21. Alcohol May Raise Risk Of Irregular Heartbeat Study reported in the Archives of Internal Medicine found that drinking alcohol on a regular basis may slightly raise men's risk of developing a type of irregular heartbeat known as atrial fibrillation. http://my.webmd.com/content/article/95/103221.htm

WebMD Today Home WebMD News Center XML News via RSS Member Services WebMD University My WebMD Find a Physician Medical Info Check Symptoms Medical Library Health Tools Clinical Trials ... Women, Men, Lifestyle Who We Are About WebMD Site Map sponsored Featured Centers You are in Choose a Topic All Conditions ADD/ADHD Allergies Alzheimer's Arthritis Asthma Back Pain Bipolar Disorder Breast Cancer Cancer Cholesterol Management Dental Depression Diabetes Epilepsy Eye Health Heart Disease Hepatitis HIV/AIDS Hypertension Men's Conditions Mental Health Migraines/Headaches Multiple Sclerosis Osteoporosis Parkinson's Sexual Conditions Stroke Weight Control Women's Conditions Alcohol May Raise Risk of Irregular Heartbeat Study: Moderate to Heavy Drinking May Lead to Atrial Fibrillation By Jennifer Warner WebMD Medical News Reviewed By Brunilda Nazario, MD on Monday, October 11, 2004 Oct. 11, 2004 Drinking alcohol on a regular basis may slightly raise men's risk of developing a type of irregular heartbeat known as atrial fibrillation or atrial flutter, according to a large new Danish study. Atrial fibrillation is the most common form of irregular heartbeat. The condition causes the heart to pump blood less efficiently, allowing blood to pool within its chambers and increasing the risk of heart attack, stroke, and heart failure.

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23. Information On Atrial Fibrillation (abnormality In The Heart Rhythm) Produced By Learn about atrial fibrillation including what it is, what happens during atrialfibrillation, symptoms, risk factors, how it is diagnosed, http://www.medicinenet.com/atrial_fibrillation/article.htm

document.writeln(''); MedicineNet Home Heart Home Page > Atrial Fibrillation Search Tips Printer-Friendly Format FREE Newsletters Email to a Friend ... Next Atrial Fibrillation Medical Author: Dennis Lee, M.D. Medical Editors: Daniel Kulick, M.D. Jay W. Marks, M.D. and Stephen S. Ehrlich, M.D., F.A.C.C. Research Assistants: Katie Pozzi and Megan Barrington What is atrial fibrillation? What causes atrial fibrillation? What are the symptoms of atrial fibrillation? What are the complications of atrial fibrillation? ... How is atrial fibrillation diagnosed? EKG (electrocardiogram) Holter monitor Patient-activated event recorder Echocardiography Transesophageal echocardiography (TEE) Other tests How is atrial fibrillation treated? Reversing the risk factors that cause atrial fibrillation Slowing the heart rate with medications Anticoagulation to prevent blood clots and strokes ... What is new in atrial fibrillation? Pulmonary vein isolation Atrial Fibrillation At A Glance What is atrial fibrillation? Atrial fibrillation (AF) is the most common, abnormal rhythm of the heart. The heart contracts (beats) and pumps blood with a regular rhythm, for example, at a rate of 60 beats per minute there is a beat every second. The heart may beat faster or slower with a shorter or longer interval between beats, but at any one rate the interval between beats is constant. This regular rhythm occurs as a result of regular electrical discharges (currents) that travel through the heart and cause the muscle of the heart to contract. In AF, the electrical discharges are irregular and rapid and, as a result, the heart beats irregularly and, usually, rapidly.

