The People's Perspective on Medicine
Study Shows No Need to Shun Coffee to Keep Heart Rhythm Regular
Doctors often tell patients to avoid caffeinated coffee to keep their heart rhythm regular. Studies suggest there's no need to worry.
Beware Amiodarone Side Effects and Interactions
Amiodarone is FDA-approved for extremely hard-to-treat heart rhythm disturbances. Amiodarone side effects are scary. This drug requires cautious management!
Amiodarone Side Effects Can Be Life Threatening
Amiodarone side effects can be lethal. That is why it is imperative that this drug be monitored carefully. Lung toxicity can be irreversible!
Prescription for Licorice Pills Was Almost Lethal
We love licorice. High-quality natural licorice candy is wonderful. But too much licorice, whether as candy or in pills, can be dangerous in not deadly.
Smart Phone Diagnosed Heart Rhythm Change
A patient using AliveCor with his smart phone permitted his doctor to diagnose and treat a dangerous heart rhythm abnormality.
Could Your Pain Killer Be Killing You?
An NSAID pain killer such as celecoxib, diclofenac or ibuprofen could put you at risk for heart failure, stroke or a heart attack.
Painkiller Warning Presents Dilemma
Nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) can cause irregular heart rhythms such as atrial fibrillation. Other drugs also have side effects. Nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) can cause