12, 2002. atrial fibrillation can be treated. You might feel lousy. Or youmight feel nothing at all. Either way, you may well have atrial fibrillation.
http://depts.washington.edu/hsnews/hb/hb11_12_02.html

Extractions: Contact Us News Campus Maps UW Directories ... Upcoming Events Contact our office at 206-543-3620 to receive this column via e-mail. November 12, 2002 Atrial fibrillation can be treated You might feel lousy. You might feel your heart beating oddly. Your chest might hurt. Or you might feel nothing at all. Either way, you may well have atrial fibrillation. Atrial fibrillation is one of the arrhythmias, or forms of irregular heartbeat. Unlike its cousin, ventricular fibrillation, "atrial fib" is not immediately fatal. But you should not ignore it. "Without treatment, people with atrial fibrillation are at much greater risk for stroke than the general population. Fortunately, there is a lot that medicine can do today to help people with atrial fibrillation, including cutting-edge procedures for those cases when medications fail," says Dr. Richard L. "Rick" Page, professor and the new division head of cardiology in the University of Washington School of Medicine. Page is a clinical cardiac electrophysiologist who has written and lectured extensively on atrial fibrillation. He practices at UW Medical Center. Atrial fibrillation usually strikes during middle age and will affect one in 20 people over 65 and one in 10 people over 80.
Atrial Fibrillation In Practice
atrial fibrillation in Practice In Practice Series GYH Lip University Departmentof Medicine City Hospital, Birmingham, UK £14.95, 185315-484-9, Paperback
http://www.rsmpress.co.uk/bklip.htm

Extractions: Atrial fibrillation is the most common cardiac rhythm disorder, but its management remains suboptimal. This book provides a clear, concise, management-orientated approach to the condition. An overview of the epidemiology, aetiology and pathophysiology of the disorder is given, along with practical summaries of appropriate treatments and management strategies.
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847) 9812008 Alexian Brothers Medical Center has introduced a new surgical techniquethat offers a permanent cure for atrial fibrillation, an irregular heart
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Cover, 249, 249. Articles. 249, COVER ARTICLE PRACTICAL THERAPEUTICSAcute Management of atrial fibrillation Part I. Rate and Rhythm Control,
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Extractions: Initial treatment of atrial fibrillation is directed at controlling the ventricular rate, most often with a calcium channel blocker, a beta blocker, or digoxin. In patients who remain in atrial fibrillation, medical or electrical cardioversion to restore sinus rhythm is the next step. Acute Management of Atrial Fibrillation: Part II. Prevention of Thromboembolic Complications Anticoagulation agents play an important role in preventing thromboembolic complications of atrial fibrillation. Heparin is routinely used in the pericardioversion period. Warfarin is preferred for chronic therapy in patients at high risk for thromboembolic complications. Aspirin therapy is appropriate in some patients. Patient information: "Atrial Fibrillation," p. 271
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American Family Physician. Acute Management of atrial fibrillationPart II. Prevention of Thromboembolic Complications. DANA E. KING
http://www.aafp.org/afp/20020715/261.html

