Daily Archives: March 13, 2024

AF Antiarrhythmic Drug Therapy Linked to Syncope and Pacemaker Implantation

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A Korean population-based study suggests an association between antiarrhythmic drugs (AADs) and risk of pacemaker implantation or syncope in patients of new-onset atrial fibrillation (AF). A total of 770,977 new-onset AF cases were identified from 2013 to 2019 and 142,141 patients were prescribed AADs within 1 year of AF diagnosis. […]

Effect of Calcium and Vitamin D Supplements on Mortality

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The post hoc analysis of postintervention follow-up of calcium and vitamin D (CaD) supplements suggested reduced cancer mortality and increased cardiovascular disease (CVD) mortality. The multicenter trial across the US included 36 282 postmenopausal women randomized 1:1 to 1000 mg of calcium carbonate (400 mg of elemental calcium) with 400 IU […]