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
Category: Stroke Prevention
Blood Thinners (Oral Anticoagulants) For Atrial Fibrillation: Who Should Take Them and Which One To Take
The most serious adverse consequence of having atrial fibrillation is stroke. Since we have safe and effective ways of preventingContinue Reading
Is September Really National Atrial Fibrillation Awareness Month (And Why Does It Matter?)
The skeptical cardiologist received an email from a woman telling him that September is atrial fibrillation awareness month and offeringContinue Reading
AfibAlert Versus AliveCor/Kardia: Which Mobile ECG Device Is Best At Accurately Identifying Atrial Fibrillation?
The skeptical cardiologist has been testing the comparative accuracy of two hand-held mobile ECG devices in his office over the last month.Continue Reading
Do NOT Rely on AF Detect Smartphone App To Diagnose Atrial fibrillation
I’m writing this brief post as a warning to any individuals who have purchased the smartphone app AF Detect (screenContinue Reading
AliveCor Is Now Kardia and It Works Well At Identifying Atrial Fibrillation At Home And In Office
I’ve been using the AliveCor Mobile ECG App/Device to record my patients’ heart rhythm in my office for about 6Continue Reading
AliveCor Smartphone App Detects Atrial fibrillation: Potential for Stroke Prevention
Atrial fibrillation (AF) is a common abnormal rhythm of the heart which causes 1 in 4 strokes. Those afflicted withContinue Reading
