For Good Health, Don't Ignore an Irregular Heartbeat Jul 3, 2008
For most people, these occasional, irregular heartbeats are common and harmless. However, when these irregular heartbeats (or heart rhythms) are combined with a diagnosis of heart failure, a condition in which the heart doesn't pump blood through the body as well as it should, consider these irregular heartbeats a warning sign. (Pekin Times, IL)
10 Percent Of Healthy People In Study Had Injury From 'Silent Strokes' Jun 30, 2008
AF is the most common form of heart arrhythmia, or irregular heartbeat in people older than 65. "In our data, AF increased the risk of prevalent SCI more than two-fold," Seshadri said. (Science Daily)
How To Save A Life With A Defibrillator Jun 28, 2008
Once cardiac arrest from an irregular heartbeat has occurred, the sooner an AED is used the better ... If a serious arrhythmia (irregular heartbeat) is present, the AED will tell you to push a flashing button (you cant miss it ... AEDs are designed to deliver shocks only to patients who have potentially lethal irregular heartbeats. (CBS News)
Animals amok Jun 27, 2008
Hospital, writing in the June Annals of Emergency Medicine, described a patient suffering from irregular heartbeat whose rhythm was restored to normal following a Tasering by police. No comments posted. (Waterloo-Cedar Falls Courier)
Infotainment Jun 24, 2008
The Sunday Mirror quoted Mitch Winehouse as saying that Amy has early stage emphysema and an irregular heartbeat, and has been warned that she will have to. 300,000 stamps to set a new Guinness recordleipzig: Children present their stamp mosaic at Leipzig International School. (Daily Times, Pakistan)
* World News Quick Take Jun 24, 2008
Winehouse was quoted as saying that Amy had early stage emphysema and an irregular heartbeat, and had been warned that she would have to wear an oxygen mask unless she stops smoking drugs. The 24-year-old Winehouse collapsed at her north London home yesterday after signing autographs for a group of fans and was taken to a London hospital. (Taipei Times, Taiwan -- World)
Report: Amy Winehouse Has Emphysema Jun 24, 2008
The Sunday Mirror quoted as saying that Amy has an irregular heartbeat, and has been warned that she will have to wear an oxygen mask unless she stops smoking drugs. "The doctors have told her if she goes back to smoking drugs, it won't just ruin her voice, it will kill her," Mitch Winehouse was quoted as saying. (Billboard.com)
Amy Winehouse, Céline Dion, Vidal Sassoon Jun 24, 2008
In an interview published by the Daily Mail of London, Mitch Winehouse had said that his daughter's crack and cigarette smoking had led to early-stage emphysema, and that the singer had an irregular heartbeat. However, in an interview later with BBC Radio 1, he appeared to downplay his dire statements, and said, "Amy really hasn't got emphysema; there's traces of emphysema. (AP) The idea of dozens of hairstylists swinging hammers and driving nails makes perfect sense to Vidal Sassoon , who... (International Herald Tribune -- Arts)
Amy Winehouse Diagnosed With Emphysema, Singer's Father Says Jun 24, 2008
told England's Sunday Mirror that his daughter has an early stage of the deadly lung disease emphysema and an irregular heartbeat, possibly due to smoking crack cocaine and cigarettes. "Doctors have told her if she goes back to smoking drugs, it won't just ruin her voice, it will kill her," Mitch Winehouse reportedly told the Mirror. (VHI.com -- Music News)
Winehouse has damaged lungs, says dad Jun 24, 2008
Singer Amy Winehouse has lung damage and an irregular heartbeat, says her father ... LONDON, England (AP) -- Singer Amy Winehouse has lung damage and an irregular heartbeat, says her father ... The Sunday Mirror quoted Mitch Winehouse as saying his daughter has an early stage emphysema and an irregular heartbeat, and has been warned that she will have to wear an oxygen mask unless she stops smoking drugs. (CNN -- Showbiz)
Dad: Amy Winehouse's Lungs Damaged from Crack Cocaine Jun 23, 2008
Winehouse --a former taxi driver -- said the singer also had an irregular heartbeat, the paper reported. Winehouse collapsed at her north London home Monday after signing autographs for a group of fans and was taken for tests at a London hospital. (Fox News)
Winehouse has emphysema Jun 23, 2008
The Sunday Mirror quoted Mitch Winehouse as saying that Amy has early stage emphysema and an irregular heartbeat, and has been warned that she will have to wear an oxygen mask unless she stops smoking drugs. The doctors have told her if she goes back to smoking drugs, it wont just ruin her voice, it will kill her, Mitch Winehouse was quoted as saying. (MSNBC -- News)
