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Yahoo
3 days ago
- Health
- Yahoo
Dolores Catania Gives Health Update After Heart Surgery
Real Housewives of New Jersey star is on the mend after a recent heart procedure—and she's using the experience to urge others to take their health seriously. The Traitors alum first told fans in May that she had been diagnosed with atrial fibrillation, or AFib, a condition that causes a rapid, irregular heartbeat. The diagnosis led to a cardiac ablation surgery to correct the issue. Dolores Catania has advice for fans In a June 20 Instagram post, Dolores, 54, walked viewers through her journey from diagnosis to recovery. She even brought in her cardiologist, Dr. Robert Altman, to help spread awareness about heart health. Dolores shared that her symptoms started about six months ago. 'I was driving when I suddenly felt a sharp pain in my chest that radiated down my arm,' she said. 'As women, we tend to ignore aches and pains, brushing them off as part of everyday life—but this felt different.' She admitted that after that moment, the symptoms worsened. 'I started experiencing frequent flutters in my chest, sometimes waking me up at night,' she said. 'Eventually, I got scared enough to call my cardiologist.' He had her wear a heart monitor. 'Within hours, he called to tell me I had AFib,' Dolores explained. She was then referred to an electrophysiologist who confirmed the diagnosis. Luckily, Dolores was already familiar with the ablation procedure. Her boyfriend, Paul Connell, had undergone it for Wolff-Parkinson-White syndrome, another heart condition. Now, Dolores is encouraging fans to pay attention to warning signs. 'I'm sharing this because I want you to listen to your body,' she said. 'DON'T IGNORE THIS. AFib increases your risk of stroke or heart attack.' She added, 'I'm not 6 weeks out and back to myself! I'll be off all medication soon, and I haven't had any episodes since the procedure.' In the meantime, Dolores is also dealing with other health struggles. Earlier this month, she opened up about weight gain while taking Mounjaro. 'I'm having a really hard time right now. My Mounjaro stopped working, I gained 20 pounds,' she said during a SiriusXM interview. Through it all, Dolores remains focused on feeling better and living fully. 'Take care of yourself – you deserve it,' she reminded fans. With the surgery behind her, Dolores is hopeful for what's next. That includes a rumored potential appearance on The Real Housewives of Rhode Island. As for whether The Real Housewives of New Jersey will ever return? Unfortunately, it seems to still be up in the air. The Real Housewives of New Jersey streams on Peacock and Hayu in the UK and Ireland. The Real Housewives of Rhode Island will likely premiere later this year. TELL US – WHAT ARE YOUR THOUGHTS ON DOLORES' EXPERIENCE WITH ATRIAL FIBRILLATION AND CARDIAC ABLATION SURGERY? The post Dolores Catania Gives Health Update After Heart Surgery appeared first on Reality Tea. Solve the daily Crossword
Yahoo
3 days ago
- Health
- Yahoo
RHONJ's Dolores Catania Gives Weight Loss Drug Warning
Several months ago, the star underwent a heart procedure. During this timeframe, Dolo had to hit the pause button with Mounjaro, her weight loss medication. Despite the pounds gained during this period, she regrets nothing. But, speaking of the side effects that this medication brought back into her life, alongside her recent surgery, Dolores does have a warning and a suggestion to make. RHONJ star Dolores Catania shares weight loss and health update On her heart procedure, Dolores 'had a condition called AFib, where I was feeling my heart beat out of my chest,' she explained to E! News. She then urged her fans to take their health seriously, warning, 'If you ever feel a flutter in your chest, you need to get that checked. That's not something to ignore.' Dolores understands that this symptom often mirrors anxiety. However, she continued to press that anyone feeling this symptom must 'go to a cardiologist and get a checkup.' Way to use your platform for good, Dolores! However, while preparing for her procedure, Dolores had to stop taking Mounjaro. She gained 'probably 15 pounds in over a month.' But, 'Now that I'm back on, I'm healthy and I feel much better,' Dolores explained, noting that she is now 'down 10' pounds. Following her procedure, Dolores resumed taking Mounjaro, but feelings of nausea hit her almost immediately. Thankfully, Doloroes found a way to help her deal with this pesky little side effect. She now takes Advanced Herbals, a ginger chewable made by Dramamine, which makes her nausea side effects quickly fade away. Also, never let anyone make you feel bad about taking a weight management pill, Dolores added. 'Don't not do it because you're afraid of what somebody else thinks,' she stressed. The Real Housewives of New Jersey is available to stream on Peacock and Hayu in the UK and Ireland. TELL US – ARE YOU GLAD DOLORES IS ISSUING A WARNING TO HER FANS TO GET CHECKED OUT ASAP WHEN THEIR HEALTH IS ON THE LINE? The post RHONJ's Dolores Catania Gives Weight Loss Drug Warning appeared first on Reality Tea. Solve the daily Crossword
Health Line
4 days ago
- Health
- Health Line
Types of Atrial Fibrillation: What You Need to Know