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26. MedlinePlus Medical Encyclopedia: Atrial Fibrillation/flutter In atrial fibrillation and flutter, the atria are stimulated to contract very If the atrial fibrillation/flutter is part of a condition called sick http://www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/ency/article/000184.htm

@import url(/medlineplus/images/advanced.css); Skip navigation Medical Encyclopedia Other encyclopedia topics: A-Ag Ah-Ap Aq-Az B-Bk ... Z Atrial fibrillation/flutter Contents of this page: Illustrations Alternative names Definition Causes, incidence, and risk factors ... Prevention Illustrations Heart, section through the middle Heart, front view Posterior heart arteries Anterior heart arteries Alternative names Return to top Auricular fibrillation; A-fib Definition Return to top Atrial fibrillation/flutter is a heart rhythm disorder (arrhythmia). It usually involves a rapid heart rate , in which the upper heart chambers (atria) are stimulated to contract in a very disorganized and abnormal manner. Causes, incidence, and risk factors Return to top Arrhythmias are caused by a disruption of the normal functioning of the electrical conduction system of the heart. Normally, the atria and ventricles contract in a coordinated manner. In atrial fibrillation and flutter, the atria are stimulated to contract very quickly and differently from the normal activity originating from the sinoatrial node. This results in ineffective and uncoordinated contraction of the atria in atrial fibrillation, and in a peculiarly organized contraction pattern in atrial flutter. The condition can be caused by impulses which are transmitted to the ventricles in an irregular fashion or by some impulses failing to be transmitted. This makes the ventricles beat irregularly, which leads to an irregular (and usually fast) pulse in atrial fibrillation.

27. EMedicine - Hypertensive Heart Disease : Article By Kamran Riaz, MD Cardiologist offers a clinical report on common heart conditions caused by elevated blood pressure. Learn about coronary artery disease, cardiac arrhythmia, atrial fibrillation and their link to this disorder. http://www.emedicine.com/med/topic3432.htm

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28. Information On Atrial Fibrillation (abnormality In The Heart Learn about atrial fibrillation including what it is, what happens during atrial fibrillation, symptoms, risk factors, how it is diagnosed, and how http://tmsyn.wc.ask.com/r?t=an&s=hb&uid=24312681243126812&sid=343126

29. EMedicine - Atrial Fibrillation : Article By Lawrence Rosenthal, MD, PhD atrial fibrillation atrial fibrillation (AF) is a common arrhythmia and asignificant public health problem in the United States, affecting 2.2 million http://www.emedicine.com/med/topic184.htm

(advertisement) Home Specialties Resource Centers CME ... Patient Education Articles Images CME Patient Education Advanced Search Consumer Health Link to this site Back to: eMedicine Specialties Medicine, Ob/Gyn, Psychiatry, and Surgery Cardiology Atrial Fibrillation Last Updated: February 15, 2005 Rate this Article Email to a Colleague Synonyms and related keywords: AF atrial flutter arrhythmia AFL ... valvular heart disease , acute pulmonary processes, acute pulmonary disease, hyperthyroidism acute alcohol intoxication holiday heart , Saturday night heart, illicit narcotic abuse drug abuse tachycardia-induced cardiomyopathy rheumatic heart disease ... recurrent AF , paroxysmal AF, permanent AF, chronic AF, thyrotoxicosis , electrolyte abnormalities, acute ethanol intoxication atrial premature beats , Holter monitoring, hypertensive heart disease dilated cardiomyopathy atrial cardiomyopathy , Maze procedure, electrical cardioversion ischemic stroke Wolff-Parkinson-White syndrome , hepatojugular reflex AUTHOR INFORMATION Section 1 of 11 Author Information Introduction Clinical Differentials ... Bibliography Author: Lawrence Rosenthal, MD, PhD

30. Cardiac Surgery-atrial Fibrillation, Maze, Cabg, Valve Surgery Specializing in adult cardiac surgery, with a special interest in the maze procedure, heart surgery that cures atrial fibrillation. (California) http://www.sfcardiacsurgery.com

sfcardiacsurgery.com Dr. Eddie Tang is a board certified cardiovascular surgeon (heart surgery) in private practice in San Francisco. He completed his cardiac surgery training at UCLA in 1998 and has been in practice in San Francisco since that time. His main interest is adult cardiac surgery. His training included: surgery to cure atrial fibrillation - "Maze" procedure coronary artery bypass - standard and minimally invasive techniques valve repairs and replacements - standard and minimally invasive techniques His office is at 1 Shrader Street, Suite 600, San Francisco, CA 94117. tel (415) 387-9992; fax (415)387-9996. email: etang@sfcardiacsurgery.com Home Services Info FAQ's ... Links

