Tag: Atrial Fibrillation
Reduced eGFR, Increased UACR Linked to Incident A-Fib
Step-wise increase in adjusted risk of incident atrial fibrillation across categories of decreasing eGFR
Long Working Hours May Increase Risk of Developing A-Fib
Could help explain previously observed increased risk of stroke among those working long hours
Rivaroxaban OK for Stroke Prevention in Cancer Patients
Safety, efficacy in cancer patients similar to the general population
Advanced Practice Provider Can Safely Perform Cardioversion
Trained and credentialed APP can perform electric cardioversion for atrial fibrillation
Robotic Navigation Noninferior for CVPI in Atrial Fibrillation
Longer procedure times with robotic ablation, but noninferior in terms of success, complications
Better Outcomes for Cardiology Care in Newly Diagnosed A-Fib
Reduction in stroke, death; increase in hospitalization for AF/SVT, MI
VKA Monotherapy Linked to Reduced MI, Stroke Risk in A-Fib
Vitamin K antagonist + acetylsalicylic acid dual therapy associated with increased bleeding risk
Risk Factors Explain Most Heart Failure Risk in Incident A-Fib
Four modifiable factors account for most of the population attributable risk of heart failure in women
Many Taking NOACs for A-Fib May Not Be Getting Right Dose
Study of newer medications finds 16 percent receive too much or too little
Post-Op A-Fib Down With Low-Level Vagus Nerve Stimulation
LLVNS tied to lower rate of POAF, inflammatory cytokine levels in patients undergoing cardiac sx
