PREPARE Study: AF Patients More Likely to be “Shocked” by ICD Therapy
A new study is showing that patients suffering from atrial fibrillation (AF) are more at risk of suffering from shocks caused by the implantable cardioverter defibrillator (ICD). The implantable cardioverter...
Study: Regular Drinkers More Likely to Develop A-Fib
A new study that was conducted by analyzing data from 14 previous studies has found that heavy drinkers are more likely to develop atrial fibrillation than people who drank little...
Multaq Included in ISMP’s Fourth Quarter Adverse Drug Event Report
While the newest fourth quarter 2010 adverse drug event report by the Institute for Safe Medication Practices (ISMP) specifically addresses various prescription medications that are causing life-threatening side effects, Multaq...
Public Citizen Urging FDA to Refuse Approval for AF Drug
Public Citizen is putting pressure on the FDA to refuse approval of a new oral anticoagulant rivaroxaban (Xarelto) to be used as a preventative measure for strokes in atrial fibrillation...
Study: Yoga Reduces AF Risk
A new study has found that people who practice yoga regularly have a reduced risk of developing atrial fibrillation (AF) vs. those who don’t. This study was conducted at the...