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2. Atrial fibrillation - Wikipedia

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   Not only the pulmonary vein, but the left atrial appendage can be a source of atrial fibrillation and is also ablated for that reason. [17] As atrial fibrillation becomes more persistent, the junction between the pulmonary veins and the left atrium becomes less of an initiator and the left atrium becomes an independent source of arrhythmias. [18]

3. 8 Common Cardiovascular Diseases for Men & How to Prevent Them

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   Atrial fibrillation (A-fib). An irregular and often very fast heart rate. ... Treatment for dilated cardiomyopathy may involve taking medications or surgery to reduce your symptoms and prevent ...

4. Regular Flossing Linked to Better Heart Health, Reduced ... - AOL

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   Flossing was also associated with a 12% lower risk of atrial fibrillation, the most common form of irregular heartbeat. AFib is also the leading cause of cardioembolic strokes.

5. 5 things that put your heart health at risk — and how to turn ...

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   Smoking can have a broad, negative impact on your overall health, but it can also affect your heart. ... specifically atrial fibrillation,” Ruiz says. ... Use an app-blocking app to prevent late ...

6. Antiarrhythmic agent - Wikipedia

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   Prevent recurrence of paroxysmal supraventricular tachycardia; Reduce ventricular rate in patients with atrial fibrillation; V Adenosine; Digoxin; Magnesium sulfate; Work by other or unknown mechanisms Contraindicated in ventricular arrhythmias; Adenosine is used to treat supraventricular tachycardias, especially in heart failure and atrial ...

7. Direct factor Xa inhibitors - Wikipedia

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   [4] [5] [6] They are commonly prescribed to treat and prevent blood clots in veins, prevent stroke and embolism in people with non-valvular atrial fibrillation (AF) who have other risk factors, and prevent blood clots after routine knee and hip replacement surgery. [2] [3] [7]