Winehouse has early stage emphysema: father Jun 23, 2008
The Sunday Mirror quoted Mitch Winehouse as saying that Amy has an early stage emphysema and an irregular heartbeat, and has been warned that she will have to wear an oxygen mask unless she stops smoking drugs. "There are nodules around the chest and dark marks. She has 70 per cent lung capacity," Mitch Winehouse said. (Globe and Mail)
Amy Winehouse, Naomi Campbell, Matthew McConaughey Jun 23, 2008
Amy Winehouse has early-stage emphysema and an irregular heartbeat, and has been warned that she will have to wear an oxygen mask unless she stops smoking cigarettes and drugs, her father, Mitch Winehouse , said in an interview with the British newspaper, The Sunday Mirror. "With smoking the crack cocaine and the cigarettes, her lungs are all gunked up," Mitch Winehouse said, adding that doctors put his daughter's lung capacity at 70 percent. (International Herald Tribune -- Arts)
Winehouse may have tuberculosis Jun 21, 2008
Doctors are still struggling to control her irregular heartbeat but the chest condition has been really worrying them. She has been suffering horrible coughing fits and hurling up blood for a while but refused to be examined. (AZCentral -- Entertainment)
Amy Winehouse Still Hospitalized, But Hopes To Perform Next Week Jun 21, 2008
Miller also said she did not know anything about reports in the British tabloids that Winehouse is suffering from an irregular heartbeat. Amid the medical drama, Miller said the singer who has battled with drug issues in the past and has drawn concern for her fragile, rail-thin frame is in "good spirits" and has been surrounded by family as the treatment continues. (VHI.com -- Music News)
Amy Winehouse could be kept in hospital Jun 20, 2008
"She is staying there for the time being. They are still not quite sure what happened and the tests were inconclusive." The singer collapsed after a massive drugs overdose last summer and her health problems - including an irregular heartbeat - are believed to have stemmed from that. (Source: China Daily). (Xinhuanet, China)
Cardiologists Spot Best Treatment for a Deadly Duo Jun 20, 2008
Controlling heart rate is key when heart failure, irregular heartbeat combine, study finds ... WEDNESDAY, June 18 (HealthDay News) -- When added to heart failure, the irregular heartbeat called atrial fibrillation can form a deadly combination. (MEDLINEplus)
Tech firms tap into heart market Jun 18, 2008
Monebo's algorithms can be combined with a range of Freescale chips and used in heart-monitoring equipment - from a small device worn by someone with an irregular heartbeat to large patient-monitoring equipment in hospitals. "It can be dropped in to add ECG-monitoring functionality to any piece of equipment," said Dale Misczynski, Monebo's president and CEO.. (AZCentral -- Business)
EpiPen(R) Partners with Lucy Waverman, Canadian Culinary Personality, to Offer Fresh, Natural Recipes for People Who Suffer from Life-Threatening Allergies Jun 17, 2008
Side effects of EpiPen may include fast or irregular heartbeat, nausea, and breathing difficulty. Certain side effects may be increased if EpiPen is used while taking tricyclic antidepressants or monoamine oxidase inhibitors. (Canada Newswire)
Biotech breakthroughs Jun 15, 2008
Irregular heartbeat monitor, CardioNet ... Ablation system for treatment of irregular heartbeat, CryoCor. (San Diego Union-Tribune -- Business)
Syntermed licenses Emory imaging technology for improved evaluation of heart failure patients Jun 13, 2008
CRT is used to improve heart function by restoring the correct mechanical sequence of heart contractions in patients with an irregular heartbeat, called left ventricular dyssynchrony. Syntermed will market the MHPA-based software as SyncTool, which recently has been approved by the FDA. SyncTool is designed to provide significant improvements over the widely used cardiac imaging gold standard TDI Echo technology. (EurekAlert! -- Business News)
Police assist doctors by using Taser on patient May 30, 2008
When he was apprehended, he was hypothermic and had atrial fibrillation, an irregular heartbeat, of up to 145 beats per minute. During attempts to rewarm and treat him, however, the patient became agitated, ripping off his monitoring electrodes and intravenous line and threatening the hospital staff and the policeman who accompanied him. (Los Angeles Times)
