Smartphone-based ECG screening detects previously unknown atrial fibrillation in American Indians
A smartphone-based electrocardiogram (ECG) screening accurately detected previously unknown atrial fibrillation in American Indians, and more than half who were diagnosed with the irregular heart rhythm were younger than the recommended screening age of 65, according to new research published today in the
Journal of the American Heart Association, an open access journal of the American Heart Association.
About one-third of ischemic strokes, those triggered by blood clots, are caused by atrial fibrillation, the most common heart rhythm disorder. Since many people don t have symptoms and are unaware of its presence, atrial fibrillation often goes undiagnosed. In some cases, a stroke is the first sign that a person has the disorder. American Indians are more at risk for atrial fibrillation than people in other racial and ethnic groups. As a population, American Indians also have substan
Cancer may cause changes to the heart before treatment
Kat Long, American Heart Association News
April 21, 2021
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Some types of cancer may alter the appearance and function of the heart, according to new research that analyzed people s hearts before cancer treatment.
An estimated 1.9 million people in the United States are expected to be diagnosed with cancer this year, according to the National Cancer Institute. Having a history of cancer is linked to a greater risk of cardiovascular problems: Older breast cancer survivors, for example, are most likely to die from cardiovascular disease, not breast cancer. Cancer and heart disease also share several risk factors, including obesity and tobacco use.
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The Shura Council yesterday rejected a draft parliamentary law aimed at banning the sale of energy drink products to people below 18 and preventing distribution for free to consumers or selling them in restaurants and canteens.
It also rejected the move to prohibit the promotion or advertisement of energy drink products.
The Health Ministry said that preparing a draft law to separately regulate the issue of reducing the consumption of energy drink products is not consistent with the good legislative policy.
Energy drinks are widely promoted as products that increase energy and enhance mental alertness and physical performance. Next to multivitamins, energy drinks are the most popular dietary supplement consumed by teens and young adults.