Extractions: A PDF version of this document is available. Download PDF now (4 pages / 66 KB). More information on using PDF files. A trial fibrillation is the underlying cause of 30,000 to 40,000 embolic strokes per year in the United States. The incidence of these strokes increases with age, rising from 1.5 percent in patients aged 50 to 59 years to 23.5 percent in patients aged 80 to 89 years. Atrial fibrillation is the underlying cause of 30,000 to 40,000 embolic strokes per year in the United States. Strokes related to this arrhythmia become more likely with increasing patient age. Although comorbid conditions such as hypertension and vascular disease are factors, the predominant cause of strokes in patients with atrial fibrillation is embolization of a clot from the left atrium. When evaluated using transesophageal echocardiography, up to 30 percent of patients with atrial fibrillation and embolic stroke are found to have atrial thrombi within 72 hours of the stroke.
Aspirin Shown Equal To Warfarin For Stroke Prevention In Some Patients
A 1994 press release about warfarin and aspirin for stroke preventionin people with atrial fibrillation (archived).
http://www.ninds.nih.gov/news_and_events/pressrelease_warfarinvsaspirin.htm?type
Trial Stopped: Warfarin Therapy Reaffirmed For Stroke Prevention
Results of the Stroke Prevention in atrial fibrillation III (SPAF III) trial,funded by the National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke (NINDS
http://www.ninds.nih.gov/news_and_events/pressrelease_stroke_prevention_090596.h
USC Events Calendar - Congestive Heart Failure, Atrial Fibrillation And Anti-Coa
Congestive Heart Failure, atrial fibrillation and AntiCoagulation Therapies Hearing Loss, Tinnitue and Vertigo. Continuing Education
http://www.usc.edu/calendar/events/17790.html
Prodigy Guidance - Atrial Fibrillation
Prodigy Guidance atrial fibrillation. Have I got the right guidance? Applies to 1995. Paroxysmal atrial fibrillation. Paroxysmal
http://www.prodigy.nhs.uk/guidance.asp?gt=atrial fibrillation
Prodigy Guidance - Transient Ischaemic Attack - Not In Atrial
Prodigy Guidance Transient ischaemic attack - not in atrial fibrillation.Have I got the right guidance ? Applies to Age Lowest
http://www.prodigy.nhs.uk/guidance.asp?gt=tia - not in af
Anders Albåge: Doktorsavhandling Från Karolinska Institutet
Albåge, Anders Surgical treatment of atrial fibrillation Clinical, hormonal andelectrophysiological aspects of the Maze operation Friday, February 7, 2003.
http://diss.kib.ki.se/2003/91-7349-411-9/

Extractions: Abstract: Background: Atrial fibrillation (AF) is the most common arrhythmia, associated with significant mortality and morbidity, due to hemodynamic impairment and the increased risk of stroke. Traditional pharmacological treatment may be insufficient or cause intolerable side-effects. The Maze operation is an open-heart procedure, developed to cure AF by restoring permanent sinus rhythm, atrio-ventricular synchrony and atrial contraction. Associated concerns have been efficacy in combined cases, excessive postoperative fluid retention and damage to the cardiac conduction system.
Center For Atrial Fibrillation
atrial fibrillation, an abnormal heart rhythm,causes, diagnosis and treatment .
http://www.clevelandclinic.org/heartcenter/pub/atrial_fibrillation/

Extractions: The Center for Atrial Fibrillation at The Cleveland Clinic Foundation offers comprehensive treatment for patients with atrial fibrillation. Composed of electrophysiologists, cardiologists, cardiac surgeons, and specially-trained nurses, The Center for Atrial Fibrillation employs cutting-edge therapy for patients with atrial fibrillation. This includes medical management with: In addition, physicians at The Center for Atrial Fibrillation are engaged in scientific and clinical investigations focused on improving our understanding of the underlying causes of atrial fibrillation, in order to increase the long-term efficacy of available treatment options.
Virtual Hospital: Cardiology: Atrial Fibrillation
atrial fibrillation Frequently Asked Questions. atrial fibrillation isthe most common arrhythmia requiring treatment in the United States.
http://www.vh.org/adult/patient/internalmedicine/faq/atrialfibrillation.html

Extractions: Peer Review Status: Internally Peer Reviewed Atrial fibrillation is the most common arrhythmia requiring treatment in the United States. Approximately 2.2 million individuals in this country have atrial fibrillation. What causes atrial fibrillation? Atrial fibrillation is associated with many cardiac conditions, including cardiomyopathy, coronary artery disease, valvular heart disease, ventricular hypertrophy and other associated conditions. Atrial fibrillation has been associated with hyperthyroidism, acute alcohol intoxication, changes in the autonomic nervous system and is common after cardiac surgery. The most common condition associated with atrial fibrillation is high blood pressure. Some people have atrial fibrillation with no obvious source or associated condition. This is more frequent in younger people and it is called "lone" atrial fibrillation. It is likely that people who have this form of atrial fibrillation have had some inflammatory process or trauma to the atrium. Some people have a focal source that originates from the pulmonary veins. Is atrial fibrillation associated with a heart attack or a stroke?
HeartPoint: Atrial Fibrillation
atrial fibrillation HeartPoint animation this will take approximately1 minute to load. atrial fibrillation (AFib) is a common condition.
http://www.heartpoint.com/afibgallery.html

