Atrial Fibrillation

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Signs of atrial fibrillation may not last long, and they can come and go. But people should consult their doctor if they feel their heart racing rapidly or if they experience other symptoms that come on quickly particularly if they are older and have high blood pressure.
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This :30 TV Spot is being used to help St. Vincents HealthCare in Jacksonville, Florida, announce a new Atrial Fibrillation Institute. The institute is a collaboration between cardiologists, cardiothoracic surgeons and the hospital. It is designed to offer patients access to the latest advances from physicians working together to create treatment options designed for [...]

St. Vincents HealthCare announces a new Atrial Fibrillation Institute, the latest addition to its awarding winning and nationally recognized heart and vascular program. The institute is a collaboration between cardiologists, cardiothoracic surgeons and the hospital. It is designed to offer patients access to the latest advances from physicians working together to create treatment [...]

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Thrombosis is the formation of a blood clot inside a blood vessel, obstructing the flow of blood through the circulatory system. When a blood vessel is injured, the body uses platelets and fibrin to form a blood clot, because the first step in repairing it (hemostasis) is to prevent loss of blood. If [...]

Doctors at the Virginia Commonwealth University Medical Center are performing a new procedure that may eliminate atrial fibrillation, a common rhythm abnormality in the heart’s upper chambers and a major cause of stroke. The technique, called a modified Mini-Maze, offers hope to patients who previously have had limited treatment options.
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U.S. Vice President Dick Cheney was treated and released Wednesday from a Washington hospital after experiencing an irregular heartbeat. Mr. Cheney suffered from the most common type of irregularity, called atrial fibrillation. VOA’s Carol Pearson tells us what this condition is and why it is taken seriously.
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