ATHENA Clinical Results for Dronedarone (Multaq(R)) Highlighted at the World Cardiology Congress May 21, 2008
e. an irregular heartbeat). Atrial flutter is an abnormal fast heart rhythm that occurs in the atria of the heart. (Canada Newswire)
75-year old leaves Everest base camp on record bid: office May 21, 2008
But afterwards he suffered arrhythmia, or an irregular heartbeat, and other problems, forcing him to undergo two heart operations. If successful this time, Miura would again become Everest's oldest conqueror, breaking the record set last year by another Japanese man -- Katsusuke Yanagisawa, who was 71 years and two months at the time. (Yahoo News -- Top Stories)
Fowler's family settles with cardiologist May 21, 2008
Nauman was treating her for an irregular heartbeat. He had ordered a pacemaker in November 2004 and had been prescribing the drug Coumadin since March 2004, court records show. (Florida Times-Union)
Kennedy Shows No Signs of Stroke May 18, 2008
For any person of Kennedy's age who suffers a seizure, says Blumenthal, "we can't rule out anything cardiovascular or cerebrovascular." That means that tests of the electrical activity of Kennedy's heart will be useful in isolating any potential abnormalities in his heart function, such as a slow heart rate or an irregular heartbeat, that could have contributed to the seizure. CAT scans and MRIs of the brain will also be needed to ensure that Kennedy's episode wasn't caused by a tumor or... (Time.com)
Statins May Help Older Women Control Irregular Heartbeat May 17, 2008
The cholesterol-lowering drugs showed some benefits in preliminary trial. Thursday, May 15, 2008. (MEDLINEplus)
Stroke, osteoporosis screening to be offered in Pontiac May 13, 2008
A complete package can include a test for irregular heartbeat, a major risk factor for stroke. For more information or to schedule an appointment, call 1-800-697-9721 or go to Web site. (Pontiac Daily Leader, IL)
Health Calendar May 13, 2008
The complete screening package now includes a new heart rhythm screening, which checks for irregular heartbeat, a major risk factor for stroke. Life Line Screening will be at the Lone Star Convention Center at 9 a.m. on May 28. (Conroe Courier, TX)
Growing Number Of Teens Tripping On Cough Syrup May 13, 2008
Abusing DXM can cause hallucinating similar to PCP such as an irregular heartbeat, blackouts and even death. "DXM is going to make me crazy!" one user says on YouTube. (NBC 11, CA)
Novel Insight Into Cardiac Arrhythmias, Sudden Cardiac Death May 12, 2008
ScienceDaily (May 11, 2008) A new study by researchers at Rhode Island Hospital provides much-needed insight into the molecular mechanisms that cause arrythmia, or irregular heartbeat, and how it triggers sudden cardiac death, one of the nation's leading killers ... (May 11, 2008) Individuals with long QT syndrome are at increased risk of sudden death due to irregular heartbeats (also known as a cardiac arrhythmias). (Science Daily)
Of Mice, Rabbits, And Men: New Rabbit Model Of Sudden Cardiac Death Provides Insight Into The Human Disease May 12, 2008
ScienceDaily (May 11, 2008) Individuals with long QT syndrome (LQTS) are at increased risk of sudden death due to irregular heartbeats (also known as a cardiac arrhythmias) ... New insight into the mechanisms by which these mutations might produce an irregular heartbeat in humans has been provided by Gideon Koren and colleagues, at Brown University, Providence, who have generated two rabbit models of LQTS. ... Many of these differences are not found in rabbits, the authors therefore generated... (Science Daily)
Study Offers Clues to Link Between Arrhythmia, Sudden Death May 10, 2008
THURSDAY, May 8 (HealthDay News) -- New information about the molecular mechanisms that cause cardiac arrhythmia (irregular heartbeat) and how it triggers sudden cardiac death has been uncovered by Rhode Island Hospital researchers. They said their findings could lead to the development of new, genetically targeted therapies to treat and prevent fatal arrhythmias. (MEDLINEplus)
Can Genetic Testing Save Lives? May 9, 2008
An irregular heartbeat can cause sudden cardiac death. A surgically implanted defibrillator can detect and immediately correct the abnormality. (CBS News)
Illness strikes former mayor May 8, 2008
She, meanwhile, will undergo a second procedure at Medical College of Georgia on Thursday to correct an irregular heartbeat. Then on June 10, she will be the spokeswoman for the American Heart Association's Go Red for Women luncheon event. (The Augusta Chronicle)
