Category Archives: Arrhythmia
Omega-3 PUFAs prevent arrhythmia after cardioversion
Patients who are at high risk of atrial fibrillation (AF) recurrence after electrical cardioversion are more likely to stay in sinus rhythm if they take an omega-3 polyunsaturated fatty-acid (PUFA) supplement on top of standard antiarrhythmic therapy, according to a randomized, … Continue reading
Uses of Herbs and Drug Interactions in Cardiovascular Patients
More and more consumers are taking herbal supplements as an alternative treatment for their diseases. It is estimated that more than 15 million people in the US consume herbal remedies or high-dose vitamins, and the total number of visits to … Continue reading
Coffee Lower the Risk of Arrhythmia?
Coffee drinkers who have been drinking coffee for a long time have another reason to continue their drinking habit. A new study presented in the Cardiovascular Disease Epidemiology and Prevention and Nutrition, Physical Activity, and Metabolism 2010 Conference indicated that … Continue reading
Atrial Fibrillation – Causes, Symptoms, Diagnosis, Prognosis and Latest Treatment
If you have heart beat that is quicker than 60-80 beats per minute at rest or 90-115 beats per minutes during exercise, you might have fast and irregular heart beat or arrhythmia. There are different kinds of arrhythmia but atrial … Continue reading