Severe liver fibrosis in people with fatty liver raises atrial fibrillation risk 6.8-fold
Fatty liver disease occurs when an abnormally large amount of fat accumulates in liver cells. Lean fatty liver disease can develop even in people...
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Extreme Heat Heightens Arrhythmia Risk: Palpitations and Fainting Serve as Crucial Warning Signs
As nationwide heat waves send daily temperatures topping 40 degrees Celsius, emergency rooms are treating a surge in heatstroke and dehydration...
Korea University Anam Hospital Logs 8,000 Atrial Fibrillation Procedures, a First in South Korea
Korea University Anam Hospital has achieved a cumulative total of 8,000 atrial fibrillation procedures—a nationwide...
Height and Health: Does Being Taller Increase Disease Risk for East Asians?
While many parents hope their children grow to be taller than average, new research suggests that significant height...
Daewoong Pharmaceutical: Early Arrhythmia Detection Through Wearable ‘MobiCare’ Device
A woman in her late 60s who experienced persistent chest pain while walking uphill recently discovered a hidden heart...
Stopping Beta-Blockers After Heart Attack Safe for Stable Patients, Korea-France Study Finds
One medication many patients take long-term following a heart attack is a beta-blocker.
Courier-Delivered ‘Baekok Shots’ Were Actually Intended for Neurological Disorders
Some consumers have been purchasing prescription-only injectable drugs online without a doctor’s oversight.
Losing Weight Despite a Big Appetite? Blame Your Thyroid, Not the Summer Heat
On scorching summer days, it is easy to blame the weather when you sweat excessively, feel drained, or lie awake at...
From Retinal Scans to Brain Imaging: South Korea Backs Six Medical AI Tools for Fast-Track Hospital Adoption
Medical AI tools designed to assess cardiovascular risk from retinal images and analyze brain scans for stroke severity...
"Can I Get TAVI, Too?": 11 Key Questions to Ask Before an Aortic Valve Procedure
Many patients with severe aortic valve stenosis delay treatment out of fear of open-heart surgery.