News tagged with irregular pulse

Big men more susceptible to atrial fibrillation

Older men who were big during their 20s face an increased risk of suffering from atrial fibrillation, or abnormal heart rhythm. New research from the Sahlgrenska Academy, University of Gothenburg, Sweden, reveals that height ...

Medicine & Health / Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes

Apr 03, 2009 | 4 / 5 (2) | 0

Test of implantable cardioverter defibrillator linked to cognitive problems

A standard test of the implantable cardioverter defibrillator (ICD) is linked to significant thought-processing problems that improve for most patients within a year after the device is inserted, according to research reported ...

Medicine & Health / Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes

Mar 02, 2010 | 4 / 5 (1) | 0