Extractions: Atrial Fibrillation (AFib) is a common condition. It is well tolerated by most people who have it. Treatment however can be somewhat complicated and frustrating at times. In addition, it can be associated with strokes and other complications, and therefore deserves careful evaluation. The mechanism of the arrhythmia is illustrated above. Instead of the regular initiation of the heart beat in the sinus node (as is illustrated graphically on HeartPoint's arrhythmia page ), there is no single place the heart beat "starts" in the atrium. Wavefronts of activity (illustrated by the wavy arrows) spread throughout the atrium in a random pattern, simply finding another small island of tissue to depolarize. There is no effective contraction of the atrial muscle in this situation. The lower chambers, the ventricles, continue to depolarize in a normal pattern. Their activity begins in the AV node and spreads down to the ventricles through specialized conduction tissues in the normal fashion. The rate of ventricular activation is often quite high and almost always quite irregular. This is due to the fact that many of the waves of fibrillation from the atrium reach the AV node, and they do so in an irregular pattern. To learn more about atrial fibrillation, read on.
Atrial Fibrillation
Heart Information. atrial fibrillation. What is atrial fibrillation? Atrialfibrillation is a heart arrhythmia. Arrhythmias (or dysrhythmias
http://www.umm.edu/cardiac/atrialfb.htm

Extractions: Atrial fibrillation is a heart arrhythmia. Arrhythmias (or dysrhythmias) are abnormal rhythms of the heart, which cause the heart to pump less effectively. Normally, as the electrical impulse moves through the heart, the heart contracts about 60 to 100 times a minute. Each contraction represents one heartbeat. The atria contract a fraction of a second before the ventricles so their blood empties into the ventricles before the ventricles contract. This exact route must be followed to ensure the heart pumps properly. The process should work like this: Under some conditions almost all heart tissue is capable of starting a heartbeat, or becoming the pacemaker. An arrhythmia occurs when:
HealingWell.com - Medifocus Guides - Atrial Fibrillation
HealingWell Medcenter Medifocus Guide atrial fibrillation (CR004) Introduction Whatare the most common symptoms of atrial fibrillation?
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Extractions: Atrial fibrillation (AF) is characterized by an irregular and rapid beating of the heart's atrial chambers and results when the normal electrical conduction system of the atria is not functioning properly. In AF, there is a storm of electrical activity across both atria causing them to fibrillate (quiver) 300-600 times per minute. Only a small number of these impulses are picked up by the ventricles, but the ventricular rate can approach 180 or higher. Whether at high or low heart rates, the irregular rhythm renders the ventricle unable to pump efficiently. This leads to pooling of the blood within the heart and insufficient amounts of blood being supplied to the body. This can result in a variety of symptoms and problems. Treatment of atrial fibrillation requires medication, and often one of a variety of surgical procedures. Cardioversion refers to the restoration of the heart's normal rhythm and is commonly the first step in treating AF. Cardioversion can be accomplished in two ways: electrically (direct-current cardioversion) or pharmacologically.
Occupational Asthma With Paroxysmal Atrial Fibrillation In A Diamond Polisher
Medicine. Occupational Asthma with Paroxysmal atrial fibrillation ina Diamond Polisher. Elizabeth WilkRivard and Jaime Szeinuk. Mount
http://ehpnet1.niehs.nih.gov/docs/2001/109p1303-1306wilk-rivard/abstract.html

Extractions: Environmental Health Perspectives Volume 109, Number 12, December 2001 Citation in PubMed Related Articles Mount Sinai-Irving J. Selikoff Center for Occupational and Environmental Medicine Elizabeth Wilk-Rivard and Jaime Szeinuk Mount Sinai-Irving J. Selikoff Center for Occupational and Environmental Medicine, Department of Community and Preventive Medicine, The Mount Sinai Medical Center, New York, New York, USA Full Article Key words: cobalt, diamond polishing, metals, occupational asthma, paroxysmal atrial fibrillation, prevention. Environ Health Perspect 109:1303-1306 (2001). [Online 30 November 2001] http://ehpnet1.niehs.nih.gov/docs/2001/109p1303-1306wilk-rivard/abstract.html Address correspondence to J. Szeinuk, Department of Community and Preventive Medicine, The Mount Sinai Medical Center, Box 1057, 1 Gustave L. Levy Place, New York, NY 10029 USA. Telephone: (212) 241-4786. Fax: (212) 996-0407. E-mail: jaime.szeinuk@mssm.edu

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