100 F temps may be linked to irregular heartbeat in those with implanted defibrillators
November 11, 2024
November 11, 2024
DALLAS, Texas, Nov. 11 [Category: Health Care] -- The American Heart Association issued the following news release:
Research Highlights:
Severe temperature spikes may double or triple the risk of irregular heart rhythm in people with implanted defibrillators.
An analysis of health data for more than 2,000 people with implantable cardioverter defibrillators (ICDs) found that temperatures reaching 100degF (38degC) were more likely to lead to atrial fibrillati . . .
Research Highlights:
Severe temperature spikes may double or triple the risk of irregular heart rhythm in people with implanted defibrillators.
An analysis of health data for more than 2,000 people with implantable cardioverter defibrillators (ICDs) found that temperatures reaching 100degF (38degC) were more likely to lead to atrial fibrillati . . .