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32. EMedicine - Atrial Fibrillation : Article By Alan D Clark, MD atrial fibrillation atrial fibrillation (AF) is a rhythm disturbance of theatria that results in irregular, chaotic, ventricular waveforms varying from http://www.emedicine.com/emerg/topic46.htm

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33. AllThyroid.org: Thyroid Disorders & Treatments - Heart Problems Presents President George Bush's case involving hyperthyroidism, symptoms, causes, and treatment. From AllThyroid.org. http://www.allthyroid.org/disorders/specialmeds/heart_problems.html

Search the Site About TFA Contact TFA For the Media Email this Page ... Internet Resources Children born to mothers with hypothyroidism did less well on a variety of intelligence tests, and had an average IQ that was 7 points lower. read more Special Medications for you Heart Problems: Arrhythmias including atrial fibrillation, mitral valve prolapse Brian A. McGovern Co-Director, Cardiac Arrhythmia Service, Cardiac Unit Massachusetts General Hospital Related Articles Beyond Thyroid Hormone: Other Medications You Should Know About Migraine: Medications to Prevent Migraine Bipolar Depression Osteoporosis Unfortunately, there is evidence that individuals who have had hyperthyroidism in the past and have been cured and now have normal thyroid function may still have an increased risk for atrial fibrillation relative to the rest of the population. Thus, by age 70, 10% of individuals with a history of hyperthyroidism have atrial fibrillation while only 5% of those who lack a history of a thyroid problem have the condition. A combination of factors may explain these observations. Excess thyroid hormone stimulates the heart to go faster and may precipitate irregular heart rhythm disturbances, particularly in patients who are predisposed to this occurring.

34. Management Of Atrial Fibrillation Review Of The Evidence For The What Is the Evidence for Anticoagulating Patients in Chronic atrial fibrillation? We identified 16 studies for inclusion in our analysis. http://tmsyn.wc.ask.com/r?t=an&s=hb&uid=24312681243126812&sid=343126

35. CARDIMA FLASH 011103 Developer and manufacturer of microcatheters for mapping and ablation of atrial fibrillation. http://www.cardima.com/

36. Atrial Fibrillation the best evidence available about atrial fibrillation and heart failure.The Bandolier atrial fibrillation site will contain stories from Bandolier, http://www.jr2.ox.ac.uk/bandolier/booth/booths/AF.html

@import "../../styles/advanced.css"; Skip navigation Atrial fibrillation This site is gathering the best evidence available about atrial fibrillation and heart failure. The Bandolier atrial fibrillation site will contain stories from Bandolier, plus abstracts of systematic reviews, meta-analyses, or other studies about AF. We are able to do this because it has been sponsored by Astrazeneca with an unrestricted educational grant. Prevalence, incidence, diagnosis, and risk Incidence of AF in the UK Prevalence of AF in the UK Prevalence of AF Risk of stroke with AF ... B-type natriuretic peptide (BNP) for CHF Prevention of atrial fibrillation and heart failure Heart failure risk and alcohol consumption Alcohol and established heart failure Alcohol type and mortality Drinking alcohol protects against heart disease ... Hypertension and weight loss Costs and consequences of atrial fibrillation and heart failure Cost effectiveness of anticoagulation INR and warfarin Optimum INR level? Things that affect our INR Paracetamol overdose causes increased INR Sex differences in AF ... Risk factors for over-anticoagulation with warfarin Treating atrial fibrillation and heart failure Aspirin or anticoagulant in nonvalvular AF Are my patients like this?

