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What Can You Do If Ibuprofen Triggers Atrial Fibrillation?

People in pain should be told that ibuprofen triggers atrial fibrillation, as do other NSAIDs. Home remedies may be safer for relieving pain.

Terry Graedon - September 29, 2022

Study Shows No Need to Shun Coffee to Keep Heart Rhythm Regular

Joe Graedon - August 28, 2022

Amiodarone Side Effects Can Be Life Threatening

Terry Graedon - September 2, 2021

Getting Systolic Blood Pressure Under 130 Makes a Difference

Joe Graedon - June 1, 2020

Does Your Medicine Mess With Your Heart Rhythm?

Joe Graedon - October 3, 2019

Fish Oil for the Heart? Is It Good After All?

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Joe Graedon - May 23, 2019

Did The FDA Bury Details About Defective Medical Devices?

Many patients are unaware of the terrible problems associated with defective medical devices. That's in part because data about faulty devices was hidden.

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Joe Graedon - September 5, 2018

The Dangers of Diclofenac and Other NSAID Pain Relievers

A Danish study reviews the dangers of diclofenac and finds that it can harm the heart and digestive tract. Are topical NSAIDs like Voltaren Gel any safer?

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Terry Graedon - April 19, 2018

Will Nuts Protect You from Afib?

People who munch a serving of nuts at least three times a week are less likely to develop atrial fibrillation. Could nuts protect you from Afib?

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Joe Graedon - January 1, 2018

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!

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Joe Graedon - September 26, 2016

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.

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Joe Graedon - January 29, 2015

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.

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Joe Graedon - June 25, 2014

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

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Terry Graedon - April 10, 2014

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

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Joe Graedon - May 30, 2013

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.

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Joe Graedon - April 11, 2013

Amiodarone: Cancer, Thyroid & Other Side Effects

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Terry Graedon - March 14, 2013

Z-Pak May Scramble Heart Rhythm

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Joe Graedon - January 3, 2013

Fish Oil Flop for Fibrillation

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Terry Graedon - May 18, 2012

Antibiotics and Sudden Death?

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Terry Graedon - August 29, 2011

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

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Terry Graedon - March 3, 2010

Fish No Protection Against Heart Rhythm Disturbance

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Terry Graedon - January 28, 2010

Procedure Trumps Drugs for Atrial Fibrillation

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Joe Graedon - April 21, 2009

How Safe Is Tonic Water?