In a new survey of people with afib, most said they have ‘cold drink heart,’ meaning cold drinks sometimes lead to irregular or rapid heart rhythms.

People reporting cold drinks or foods as triggers for their atrial fibrillation (Afib) were invited to a survey. Approximately half the cohort reported reducing their Afib episodes by avoiding ...

Cold drink- or food-induced atrial fibrillation/flutter, termed “cold drink heart,” is understudied and underrecognized, but ...

Cold drink heart—cold food- or drink-induced paroxysmal AF—is poorly understood, yet has significant implications for AF prevention, according to research.

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DO YOU fall asleep with the TV on or use a night light? Being exposed to light during the night can up your risk of heart disease, scientists say. The brighter the light, the higher the risk of ...

The main cause of ischemic strokes, which account for 87 percent of all strokes, is atherosclerosis. These fatty deposits, known as plaque, line blood vessel walls and cause blockages. A cerebral ...

These are called Holter monitors and they are essentially ambulatory ECG devices that monitor the heart. Such monitors can ...

There's nothing better than an ice cold drink on a hot day but imagine this—you're enjoying a refreshing iced tea, and suddenly, your heart starts racing erratically. You might think—"maybe its the ...

RESPONSIBLE for a quarter of all deaths, cardiovascular disease (CVD) is of the UK’s biggest killers. It serves as an ...

As temperatures rise, extreme heat can have a significant impact on everyone’s safety, but these conditions can be especially stressful and confusing for individuals with Alzheimer’s and ...