The Zoe Foundation: Atrial Fibrillation Awareness Video Clips. Duration : 3.95 Mins.
www.zfforaf.com Atrial fibrillation (AF or AFib) is an irregular heart rhythm originating in the top chambers of the heart, called atria, and often causes a rapid heart rate with ineffective contractions of the lower chambers of the heart, called ventricles. The pumping efficiency of the heart is reduced by about 20% in the presence of AF alone. This explains the shortness of breath and fatigue that is often associated with AF.
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Atrial fibrillation (AF) is the most common sustained arrhythmia seen in clinical practice, affecting more than 6 million people in Europe, up to 5.1 million people in the US and more than 800000 people in Japan. Atrial fibrillation is associated with a major risk of stroke, caused by a thrombus that forms within the left atrium and embolises to block a cerebral artery. The degree of stroke risk and the need for anticoagulant therapy to lower this risk varies among patients with AF. More info and references: www.thrombosisadviser.com
What Atrial Fibrillation Means for You...and What You Can Do About It Tube. Duration : 3.08 Mins.
A cardiac condition called atrial fibrillation, the most common cardiac arrhythmia, can increase your risk of stroke by 500 percent. Anne B. Curtis, Charles and Mary Bauer Professor and Chair of the University at Buffalo Department of Medicine, is helping to raise public awareness of the condition. For more information, visit www.buffalo.edu
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What is Atrial Fibrillation? Chapter 1 (HRS Patient Video) Video Clips. Duration : 8.75 Mins.
The Heart Rhythm Society has developed a video for patients and caregivers on Atrial Fibrillation. View Chapter 1 and then visit www.MyAFib.org for more information and to order the complete DVD. With more than 1 hour of content, chapters include an Overview of AFib and Atrial Flutter, Signs and Symptoms, AFib and Stroke, Treatment Options, Living with AFib and more. Hear personal patient stories and interviews with expert physicans and nurses.
Atrial Fibrillation Screening by Life Line Screening Tube. Duration : 0.60 Mins.
www.lifelinescreening.com Atrial Fibrilation (A-Fib) can increase your risk of stroke by up to five times. Learn more about atrial fibrillation screening and how preventive health screenings from Life Line Screening can save lives by screening for atrial fibrillation. To learn more about atrial fibrillation screenings from Life Line Screening or to schedule a health screening today, visit the Life Line Screening website at http or call 1-877-237-1336
Atrial Fibrillation & Treatment--StopAfib.org interviews Dr. Kenneth Ellenbogen Video Clips. Duration : 6.82 Mins.
StopAfib.org interviews Dr. Kenneth Ellenbogen of Virginia Commonwealth University. In this video, Dr. Ellenbogen talked about some of the exciting things for afib patients being presented at the 2010 American Heart Association Scientific Sessions. He discussed the presentation of the ROCKET AF clinical trial, which could provide a second new alternative to warfarin for afib stroke prevention, and how these alternatives could benefit patients. In addition, he discussed the results of trials regarding the efficacy of Lovaza (prescription fish oil) in the prevention of atrial fibrillation. Dr. Ellenbogen, a cardiologist and electrophysiologist, is the Chairman of the Division of Cardiology at the Pauley Heart Center, of the Virginia Commonwealth University Medical Center. Find more details on the interview, and more on Dr. Ellenbogen, at: www.stopafib.org
What causes atrial fibrillation? Tube. Duration : 0.85 Mins.
Atrial fibrillation can be caused by a number of different things, but it's generally caused by something which stretches the upper two chambers of the heart. In particular, the left upper chamber of the heart. If it's subject to stress, if it's stretched, atrial fibrillation can occur. When the upper chambers of the heart are stretched, they become sort of ticklish and they start to quiver. So, patients who have atrial fibrillation will often times have high blood pressure or a leaky heart valve or a combination of those things and cause the upper chambers to become stretched and that's what causes atrial fibrillation. In many patients, atrial fibrillation occurs for unknown reasons. Those patients are called "lone atrial fibrillators."They have lone atrial fibrillation and in those patients, there is no obvious identifiable cause for A Fib. They just have it.
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Atrial fibrillation (Af) is a health in which the upper two chambers of the heart, called the atria, beat chaotically and irregularly, resulting in an irregular and often rapid heart rate that causes poor blood flow to the body. The heart rate in Af may range from 100 to 175 beats a minute. Base symptoms contain palpitations, weakness, light-headedness, confusion, breathlessness and chest pain. Af can be either sporadic, in which case it is called paroxysmal atrial fibrillation, or chronic. Potential causes of Af contain high blood pressure; heart attacks; old heart, lung or metabolic diseases; viral infections; sleep apnea; or exposure to stimulants such as medications, caffeine, tobacco and alcohol. Old age, a house history, a history of heart and other persisting conditions, and alcohol use are risk factors for Af. Atrial flap is very much similar to Af with respect to symptoms, causes and risk factors, but the heart rate in this health is much slower.
