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Atrial fibrillation – also known as auricular fibrillation, and usually abbreviated as AF - is one of the most commonly encountered heart rhythm disorders. But how do you know whether you have this heart rhythm disorder? What are the symptoms?…
Are you having palpitations? For starters: you are not alone. Palpitations are very widespread. They are one of the main reasons why patients go to see their GP, cardiologist or end up at Accident & Emergency.1 But these medical checks…
Retired nurse Anne-Marie (76) was diagnosed with atrial fibrillation back in 2003. After undergoing an ablation last year, Anne-Marie is now monitoring her arrhythmia using FibriCheck. Here's her story. Anne-Marie: "The first time I started having heart palpitations was in…
It affects all of us to some degree or another. The seasonal clock change takes some getting used to. The fact of the matter is that this one-hour difference in our daily rhythm affects our body clock. According to scientific…
In parts 1 and 2 of this series, we delved deeper into alcohol consumption. It’s a fact that, because we enjoy life, we are masters of alcohol. It’s a fact that an occasional glass can have a positive impact on…
Alcohol has been part of Western culture for centuries. And because we enjoy life, we like to keep up that tradition. After all, isn’t a daily glass of alcohol healthy for your heart? Or is any glass one too many?…
‘Cheers!’ ‘Salud!’ We like to raise a glass when we’re having a good time. A barbecue with friends and family, a sunny beer garden, a cosy night in on the sofa... A glass of something is all part of that,…
Exercising is healthy. It protects your body against a wide range of conditions. But could exercise in some cases actually put a strain on your heart? Or worse, cause an arrhythmia? In the case of endurance sports, the answer is…
Exercise is a great way of lowering your risk of cardiovascular disease. Especially moderate exercise such as walking or biking can be beneficial for the entire body, especially for the heart and blood vessels. Studies even suggest that inactive people…
“I first learned about FibriCheck from a newspaper article. Although I had never really worried about my heart, I found the idea of monitoring your heart rhythm using an app fascinating. I was keen to try it out. “The result…