Taking higher-than-recommended doses of vitamin D for five years reduced the risk of atrial fibrillation in older men and women, according to a new study from the University of Eastern Finland. Atrial fibrillation is the most common arrhythmia, the risk of which increases with age, and which is associated with an increased risk of stroke, […]
New report highlights healthcare professionals who practice DETECT, PROTECT, CORRECT, PERFECT when treating Atrial Fibrillation (AF). Atrial fibrillation (AF) is the most common sustained heart rhythm disorder. It is caused by many underlying cardiac conditions and often it appears without any apparent cause. The arrhythmia, however, has deleterious consequences if not correctly managed. The correct […]
AF Association reminds patients that ‘AF won’t wait’ on Global AF Aware Week: The Atrial Fibrillation Association is reminding people that healthcare services remain open for those who need them this Global AF Aware Week (16-22 November, 2020) following a worrying increase in the number of excess acute cardiovascular deaths during the COVID-19 pandemic — indicating […]
More than a high BMI, an ‘obese heart’ is a silent risk: New research shows that fat tissue around the heart releases molecules that alter heart rhythm, identifying potential new targets for preventative therapies for heart disease By Professor Lea Delbridge, University of Melbourne and Dr James Bell, La Trobe University and University of Melbourne. […]
STARS unveils new online Syncope Healthcare Pioneer Report to honour the memory of Dr Adam Fitzpatrick. The arrhythmia community suffered a great loss with the unexpected death of Dr Adam Fitzpatrick on Sunday 19th January 2020. STARS and its sister charities have lost a passionate and committed member of our ‘team’; the healthcare community has […]
ARRHYTHMIA ALLIANCE ANNOUNCES WORLD HEART RHYTHM WEEK 1 – 7 JUNE 2020. World Heart Rhythm Week, the brainchild of Arrhythmia Alliance, is highlighting the importance of knowing and understanding our heart rhythms. As many are aware, this year will be quite different for us all. Due to the Coronavirus and recent government regulations, we are […]
Hear from Arrhythmia Alliance President and world-renowned arrhythmia expert Professor A John Camm as to why you should attend the Heart Rhythm Congress this week (1st to 4th October 2017). […]
Twelve years ago, the first Heart Rhythm Congress took place at the National Motorcycle Museum in Birmingham with an invited audience of 850. I am delighted to say that this year, our annual symposium is bigger and better than ever. Due to take place at the ICC in Birmingham between 1-4 October, it will welcome […]
With the death of Sir Roger Moore, STARS (Syncope Trust – sister charity to the Arrhythmia Alliance) has lost one of its most loyal and longstanding supporters. We will miss him very much and have dedicated this year’s World Heart Rhythm Week (5-11 June) to his memory. Sir Roger first became a Patron of STARS […]
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The holidays are just around the corner and thousands of us will be heading to warmer climes for a relaxing break – but don’t become a victim of Holiday Heart Syndrome. This is the serious heart condition brought on by too much ‘holiday mood’ including binge drinking and exposure to excessive heat. It is thought […]