The approved medicine of Af is aimed at cardioversion - attempting to reset the heart rhythm back to normal - either with medicines, galvanic shock or surgery. Ayurvedic medicine for Af is indicated for those patients in whom approved methods have not been thriving or are not possible. The Ayurvedic medicine of Af is aimed at reducing or normalizing the heart rate, preventing recurrence and preventing complications like stroke and heart failure.
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In order to reduce the heart rate, medicines like Bruhat-Vat-Chintamani, Maha-Laxmi-Vilas-Ras, Laxmi-Vilas-Ras, Suvarna-Bhasma, Abhrak-Bhasma and Shrung-Bhasma are used. These medicines are given in compound with herbal medicines which act on the heart muscle, such as Arjun (Terminalia arjuna), Tankan (Purified borax), Guggulu (Commiphora mukul), Draksha (Vitis vinifera), Triphala (Three fruits), Amalaki (Emblica officinalis), Punarnava (Boerhaavia diffusa), Khurasani-ova (Hyoscymus niger), Apamarga (Achyranthus aspera), Sarpagandha (Rauwolfia serpentina), Pippalimool (Piper longum) and Pushkarmool (Inula racemosa). The above mentioned medicines also help to reduce high blood pressure and normalize heart and lung pathology, to the extent Potential with medicines.
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Ximelagatran beats warfarin for stroke prevention in a-fib. (No Need for Coagulation Monitoring).(atrial fibrillation): An article from: Internal Medicine News Best
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Medicines like Triphala (Three fruits), Trikatu (Three pungent herbs), Marich (Piper nigrum), Chitrak (Plumbago zeylanica), Bhallatak (Semicarpus anacardium), Myrrh (Commiphora myrrha) and Harmal (Paganum harmala) are used to prevent or reduce the risk of blood clots and strokes. These medicines also act on the heart and normalize irregular heartbeat. Once the symptoms are controlled, medicines like Bruhat-Vat-Chintamani, Shrung-Bhasma, Chandrakala-Ras and Kamdudha-Ras can be given on a long term basis to prevent recurrence of Af.
Patients with Af need to adopt a wholesome lifestyle and eat wholesome food with a reduced salt intake. Cessation of smoking and avoiding alcohol is very important. Caution needs to be exercised when taking over-the-counter medications. Quarterly exercise and freedom techniques need to be adopted. All such patients should be under the Quarterly care and management of a Cardiologist.
Atrial fibrillation can be caused by a number of different things, but it's generally caused by something which stretches the upper two chambers of the heart. In particular, the left upper chamber of the heart. If it's subject to stress, if it's stretched, atrial fibrillation can occur. When the upper chambers of the heart are stretched, they become sort of ticklish and they start to quiver. So, patients who have atrial fibrillation will often times have high blood pressure or a leaky heart valve or a combination of those things and cause the upper chambers to become stretched and that's what causes atrial fibrillation. In many patients, atrial fibrillation occurs for unknown reasons. Those patients are called "lone atrial fibrillators."They have lone atrial fibrillation and in those patients, there is no obvious identifiable cause for A Fib. They just have it.
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Reducing the Risk of Stroke in Patients with Atrial Fibrillation Video Clips. Duration : 52.92 Mins.
To receive credit, visit: freece.com Program Overview Approximately 75000 strokes occur each year in the United States in patients with atrial fibrillation. Current guidelines recommend oral anticoagulation for high-risk patients with atrial fibrillation, but the inherent limitations of these agents lead to substantial underuse. This state of affairs has stimulated the development of new agents with improved benefit-risk profiles, which appear to be offer a wider therapeutic margin and low potential for drug interactions, allowing more convenient dosing without anticoagulation monitoring. Pharmacists must understand the underlying condition, possible comorbid conditions, potential of currently available treatment options (along with their probable results and possible side effects) and play an active role in educating patients on their drug treatment strategies and lifestyle changes necessary to reduce the risk of stroke in atrial fibrillation. Nurse Educational Objectives Identify the under-recognized risk of stroke and/or inadequate prophylaxis in patients with atrial fibrillation and the associated morbidity, mortality, and cost burdens Discuss current and potential new challenges and opportunities in stroke prevention in atrial fibrillation Outline strategies to improve communication between pharmacists and patients/caregivers about the benefits and risks of anticoagulation therapy Pharmacist Educational Objectives Identify the under-recognized risk of stroke and/or ...
Arrythmia is a fast heart beat. Atrial Fibrillation is the most common in the world affecting 3-4 million people, 250,00-350000 annually. Medical conditions such as coronary artery disease, prior heart attack, high blood pressure, diabetes, chronic heart failure, and age are all contributing causes. The ablation procedure and treatment is discussed in this video.