Key takeaways AFib is classified into four types based on how long the irregular heartbeat lasts: paroxysmal, persistent, long-standing persistent, and permanent. Paroxysmal AFib comes and goes on its own, while persistent AFib lasts longer and may require medical intervention. Long-standing persistent AFib lasts for at least a year, and permanent AFib is continuous. Treatment options vary depending on the type of AFib, but the goals are to restore normal heart rhythm, manage heart rate, and prevent blood clots. Overview Atrial fibrillation (AFib) is a type of arrhythmia, or irregular heartbeat. It causes the upper and lower chambers of your heart to beat out of sync, fast, and erratically. AFib used to be classified as either chronic or acute. But in 2014, new guidelines from the American College of Cardiology and American Heart Association changed the classification of atrial fibrillation from two types to four: paroxysmal AFib persistent AFib long-standing persistent AFib permanent AFib You can start with one type of AFib that eventually becomes another type as the condition progresses. Keep reading to learn more about each type. 1. Paroxysmal atrial fibrillation Paroxysmal AFib comes and goes. It begins and ends spontaneously. The irregular heartbeat may last anywhere from several seconds to a week. However, most episodes of paroxysmal AFib resolve themselves within 24 hours. Paroxysmal AFib may be asymptomatic, which means that you experience no apparent symptoms. The first line of treatment for asymptomatic paroxysmal AFib may be lifestyle changes, such as reducing daily caffeine consumption and reducing stress, in addition to medications as preventative measures. 2. Persistent atrial fibrillation Persistent AFib also begins spontaneously. It lasts at least seven days and may or may not end on its own. Medical intervention such as cardioversion, in which your doctor shocks your heart into rhythm, may be needed to stop an acute, persistent AFib episode. Lifestyle changes and medications may be used as preventive measures. 3. Long-standing persistent atrial fibrillation Long-standing persistent AFib lasts at least a year without interruption. It's often associated with structural heart damage. This type of AFib can be the most challenging to treat. Medications to maintain a normal heart rate or rhythm are often ineffective. More invasive treatments may be needed. These can include: electrical cardioversion catheter ablation pacemaker implantation 4. Permanent atrial fibrillation Long-standing persistent AFib can become permanent when treatment doesn't restore normal heart rate or rhythm. As a result, you and your doctor make a decision to stop further treatment efforts. This means your heart is in a state of AFib all the time. According to research, this type of AFib may result in more severe symptoms, lower quality of life, and an increased risk of a major cardiac event.
Yahoo
08-07-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
Kardium pulls in an additional $250M to advance PFA tech
This story was originally published on MedTech Dive. To receive daily news and insights, subscribe to our free daily MedTech Dive newsletter. Kardium, a Canada-based company developing a pulsed field ablation treatment for atrial fibrillation, said it raised another $250 million to support the launch of its Globe system. The financing follows a $104 million funding round in June 2024 that enabled Kardium to complete its pivotal trial for the device. The new funds will allow the medical device maker to expand its manufacturing facilities and production capacity and establish a clinical support and commercial team as it prepares to launch the system later this year. Kardium is preparing to enter an emerging PFA field that has seen physicians switch to the new technology en masse. Driving the rapid adoption is a reduced risk of injury with PFA compared to traditional cardiac ablation methods for treating AFib, an abnormal heart rhythm that can lead to stroke. PFA has been shown to reduce the risk of damage to nearby structures such as the esophagus or phrenic nerve during the ablation procedure. Kardium said one-year results from its Pulsar clinical trial, presented at the Heart Rhythm Society meeting in April, showed a 78% 12-month effectiveness rate in patients with intermittent AFib and no device-related primary safety events. The new funding will also enable Kardium to pursue regulatory approvals for the Globe system and run further clinical research for additional applications for the technology, the company said. Kardium will be entering a market where Boston Scientific and Medtronic are enjoying strong demand for their PFA devices. Johnson & Johnson has also joined the race, and Abbott anticipates approval for a PFA system next year. Kardium's investors include Janus Henderson Investors, Qatar Investment Authority, MMCAP, Piper Heartland Healthcare Capital, Eventide Asset Management and Eckuity Capital. Existing investors that participated in the new round include funds and accounts advised by T. Rowe Price and Durable Capital Partners. The financing also includes an equity investment from a strategic investor. Recommended Reading Boston Scientific is 'very bullish' on 2025 despite $200M tariff hit
GSM Arena
08-07-2025
- Health
- GSM Arena
The Ultrahuman Ring Air is 15% off for Prime Day, but we can get you an extra 10% off
Makers are slashing their prices for Amazon's Prime Day, but Ultrahuman is going the extra mile by offering an additional discount for our readers. Here's the offer – the Ultrahuman Ring Air is 15% off for Prime Day, but you can apply our code AMCGSM10 to get an extra 10% off (note: the two discounts can be stacked). Use our link below to get the discount and don't forget to apply the code! We reviewed the Ring Air last year and since then Ultrahuman has added several new features: advanced sleep tracking, a circadian alignment feature, a stress rhythm score and menstrual cycle tracking. These are available for free without a subscription – all your data lives in the app. Ultrahuman Ring Air There is one feature that does need a subscription, the AFib detection. That costs $48/€49 for a year or $78/€79 for two years. PS. You should order the sizing kit to make sure you get the best-fitting size of ring. The kit costs just $1/€1. We may get a commission from qualifying sales.
