Admission Not Necessary for Many ER Patients With Chest Pain
Vast majority who have normal cardiac test results are in no immediate danger, researchers say
Washington D.C. Nabs Highest American Fitness Index Ranking
Followed by Minneapolis-St. Paul and San Diego as places that encourage exercise
‘World’s Smallest Pacemaker’ Appears Promising in Human Trial
Device is 93 percent smaller than prior pacemakers
Smartphone ECG Can Detect Atrial Fibrillation
Researchers say smartphone apps can work for atrial fibrillation screening
Patients With ICDs Fare Better When More Active
Those who are most active soon after getting heart device tend to live longer
Tips Provided for Doctors Who Want to Move to Private Practice
Physicians should prepare carefully; consider finances, legal issues, and insurance
Novel ICD System Deemed Safe for Full-Body MRI
Implantable cardioverter-defibrillator system specifically designed for full body MRI deemed safe
Complications for 2.2 Percent After Electrophysiology Procedure
Of the 0.6 percent of patients who died, three-quarters of deaths not related to procedures
Botox May Help Prevent A-Fib in Heart Surgery Patients
Preliminary trial found the drug effective
‘Safe’ Levels of Exercise With A-Fib Differ by Gender
Vigorous exercise may be risky for men
