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ECG, orelectrocardiogram, is the recording of theelectrical activity of the heart. A single-lead reading is mainly for the detection of abnormal heart rhythms. The primary goal here is to detect atrial fibrillation (AFib), which can lead to stroke and other health complications. In Apple’s w...
to an enlargement of the heart's left atrium, which then contracts abnormally. The resulting pulse disturbance is called an arrhythmia. Also, activity of therenin-angiotensin-aldosterone system (RAAS), as seen in people with obesity-induced hypertension can also lead to AFib.Read about AFib + ...
Detecting AFib: Some types of cardiac arrhythmias, particularly atrial fibrillation, can make heart attacks or strokes more likely. Research from Stanford University shows that AI software can more accurately identify arrhythmias from an electrocardiogram (EKG) than a human expert. On the horizon: Magn...
As BTK inhibitors are oral agents given continuously until disease progression, long-term adverse event (AE) monitoring and management as well as polypharmacy considerations are important for maintaining patient quality of life. This paper intends to serve as a reference for Canadian nurses and ...