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Atrial fibrillation (AF, AFib or A-fib) is an abnormal heart rhythm (arrhythmia) characterized by rapid and irregular beating of the atrial chambers of the heart. [11][12] It often begins as short periods of abnormal beating, which become longer or continuous over time. [4] It may also start as other forms of arrhythmia such as atrial flutter ...
The management of atrial fibrillation (AF) is focused on preventing temporary circulatory instability, stroke and other ischemic events. Control of heart rate and rhythm are principally used to achieve the former, while anticoagulation may be employed to decrease the risk of stroke. [ 1] Within the context of stroke, the discipline may be ...
Randall Wolf. Randall K. Wolf, MD, FACS, FACC (born 5 February 1953) is a cardiothoracic surgeon, [1] inventor, former radio personality, and magician. He is the creator of the Wolf Mini Maze, a procedure used to correct atrial fibrillation (AF). [2][3] Wolf previously hosted a weekly radio show, "Take Charge of Your Health" on WKRC (AM) in ...
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D017115. [edit on Wikidata] Catheter ablation is a procedure that uses radio-frequency energy or other sources to terminate or modify a faulty electrical pathway from sections of the heart of those who are prone to developing cardiac arrhythmias such as atrial fibrillation, atrial flutter and Wolff-Parkinson-White syndrome.
Metoprolol. Metoprolol, sold under the brand name Lopressor among others, is a medication used to treat angina and a number of conditions involving an abnormally fast heart rate. [4] It is also used to prevent further heart problems after myocardial infarction and to prevent headaches in those with migraines. [4]
AFIB Technology (sometimes referred to as Microlife AFIB Technology) is a feature in sphygmomanometer devices that is designed to detect and monitor the incidence of atrial fibrillation in patients. [1] [2] The technology was designed, patented, and is currently used by the Microlife Corporation. It has been the subject of numerous medical ...
Stop Foodborne Illness, or STOP (formerly known as Safe Tables Our Priority ), is a non-profit public health organization in the United States dedicated to the prevention of illness and death from foodborne pathogens. [1] It was founded following the West Coast E. coli O157:H7 outbreak of 1993 in California and the Pacific Northwest.