Unit 109, 119 Apollo Drive, Albany, Auckland

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Alcohol consumption risk thresholds

August 6, 2018 Andrew To

Despite apparent “benefit” for heart attacks, increasing levels of alcohol consumption increase the risk of all-cause mortality and of cancers specifically, meaning that the level of consumption that minimises health loss is probably zero. At most, 100g per week is the absolute maximum before which risk increases significantly.

Atrial fibrillation – is there a role for lifestyle modification?

February 9, 2018 Andrew To

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55M presented with first episode of paroxysmal atrial fibrillation proven on resting ECG in the GP practice. Echocardiogram showed structurally normal heart. The cardiologist decided to manage conservatively without starting anti-arrhythmics right now. Which of the following risk factor management should be part of his AF treatment and prevention?