:: November 2009

Welcome to our Monthly Online Newsletter!

View all Treatment articles in our Treatment Report . The most recent articles are listed on top (not in alphabetical order). Click on the Topic on our home page and then the subtopic - Treatment Report. Stay updated on drugs and their side effects, and various other treatments, including exercise, nutrition, and supplements.

Alcohol Consumption and Risk of Incident Atrial Fibrillation in Women (JAMA. 2008) “Among healthy middle-aged women, consumption of up to 2 alcoholic beverages per day was not associated with an increased risk of incident atrial fibrillation. Heavier consumption of 2 or more drinks per day, however, was associated with a small but statistically significant increased risk of atrial fibrillation.”

New ACC/AHA/ESC Guidelines for the Management of Atrial Fibrillation: Highlighting Stroke Prevention and Catheter Ablation

NGC - Atrial fibrillation. (2007)

NGC - Atrial fibrillation: drug treatment and electric cardioversion. (2004)

NGC - The management of people with atrial fibrillation and flutter. (2005)

NZGG - The Management of People with Atrial Fibrillation and Flutter (2005)

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NIH - Medical Encyclopedia: Atrial fibrillation/flutter

Atrial fibrillation

NIH - Arrhythmia

NIH - Atrial Fibrillation

Diet - Health

Fitness - Exercise

Diet - Health

Fitness - Exercise