Droperidol was a first-line, highly effective agent for the treatment of PONV for over 30 years. It has the most postmarketing surveillance data of any of the currently used antiemetic agents. Yet ...

FDA released a written report of 277 cases of adverse effects associated with droperidol. Of these, 135 occurred outside of the United States, 82 of which resulted in death. For the reports of ...

People reporting cold drinks or foods as triggers for their atrial fibrillation (Afib) were invited to a survey. Approximately half the cohort reported reducing their Afib episodes by avoiding ...

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Mike Greenberg recalls how a 2023 procedure to get his AFib under control helped "transform" his life after years of dealing with the issue.

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Atrial fibrillation is a cardiac arrhythmia in which the upper chambers of the heart the atria beat irregularly and, often, rapidly. The condition occurs as a consequence of uncoordinated ...

Medicare covers treatment and medication for atrial fibrillation only if a doctor deems them medically necessary. Learn more here.

In a new survey of people with afib, most said they have ‘cold drink heart,’ meaning cold drinks sometimes lead to irregular or rapid heart rhythms.