Two studies found that mass screening for atrial fibrillation in older adults does not reduce stroke. In one study, levels of a biomarker may indicate who does not need to be screened. Mass ECG ...

ECG plays an important role in detection of several stroke risk factors/predictors including atrial fibrillation and left ventricular hypertrophy; both are components of the Framingham Stroke Risk ...

Atrial flutter and atrial fibrillation (AFib ... pattern on a diagnostic test known as an electrocardiogram (EKG). Electrical cardioversion: This procedure uses an electrical shock to reset ...

For atrial fibrillation screening and detection, they noted that the probability of detection increased with electrocardiogram (ECG) monitoring duration, however experts are uncertain about the ...

NEW HAVEN, Conn. (WTNH) — In Friday’s Health headlines, February is heart month, and we’re talking about AFib, portable EKG ...

Scientists have developed a contactless sensor that uses radio waves, similar to radar, to pick up signs of atrial ...

Another small ECG device could be used to keep track ... effect of those levels of exercise on the heart. Treatment for ...

The ECG reading checks if the heart’s upper and lower chambers are in rhythm. If it detects they’re out of rhythm, this could be a sign of the heart condition atrial fibrillation. In a 30 ...

With heart rate monitors now standard in smartwatches and fitness trackers, electrocardiograms (ECG/EKG) have rapidly become a common feature in health wearables. The technology is designed to ...

Community cardiology specialist Dr Peter Savill discusses five key challenges for GPs in the management of atrial ...