Articles categorized as Arrhythmia Irregular Heart Rhythm

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.

We’re Not the Only Ones! Cleveland Clinic Cardiologist Concerned About Generic Metoprolol

Are Popular Pain Relievers Really Killing People? NSAIDs and Atrial Fib!

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.

Amiodarone: Cancer, Thyroid & Other Side Effects

Z-Pak May Scramble Heart Rhythm

Fish Oil Flop for Fibrillation

Antibiotics and Sudden Death?

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

Fish No Protection Against Heart Rhythm Disturbance

Procedure Trumps Drugs for Atrial Fibrillation