Napping Over 30 Minutes Significantly Ups Atrial Fibrillation Risk
Daytime napping for 30 minutes or longer is associated with an increased likelihood of developing atrial fibrillation.
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Author: Alyx Arnett
Sleep Apnea Connected to Higher Atrial Fibrillation Risk
New research from Cleveland Clinic has identified a link between sleep apnea and the development of atrial fibrillation.
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Improved CPR Techniques Boost Cardiac Arrest Survival Rates
A new study shows that bag-valve-mask ventilation—a common CPR technique used with chest compressions to ensure patients are getting oxygen—is often performed inconsistently.
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Common Blood Thinner Prevents Stroke for Device-Detected Atrial Fibrillation
A widely available blood thinner substantially reduced stroke in at-risk patients with a type of atrial fibrillation only detectable by a pacemaker or other implanted cardiac electronic device, a global study has found.
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Childhood Trauma Intensifies Poor Sleep’s Impact on Young Hearts
Traumatic events experienced during childhood may magnify the negative health effects of too much or too little sleep on children’s cardiovascular health.
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