Binge drinking and possibly, moderate alcohol intake, may trigger atrial fibrillation. Caffeine intake does not appear to be a trigger; although, some doctors still recommend that patients with atrial ...

The right atrium is roughly round in shape and has an extension known as the right atrial appendage. The sinus node—the part of the heart's electrical system that generates the heartbeat signal—is ...

We can predict the risk for a postoperative pacemaker implant based on evidence from Koplan, et al., who developed a simple risk score, namely, age >70 years, atrial fibrillation (AFib), prolonged PR, ...

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The A-HIRATE Trial was a multicenter, prospective study assessing the incidence of atrial high rate episodes (AHRE) in pacemaker patients with and without previously diagnosed AT. The trial was ...

The principal findings of this study are as follows: the incidence of AT in pacemaker recipients is ... The positive predictive value of the Atrial High Rate Diagnostic is high.

Background: The sinoatrial/sinus node (SAN) is the primary pacemaker of the heart. In humans, SAN is surrounded by the paranodal area (PNA). Although the PNA function remains debated, it is thought to ...

Objectives Recent technology advances have allowed for heart rhythm monitoring using single-lead ECG monitoring devices, which can be used for early diagnosis of atrial fibrillation ... forms of ...

Atrial fibrillation is a cardiac arrhythmia in which the upper chambers of the heart the atria beat irregularly and, often, rapidly. The condition occurs as a consequence of uncoordinated ...

Consumer-grade smartphone-paired devices and smartwatches have very high sensitivity and specificity for atrial fibrillation. The specificity for arrhythmias with regular R-R intervals is very poor.

Atrial fibrillation (AFib) is the most common form of irregular heartbeat (arrhythmia). People with AFib have many treatment options, including medications and medical procedures. However ...