https://www.um.edu.mt/library/oar/handle/123456789/34339 2026-04-27T04:34:19Z https://www.um.edu.mt/library/oar/handle/123456789/12573 Title: Atrial fibrillation : a common arrhythmia with possible dire consequences Authors: Xuereb, Robert G. Abstract: The diagnosis of atrial fibrillation (AF) is clinched on the electrocardiogram with the finding of fine baseline oscillations, absent P waves and irregular ventricular rhythm.1 It is the most common type of arrhythmia requiring medical care, with a prevalence of 1-2%.2 More than half of AF episodes are detected by continuous ambulatory ECG monitoring. Although uncommon in the younger age groups, less than 0.5% in 40-50 year olds, it affects 5-15% of the population by the age of 80 years. 2010-01-01T00:00:00Z https://www.um.edu.mt/library/oar/handle/123456789/12572 Title: A Maltese neurosurgeon in London Authors: Azzopardi, Marika Abstract: There is nothing positive about a tragedy, or so it may seem. But a tragedy ignited a young boy's desire to emulate his father and become a neurosurgeon. This is the story of Ludvvic Zrinzo. Mr Ludvic Zrinzo was interviewed by Marika Azzopardi when he was in Malta to give a talk on 'Surgical Neuromodulation - Helping patients, advancing knowledge' at the 7th Malta Medical Conference held in November 2009 2010-01-01T00:00:00Z https://www.um.edu.mt/library/oar/handle/123456789/12557 Title: An English-Maltese dictionary of medical and pharmaceutical terms Authors: Spiteri, Miran; Serracino-Inglott, Anthony; Zarb Adami, Maurice; Azzopardi, Lilian M. Abstract: An English-Maltese dictionary of medical and pharmaceutical terms is being made available for all those who need a quick reference to assist them in translating medical and pharmaceutical documents. This task is undertaken by pharmacy students (carried out under the supervision of academics) during the course of Pharmacy at the University of Malta 2010-01-01T00:00:00Z https://www.um.edu.mt/library/oar/handle/123456789/12512 Title: Healing & disease reversal : part IV Authors: Cilia Vincenti, Albert Abstract: This series explores Dean Ornish's 30-year research experience into healing and disease reversal by dietary and lifestyle changes. He is a California University Professor of Medicine in San Francisco. This instalment begins to explain why his programme works, whilst others prove to be unsustainable. 2010-01-01T00:00:00Z