Calm The Heart To Stop A Stroke? May 7, 2008
The storm , in this case, is a condition called atrial fibrillation the most common form of irregular heartbeat in the United States ... 8, 2000) Having a heart attack is damaging enough for elderly Americans, but if they also have an irregular heartbeat known as atrial fibrillation, outcomes are even worse, according to a new study in ... 20, 1998) For the first time, an implantable heart-shocking device has been used to correct atrial fibrillation, an irregular heartbeat that can lead to... (Science Daily)
Report on Coleman's heart is erroneous May 4, 2008
"I've been dealing with an irregular heartbeat forever," Coleman said. "The problem I have is that I never feel it. I never feel shortness of breath or dizziness because I'm an athlete.". (Syracuse.com)
Coleman disputes report he needs heart transplant May 3, 2008
ESPN - Coleman says he has irregular heartbeat, doesn't need transplant - NBA ... Coleman says he has irregular heartbeat, doesn't need transplant - NBA ... Coleman says he has irregular heartbeat, doesn't need transplant. (ESPN -- Golf News)
Community action group protests for paid sick days May 3, 2008
After working sick one day, she was sent to the hospital with an irregular heartbeat. The doctor urged her to take a few days off but she returned to work the next day, fearing the consequences if she didn't. (Valley News, CT)
A focus on health and the air May 3, 2008
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Burchett recovering from inflammation May 2, 2008
He was hospitalized briefly in 2001 and had surgery to correct in irregular heartbeat. Information from: The Knoxville News Sentinel. (WREG.com, TN)
Runner Shay looks towards the Olympics by overcoming pain May 2, 2008
Her dream altered, Shay still sets sights on Beijing - USATODAY.com. SHAYS' LIVES 'INTERTWINED. (USA Today -- Sports)
New Worries over Blockbuster Meds Avandia, Fosamax May 2, 2008
Diabetes drug Avandia linked to fractures, while bone drug Fosamax is tied to irregular heartbeat. HealthDay. (MEDLINEplus)
FDA tells Aryx Therapeutics it can test schizophrenia drug Apr 23, 2008
Aryx has other drugs in its pipeline to treat gastroesophageal reflux disease, blood clotting and irregular heartbeat. Paul Goddard is chairman and CEO of Aryx. (San Francisco Business Journal)
New Atrial Fibrillation Surgery Improves Results Apr 23, 2008
Called a 'box lesion,' it helps isolate electrical impulses causing irregular heartbeat ... MONDAY, April 21 (HealthDay News) -- Adding one step and no more than 20 seconds to heart surgery can greatly improve the results of an operation to treat the common irregular heartbeat called atrial fibrillation, according to a new report ... In the April issue of the Journal of Thoracic and Cardiovascular Surgery, heart surgeons at Washington University School of Medicine in St. Louis reported that one... (MEDLINEplus)
DeRosa, Hill lead Cubs over Pirates 3-2 Apr 20, 2008
His good start follows a difficult spring training in which he got the flu, doctors performed a procedure to cure an irregular heartbeat, and the Cubs discussed replacing him with Baltimore s Brian Roberts. I don t want to say I m surprised, because I take pride in my offense, but coming off the spring I had, I wasn t expecting to get off to as good of a start I have, DeRosa said. (Somerset Daily American, PA)
Runner collapses at meet Apr 19, 2008
While an irregular heartbeat is the likely problem, Farese s doctors still are doing tests. Sincere caring. (North Andover Citizen, MA)
Saucony starts memorial fund for Shay Apr 18, 2008
An autopsy later determined Shay died of an irregular heartbeat caused by an enlarged heart, according to spokesperson Ellen Borakove. Saucony will dedicate a portion of its product creation and design center to Ryan's memory. (Boston Globe)
Blazers end streak of losing seasons Apr 17, 2008
Webster was hospitalized briefly last week because of an irregular heartbeat, but had been cleared to play. DH Reader Comments. (Albany Democrat-Herald, OR)
Coroner: CFL player died from irregular heartbeat Apr 16, 2008
ESPN - Coroner: Jackson had irregular heartbeat caused by enlarged heart - Moresports ... Coroner: Jackson had irregular heartbeat caused by enlarged heart - Moresports ... Coroner: Jackson had irregular heartbeat caused by enlarged heart. (ESPN -- College Football News)
Jones hits 6 3-pointers in Blazers' 113-91 win over Grizzlies Apr 16, 2008
