These levels will be compared to those in dogs with atrial fibrillation with normal echocardiograms and abnormal echocardiograms. (iwfoundation.org)
«Our research has previously shown that a large body size at age 20, and weight gain from age 20 to midlife, both independently increase the risk of atrial fibrillation in men,» said author Professor Annika Rosengren, professor of internal medicine at the Sahlgrenska Academy, University of Gothenburg, Sweden. (sciencedaily.com)
This study is to measure normal hormone levels in Irish Wolfhounds and in those with atrial fibrillation with normal and abnormal echocardiograms to see if there are breed - specific differences in hormone levels associated with heart disease. (iwfoundation.org)