Arrhythmia

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A comprehensive study in 322 Chinese cities reveals that acute exposure to air pollution significantly increases the risk of arrhythmia, particularly atrial flutter and supraventricular tachycardia. The research indicates that the association is immediate and persistent, underscoring the need for effective protection strategies for at-risk individuals during heavy pollution.Can air pollution influence your heart? Recent research involving a comprehensive study of 322 cities in China, published in the Canadian Medical…

Atrial fibrillation (AF or AFib) is the most common type of heart arrhythmia, affecting millions of people worldwide. Researchers have now developed a new procedure that shows great promise as a safe, quick and effective alternative to existing surgical methods used to treat the condition.In someone with AF, the heart’s top chambers (atria) beat irregularly or "flutter", so blood doesn’t flow as well as it should into the lower chambers (ventricles). AF can be a one-off, occasional, or permanent condition.It’s important…

Heart arrhythmia, also known as an irregular heartbeat, is a condition where the heart beats too quickly, too slowly, or with an irregular pattern. This can cause symptoms such as palpitations, dizziness, fainting, and shortness of breath. In some cases, heart arrhythmias can also increase the risk of more serious conditions, such as stroke or heart failure.The largest genetic study on heart arrhythmia to date, led by Kazuo Miyazawa and Kaoru Ito at the RIKEN Center for Integrative Medical Sciences (IMS) in Japan, has…

In a moving tribute published on her personal social media, Jamal Edwards’ mother, Brenda Edwards, has officially confirmed the cause of her son’s tragic and sudden death.In a post on Instagram, Brenda said: “Since I last spoke, I have sadly learned that the cause of Jamal’s devastating passing was due to a cardiac arrhythmia caused by having taken recreational drugs and I wanted to address this myself to everyone who loved, admired and respected my son.”The 31-year-old founder of SBTV passed away after suffering a…