Webster was hospitalized briefly last week because of an irregular heartbeat, but had been cleared to play. The Grizzlies lost all three games against the Blazers this season. (Anchorage Daily News)
Briefs | WNBA: Becky Hammon explains decision to play for Russia Apr 16, 2008
Coroner reports cause of death for Jackson: Hamilton Tiger-Cats linebacker Jamacia Jackson died from an irregular heartbeat caused by an enlarged heart. Verna Moore, coroner for Sumter County in South Carolina, said an autopsy revealed Jackson likely had an enlarged heart for years. (Yahoo News -- Auto Racing)
Win gives Suns shot at home court Apr 16, 2008
Martell Webster's season was shut down April 4 after an irregular heartbeat was detected. Most read. (AZCentral -- Sports)
Chronic Fatigue Syndrome Symptoms Apr 15, 2008
Exhaustion and Insomnia Are Not the Only Indicators of CFS. Though tiredness and unrefreshing sleep are the hallmark signs of CFS, common complaints such as sore throat and headaches are also symptoms. (Suite101.com)
Roy leads Blazers over Mavericks Apr 13, 2008
The Blazers were again without starter Martell Webster, who was examined for an irregular heartbeat after he was briefly hospitalized with dizziness and flu-like symptoms last week. It is not known whether Webster will be able to play the final two games of the season. (Anchorage Daily News)
Salmons’ 18 helps Kings beat Blazers Apr 13, 2008
Martell Webster remained in Portland, missing his fourth straight game due to an irregular heartbeat. The Kings face New Orleans on Saturday at home, part of a closing stretch that has them playing four games in five nights. (Corvallis Gazette Times, OR)
Frye steps up to fill Przybilla's shoes for Blazers Apr 12, 2008
Webster, Portland's starting small forward for most of the season, has missed games recently with flu-like symptoms and an irregular heartbeat and was checked out by doctors on Tuesday. The examination included the insertion of a catheter into Webster's leg, but the team said he checked out OK.. (KGW Northwest NewsChannel 8, OR -- Sports)
Surgeons Announce Advance In Atrial Fibrillation Surgery Apr 11, 2008
8, 2000) Having a heart attack is damaging enough for elderly Americans, but if they also have an irregular heartbeat known as atrial fibrillation, outcomes are even worse, according to a new study in. (Feb. (Science Daily)
U.S. runner Hall faces tough field in UK race Apr 10, 2008
" Hall learned a lot about the distance event at the Olympic trials, when his 28-year-old friend Ryan Shay collapsed during the race and later died of an irregular heartbeat due to an enlarged heart. "That was a huge shock to me. It was a really tough thing for me to deal with," Hall said. "I'd like to think he's watching. (SportsIllustrated.CNN -- More)
Blazers snap Lakers' four-game win streak Apr 9, 2008
The Blazers were still without starter , who was examined for an irregular heartbeat after he was briefly hospitalized with dizziness and flu-like symptoms last week. Portland was coming off a 72-65 loss to San Antonio on Sunday. (USA Today -- Sports)
Can Seaweed Mend a Broken Heart? Apr 8, 2008
For about 10 to 20 percent of heart attack survivors, this overexertion may lead to arrhythmia (irregular heartbeat), future heart attacks, heart failure and even death, according to Leor. Leor has spent the past fifteen years researching potential ways to prevent this deterioration. (Scientific American)
Robert Van Cleve He got to know, and misses, patients Apr 8, 2008
He helped establish an intensive care unit at Riverside Hospital - which stood where the Riverside Publix shopping center now stands - and thinks he was the first to use electric shock in his office to correct the irregular heartbeat called atrial fibrillation. But doctors today - especially those in specialties like cardiology - don't get to spend enough time just getting to know their patients, Van Cleve said. (Florida Times-Union)
Flying Hawks Apr 7, 2008
Heart condition: Portland Trail Blazers forward plans to visit a cardiologist today after he was diagnosed with an irregular heartbeat prior to Thursday's game against Houston. One-liner. (USA Today -- Sports)
Blazers' hot early-season run becoming a limp to the finish Apr 7, 2008
Przybilla's injury, which came after he set a career high for games played in a season (77), adds to a late-season injury list that has forced Martell Webster (irregular heartbeat), Brandon Roy (groin, hip) and LaMarcus Aldridge (ankle sprain) to all miss games. That feel-good season. (OregonLive, OR -- Sports)