Enlightened Medical Management of Atrial Fibrillation: Part I. Amiodarone, Kardia And Cardioversions
The skeptical cardiologist is a firm believer in the benefit of maintaining normal rhythm in most patients who develop atrialContinue Reading
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A Guide To Using Apple Watch and Kardia ECG devices-What They Can and Can’t Do
Many patients (and perhaps physicians) are confused as to how best to utilize personal ECG devices. I received this questionContinue Reading
Can The Apple Watch Or Kardia ECG Monitor Detect Heart Attacks?
The skeptical cardiologist recently received this email from a reader: With the new Apple Watch that’s out now, people haveContinue Reading
Apple Heart Study: Despite The Ballyhoo, No Benefits Demonstrated, Harms Not Measured
The results of the Apple Heart Study, were presented this morning at the American College of Cardiology Scientific Sessions amidContinue Reading
Apple Watch Fails To Notify Patient Of 3 Hour Episode Of Rapid Atrial Fibrillation
Apple claims that its Apple Watch can detect atrial fibrillation (AF) and appropriately notify the wearer when it suspects AF.Continue Reading
Putting The Apple Watch 4 ECG To The Test In Atrial Fibrillation: An Informal Comparison To Kardia
My first patient this morning, a delightful tech-savvy septagenarian with persistent atrial fibrillation told me she had been monitoring herContinue Reading
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Has REDUCE-IT Resurrected Fish OIl Supplements (And Saved Amarin)?
The answers are no and yes. There is still no reason to take over the counter fish oil supplements. InContinue Reading
