Sentences with phrase «developed irregular heart»

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People with obesity are more likely to develop a rapid and irregular heart rate, called atrial fibrillation, which can lead to stroke, heart failure and other complications, according to Penn State researchers.

The risk of developing atrial fibrillation (an irregular or abnormally fast heart beat) or bradyarrhythmias (a heart beat that is too slow) was greater among skiers who completed a higher number of races and with a faster finishing time relative to other participants.

«Obesity linked with higher chance of developing rapid, irregular heart rate.»

The death of a partner is linked to a heightened risk of developing an irregular heartbeat otherwise known as atrial fibrillation — itself a risk factor for stroke and heart failure — for up to a year afterwards, finds research published in the online journal Open Hheart failure — for up to a year afterwards, finds research published in the online journal Open HeartHeart.

Sometimes the person inherited a disorder called long QT syndrome in which the heart takes too long to relax after a contraction and develops a dangerous irregular rhythm.

Other complications such as irregular heart rhythms (arrhythmias) may develop.

Our funding has helped determine the best treatment for cats with arterial thromboembolism, test a cutting edge treatment for irregular heart rhythms in dogs, and develop ground breaking genetic screen tests for congenital heart disease in both dogs and cats.

Despite their relatively higher risk, though, the large majority of women with irregular periods did not develop heart problems during the study period.

According to a new study women who said they'd typically had irregular periods in the past were 28 percent more likely than women who reported regular monthly periods to develop heart disease.