A new study has revealed that frequent vigorous exercise can lead to the development of atrial fibrillation.
A new study has revealed that frequent vigorous exercise can lead to the development of atrial fibrillation. The latter is a heart disorder where the upper heart chambers of the heart beat in an abnormal manner and can lead to fainting, heart failure and stroke.
Researchers from the New York University Medical Center examined data from 16,921 men who participated in the Physicians' Health Study. Some 1661 men reported that they developed atrial fibrillation, during follow-up.
Diet, Lifestyle and Heart Disease
The correlation between diet, lifestyle and heart disease. The importance of balanced diet life style and exercise for controlling heart disease.
The correlation between diet, lifestyle and heart disease. The importance of balanced diet life style and exercise for controlling heart disease.
Vigorous exercise 5 to 7 days per week increases the risk of AF by 20% although the association seemed to be greater in men younger than 50 years of age.
The details of the study appear in the American Journal of Cardiology.
Heart Attack - Overview
Heart attack is the death of the heart muscle due to loss of blood supply. Heart disease is the leading cause of death in the United States. Other names for heart attack include acute myocardial infarction, coronary thrombosis, and coronary occlusion.
Heart attack is the death of the heart muscle due to loss of blood supply. Heart disease is the leading cause of death in the United States. Other names for heart attack include acute myocardial infarction, coronary thrombosis, and coronary occlusion.
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What is a heart attack / How to prevent heart attacks
Heart attack is the death of the heart muscle due to loss of blood supply. Simple guidelines to avoid heart attack are listed.
Heart attack is the death of the heart muscle due to loss of blood supply. Simple guidelines to avoid heart attack are listed.
Cardiac Catheterization | Coronary Angiogram - Indications Preparation Procedure Risks Test FAQs
Cardiac catheterization is a radiological procedure for both diagnosis and treatment of heart conditions. It involves the insertion of a long thin flexible tube called catheter a vein or an artery to the heart.
Cardiac catheterization is a radiological procedure for both diagnosis and treatment of heart conditions. It involves the insertion of a long thin flexible tube called catheter a vein or an artery to the heart.