37. George Rabe, Doctor Randall K. Wolf Mini Maze Surgical Procedure, Operation, Cur Site is about his mini maze surgical procedure, which cures atrial fibrillation, at the University of Cincinnati heart center. http://www.georgerabe.com/afib/wolf.htm

My Surgery Wolf Mini-Maze Atrial Fibrillation Facts The hearts electrical system ... Visit Dr. Wolfs site use back button to return Atrial Fibrillation Links Click here to get back to the main site ATRIAL FIBRILLATION SUFFERERS, NOW THERE'S HOPE FOR A CURE. Here is a bit about the man who gave me my life back. Dr. Randall K. Wolf, M.D., FACS Professor, Cardiothoracic Surgery Director, Center for Surgical Innovation, University of Cincinnati Surgeon s, Inc T he "Wo lf Mini-Maze" Surgical procedure for atrial fibrillation USE YOUR BACK BUTTON TO RETURN HERE The latest interventional procedure to treat atrial fibrillation is a minimally invasive operation called the "Mini-Maze." The "Mini-Maze" was developed by Dr. RANDALL K. WOLF, Professor of Cardiothoracic Surgery and Director of the Center for Surgical Innovation, with the UNIVERSITY of CINCINNATI SURGEONS Inc., using instruments that he helped design. Dr. Wolf's procedure combines an “ablation” method and the "maze" procedure, WITHOUT performing "Open heart surgery." Dr. Wolf developed this new minimally invasive procedure to cure atrial fibrillation without making a sternal incision, usually 7 inches long in the middle of the chest, and without having to use the heart-lung machine. The mini-maze procedure is a much less invasive procedure, in which he enters the heart through small incisions between the patient’s ribs. Dr. Wolf performs in fact two surgical procedures at one time. He uses a special "Bi-polar" radio frequency (RF) clamp to ablate and electrically isolate the pulmonary veins, where the triggers are located that activate atrial fibrillation. This ablation procedure is performed through two small “non-rib-spreading” mini-incisions, one on each side of the chest.

38. New Innovations In Treatment Of Atrial Fibrillation Cleveland Clinic Heart Center offers innovative treatment options for those withatrial fibrillation. http://www.clevelandclinic.org/heartcenter/pub/history/future/afib.asp?firstCat=

39. Lone Atrial Fibrillation A comprehensive, fully referenced review of the causes, prevention and treatment options for lone atrial fibrillation. A stressrelated disorder that is becoming increasingly common. http://www.yourhealthbase.com/atrial_fibrillation.html

A comprehensive, fully referenced review of the causes, prevention and treatment options for lone atrial fibrillation – a stress–related disorder that is becoming increasingly common. Lone Atrial Fibrillation by Hans R. Larsen, MSc ChE A steady, inconspicuous heartbeat is usually taken for granted so when an attack of atrial fibrillation strikes it is a very frightening experience. The heart beats wildly with a pulse rate as high as 200 beats/minute, dizziness and breathlessness and even fainting may follow and chest pain, extreme fatigue and the need for frequent urination are common symptoms. Fibrillation attack victims usually experience one or more of these symptoms, but a few patients are not aware of any symptoms at all until an electrocardiogram exposes their irregular heart rhythm(1-4). Atrial fibrillation is the most common cardiac arrhythmia and affects more than 1.5 million Americans. Its primary characteristic is a rapid and irregular heartbeat. The incidence of atrial fibrillation shows a significant increase beyond the age of 50 years and the condition is considerably more common among men than among women. Atrial fibrillation may be chronic or intermittent (paroxysmal) and may be triggered by an underlying heart disease such as mitral valve prolapse or stenosis, coronary artery disease, hypertensive heart disease, a heart attack or an inflammation of the membrane surrounding the heart (pericarditis). Atrial fibrillation is also a common complication of heart surgery(1-3,5-7).

40. Atrial Fibrillation Prorhythm (Formerly TranSurgical) develops medical HIFU products, including a device for the treatment of atrial fibrillation. http://www.prorhythm.com/

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