Atrial fibrillation - a disorder of lifestyle

This week: New and compelling evidence shows that atrial fibrillation is not only associated with, but is also caused by, being overweight and sedentary - and it can often be successfully treated by aggressive changes in lifestyle. Also - Entresto: a new drug for heart failure.

Someone forward you this email? No Sweat! Sign up here to get your own If you're having trouble viewing this email, click here Follow Us Atrial fibrillation - a disorder of lifestyle This week: New and compelling evidence shows that atrial fibrillation is not only associated with, but is also caused by, being overweight and sedentary - and it can often be successfully treated by aggressive changes in lifestyle. Also - Entresto: a new drug for heart failure. Richard N. Fogoros, M.D. Heart Disease Expert Atrial fibrillation - a disorder of lifestyle In many cases atrial fibrillation is caused by being overweight and sedentary, and can be treated with lifestyle changes. READ NOW Some caution is in order with Entresto for heart failure Entresto, a new drug for heart failure, employs neprilysin inhibition for the first time in treating this disease. Might there be unexpected problems? READ NOW Entresto - a new treatment for heart failure Entresto is a new kind of drug developed for the treatment of heart failure, and whose results in a large clinical trial look extremely promising. READ NOW What Is Diastolic Dysfunction and Diastolic Heart Failure? Diastolic dysfunction and diastolic heart failure occur when the heart's ventricles become too stiff, leading to impaired filling of the ventricles. READ NOW Secret Cardiology on Facebook Here is a Facebook page featuring issues related to your heart, that your cardiologist would rather not talk about.   READ NOW Featured Articles • Your 7 Step Plan for Preventing Gallstones • 14 Healthy and Delicious Ways To Serve Pears • Nutrition Needs That Change During Menopause • Why You Must Take a Nature Walk for Your Brain and Mood • How to Get the Most From a 15-Minute Walking Workout • Paying for Care-Data Can Help You Make Better Decisions • What Infertility, Trauma, and Cancer Survivors Have in Common • 7 Strategies to Prevent Blisters Advertisement About Heart Disease  |  Follow Us You are receiving this newsletter because you subscribed to the Heart Disease newsletter. If you wish to unsubscribe, please click here 1500 Broadway, 6th Floor, New York, NY, 10036 © 2015 About.com - All rights reserved. Privacy Policy.