Common heart rhythm problem on the rise in the US
December 10, 2009 — NEW YORK (Reuters Health) - About 3 million Americans suffer from the most common type of abnormal heart rhythm, atrial fibrillation, and that number is likely to double by 2035, new research shows.
Health experts warn of stroke "crisis" in Europe
December 9, 2009 — LONDON (Reuters) - Health experts warned on Wednesday of a stroke crisis in Europe, which is already costing the region's economy an estimated 38 billion euros ($56 billion) a year, with numbers expected to rise as populations age.
Diabetes ups risk of abnormal heart rhythm
September 28, 2009 — NEW YORK (Reuters Health) - Diabetes is an important risk factor for a common heart rhythm problem called atrial fibrillation, particularly in women, U.S. investigators report.
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