September 12, 2008 6:23 AM CT I write and talk a lot about air pollution and heart disease. We've known for a long time, from a wide array of studies, that air pollution can lead to heart disease and heart attacks. Air pollution has always caused my heart to race, but I thought I was …
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For those in the Macon, Georgia area... You are invited to a free seminar and panel discussion of local Macon doctors on Atrial Fibrillation detection and treatment options Friday, September 26 7:00PM - 8:30PM The Albert Luce Jr. Heart Institute Lobby, Georgia Heart Center, The Medical Center of Central Georgia Guest Speakers: Mellanie True Hills, …
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September 9, 2008 6:23 AM CT A study recently published in the Journal of the American College of Cardiology evaluated 137 patients who had undergone surgical closure or removal of the left atrial appendage (LAA) and found a high failure rate and that surgical LAA closure may not protect against clots or strokes. In the …
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Q: How significant a role does amiodarone play in influencing the outcome of a Mini Maze? My surgeon wants me to take amiodarone, but I can barely tolerate beta blockers and do not want to take amiodarone. Answered by Dr. Lishan Aklog: The long-term outcome of the mini-Maze depends on the precise and complete creation …
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September 3, 2008 6:29 AM CT The Olympics is a special time, but the dedication and commitment that it takes to prepare for them is truly amazing. For some world-class athletes, atrial fibrillation becomes part of the process. Several weeks before the Beijing Olympics, New Zealand women's rowing team member, Nicola Coles, stopped by the …
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August 27, 2008 6:12 AM CT Take advantage of a rare opportunity to ask Dr. Andrea Natale your questions about atrial fibrillation. The Journal of Atrial Fibrillation this month features Dr. Natale, the journal's editor-in-chief, in the "Meet the Expert" segment. From now until August 16, Dr. Natale will take your questions and answer them by August 26. …
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August 24, 2008 6:17 AM CT I talk a lot in my speeches and programs about the financial toll that atrial fibrillation takes on us and our families, and I have mentioned it in previous articles as well. A new study from The Commonwealth Fund shares just how pervasive the financial toll of medical costs has become …
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August 22, 2008 6:12 AM CT If you are considering a procedure of any kind, you'll want to read The Inside of a Time Out, a fascinating case and commentary at Medscape about the importance of time outs in the operating room. This comes from the Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality (AHRQ). In an effort …
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August 14, 2008 6:27 AM CT Stress is a major problem for all of us, whether or not we have atrial fibrillation. Afib just makes it worse. Earlier this year, we had a big stressor. The Internet service provider (ISP) for my speaking and consulting business lost the hard drive to their mail server, so we …
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August 13, 2008 6:12 AM CT Heart Insight is a free quarterly magazine from the American Heart Association for patients, their families and caregivers. Sign up for a complimentary subscription by mail (only available within the U.S. and its possessions) See current and previous issues
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