Atrial Fibrillation, Clot Formation and Stroke Video Clips. Duration : 1.75 Mins.
In atrial fibrillation, or AF, the most common abnormality of the heart's rhythm, the atria contract in a rapid and disorganized way. As a result, the atria do not effectively pump blood into the ventricles. More info can be found here: www.thrombosisadviser.com
Atrial Fibrillation Radiofrequency Ablation Video Clips. Duration : 1.88 Mins.
Atrial Fibrillation Radiofrequency Ablation will be the focus of a live webcast, hosted by Hartford Hospital from 6 to 7 pm EDT (22:00 UTC). The most common form of arrhythmia, ATRIAL FIBRILLATION (A-fib) affects some 2 million Americans each year. This interruption in the regular heartbeat impairs the heart's ability to perform effectively, and can result in stroke, congestive heart failure or cardiomyopathy. Origins of the disorder are not clearly understood, but chances of developing it increase with age.When medications and other conventional interventions fail to restore a normal heartbeat, radiofrequency ablation is a leading option. The electrophysiology experts at Hartford Hospital are...
www.nucleusinc.com This 3D animation shows how an abnormal heart rhythm, such as atrial fibrillation (a-fib or afib), can be restored with electrical cardioversion. This animation shows normal heart rhythm with electrical signals that originate at the SA node. A heart with abnormal signals and atrial fibrillation is shown forming a blood clot which results in a stroke. Next, the steps of the cardioversion procedure are illustrated: the placement of EKG electrodes, the placement of cardioversion paddles, the delivery of shock to the chest and heart, and the restoration of normal electrical signals within the heart.
AFIB Atrial Fibrillation Institute at St. Vincent's HealthCare, Jacksonville Tube. Duration : 0.53 Mins.
This :30 TV Spot is being used to help St. Vincents HealthCare in Jacksonville, Florida, announce a new Atrial Fibrillation Institute. The institute is a collaboration between cardiologists, cardiothoracic surgeons and the hospital. It is designed to offer patients access to the latest advances from physicians working together to create treatment options designed for each individual patient. Atrial Fibrillation (AFIB) is the most common type of heart rhythm disorder or arrhythmia. It forces the heart to quiver rapidly rather than beating in a normal, rhythmic pattern. The disorder leads to a greater risk of stroke, heart failure and death. It is estimated that as many as 3 million Americans experience Atrial Fibrillation. More than 180000 people are diagnosed with AFIB each year. Atrial Fibrillation affects so many people in our community, says Christine Veal, RN, MSN, St. Vincents Director of Cardiovascular Services. In addition to being at a higher risk of stroke, AFIB patients are often living a quality of life that is less than what they want. Thanks to advances in treatment, new opportunities for a cure are in place at our institute. We are very excited about this chance to help patients.
About the "Mini Maze" Procedure for Atrial Fibrillation Video Clips. Duration : 2.12 Mins.
The Shands Minimally Invasive Pulmonary Vein Isolation procedure, also known as the "Mini-Maze," is used to treat atrial fibrillation through three small incisions on each side of the chest. Two of the incisions are about the size of a nickel, and the other incision is slightly larger. Through these "ports," a surgeon can use a bipolar radiofrequency energy source to make precise linear scars on the heart. These ablation lines block the irregular electrical impulses that cause atrial fibrillation. During this procedure, surgeons may also remove or close off the left atrial appendage in order to reduce the risk of stroke. Performed on a beating heart, the mini-maze procedure takes about three to four hours, and the hospital stay averages about four days. With the mini-maze, atrial fibrillation is eliminated in about 80 to 90 percent of patients. Please visit Shands.org for more information or to find a physician.
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One of the potential devastating consequences of atrial fibrillation is a stroke. You can prevent a stroke with the use of a blood thinner called coumadin. HeartSmartMD co-founder, author and board certified cardiologist Dr. Matt DeVane explains the risks and benefits of using coumadin to prevent strokes in atrial fibrillation. Learn much more at www.HeartSmartMD.com
Atrial Fibrillation Catheter Ablation Techniques--StopAfib.org interviews Dr. Vivek Reddy Video Clips. Duration : 4.83 Mins.
In this video from Boston Atrial Fibrillation Symposium 2010, Dr. Vivek Reddy discusses some of the new atrial fibrillation catheter ablation technologies and also talks about non-pharmacological approaches to stroke prevention in afib, such as the Watchman and Lariat suture. Dr. Reddy is the Director of Electrophysiology at Mount Sinai Medical Center in New York City. A full video transcript can be found at: stopafib.org
Atrial fibrillation Ablation (part 3 of 3): How to Perform Pulmonary Vein Isolation Tube. Duration : 6.03 Mins.
Dr. Ong, a Cardiac Electrophysiologist, explains how pulmonary vein isolation is done with radiofrequency ablatio to CURE atrial fibrillation. Visit us at www.EndAfib.com.
