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Alcohol intake can also lead to a rise in plasma free fatty acids and an increase in the activity of the sympathetic nervous system. [ 6 ] [ 7 ] An ATP2A2 enhancer known as JNK2 may play a role. Alcohol may activate it, which can affect other proteins therefore increasing the risk of arrhythmia . [ 8 ]
An anticoagulant, commonly known as a blood thinner, is a chemical substance that prevents or reduces the coagulation of blood, prolonging the clotting time. [1] Some occur naturally in blood-eating animals, such as leeches and mosquitoes, which help keep the bite area unclotted long enough for the animal to obtain blood.
Atrial fibrillation is associated with an increased risk of heart failure, dementia, and stroke. [3] [12] It is a type of supraventricular tachycardia. [14] Atrial fibrillation frequently results from bursts of tachycardia that originate in muscle bundles extending from the atrium to the pulmonary veins. [15]
Alcohol packaging warning messages (alcohol warning labels, AWLs [1]) are warning messages that appear on the packaging of alcoholic drinks concerning their health effects. They have been implemented in an effort to enhance the public's awareness of the harmful effects of consuming alcoholic beverages, especially with respect to foetal alcohol ...
Apixaban is recommended by the National Institute for Health and Clinical Excellence for the prevention of stroke and systemic embolism in people with non-valvular atrial fibrillation and at least one of the following risk factors: prior stroke or transient ischemic attack, age 75 years or older, diabetes, or symptomatic heart failure.
The study shows that while drinking heavily isn't healthy for the heart, a beer or two a week is actually healthier than drinking no alcohol at all. Study finds that women who drink 2 pints of ...
Drinking diet soda made with artificial sweeteners can put people at risk for a long list of health issues. People who drink diet soda may be at a higher risk for heart disease, stroke and early death
Auxiliary labels stating "take with food or milk" and "do not take with aspirin" Auxiliary labels are small stickers consisting of one or more lines of text intended to enhance patient knowledge, with or without a pictogram. The directions for use included on the standard prescription label are typically limited to direct administration ...