A new study conducted jointly by the University of Liege (Belgium) and the Ecole normale superieure—PSL (France) shows that heart brain interactions, measured using electroencephalography (EEG), provide a novel diagnostic avenue for patients with disorders of consciousness. This study is published in the Journal of Neuroscience. Catherine Tallon-Baudry (ENS, CNRS) says of the study, “The […]
AHA News: Fighting Fires Raises Risk for Irregular Heartbeat
MONDAY, Nov. 9, 2020 (American Heart Association News) — Fighting fires comes with many risks. But new research shows there’s a new one to consider: increased exposure to fires appears to raise the likelihood of developing atrial fibrillation, or AFib, an irregular heartbeat that can lead to blood clots, stroke, heart failure and other problems. […]
Baby heartbeat reveals the stress of having a depressed or anxious mother
Scientists have shown that the babies of mothers dealing with anxiety or depression exhibit physiologically stronger signs of stress than babies of healthy mothers, when given a standard stress test. These babies show a significantly increased heart rate, which researchers fear may lead to imprinted emotional stresses as the child grows up. The interaction of […]
Quit smoking to reduce stroke risk if you have irregular heartbeat
Scientists today urged people with atrial fibrillation—the most common heart rhythm disorder—to kick the habit and cut their stroke risk. The research is presented today at ESC Congress 2020. One in four middle-aged adults in Europe and the US will develop atrial fibrillation, a condition set to affect up to 17 million people in the […]
World Heart Rhythm Week 2020: All you need to know about cardiac arrhythmia management
Heart rhythm disorders occur when there are irregularities or problems with the heart's electrical system that normally delivers signals to the heart to contract and pump blood through the body. The current and unprecedented times have had a major impact on healthcare systems across the globe, including in India. Arrhythmia or irregular heartbeats are one […]
Employees who have 'burn out' at increased risk of irregular heartbeat
Have YOU got ‘burn out’ from working long hours? Scientists warn you face a higher risk of developing a deadly irregular heartbeat Exhausted workers at 20% increased risk of suffering atrial fibrillation later in life The irregular heartbeat makes patients susceptible to strokes and heart failure LA scientists believe burn out causes inflammation and sensitivity to stress […]