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Uninterrupted rivaroxaban vs. uninterrupted vitamin K antagonists for catheter ablation in non-valvular atrial fibrillation
Conclusion In patients undergoing CA for AF, the use of uninterrupted oral rivaroxaban was feasible and event rates were similar to those for uninterrupted VKA therapy. Name of the Trial Registry Clinicaltrials.gov trial registration number is NCT01729871.
Source: European Heart Journal - July 21, 2015 Category: Cardiology Authors: Cappato, R., Marchlinski, F. E., Hohnloser, S. H., Naccarelli, G. V., Xiang, J., Wilber, D. J., Ma, C.-S., Hess, S., Wells, D. S., Juang, G., Vijgen, J., Hugl, B. J., Balasubramaniam, R., De Chillou, C., Davies, D. W., Fields, L. E., Natale, A., on behalf Tags: Atrial fibrillation Source Type: research

Do CHA2DS2VASc and HAS‐BLED scores influence ‘real‐world’ anticoagulation management in atrial fibrillation? 1556 patient registry from the reference cardiology centre
ConclusionsAntithrombotic management in AF is well implemented in Polish conditions, but we show the lack of pattern concerning who is being treated with OAC and ASA when it comes to the risk of stroke and bleeding. Copyright © 2015 John Wiley & Sons, Ltd.
Source: Pharmacoepidemiology and Drug Safety - September 30, 2015 Category: Drugs & Pharmacology Authors: Paulina Lopatowska, Anna Tomaszuk‐Kazberuk, Elzbieta Mlodawska, Hanna Bachorzewska‐Gajewska, Jolanta Malyszko, Slawomir Dobrzycki, Wlodzimierz J. Musial Tags: Original Report Source Type: research

Cardiovascular risk stratification in patients with non-valvular atrial fibrillation: the 2MACE score
Abstract Recent findings suggest that patients with non-valvular atrial fibrillation (AF), in addition to having a high risk for ischemic stroke, are also at risk for myocardial infarction (MI). The aim of the study was to combine factors predicting Major Adverse Cardiovascular Events (MACE) in AF patients, including fatal/nonfatal MI, cardiac revascularization, and cardiovascular death, into a simple risk score. Predictors of MACE were obtained from a prospective observational cohort study, including 1019 AF patients taking vitamin K antagonists from the Atherothrombosis Center, of Sapienza University of Rome. Th...
Source: Internal and Emergency Medicine - October 15, 2015 Category: Emergency Medicine Source Type: research

Dr. Sears Saves Hospital Patient?
Since I started practicing “telemedicine” at my Sears Institute for Anti-Aging Medicine — the response has been just incredible. Telemedicine is the use of medical information exchanged from one site to another via electronic communications to improve a patient’s health status. You can now have private consultations with me or my clinical team from the comfort of your own home — through a live video stream. Tele-patients use tele-health service to receive advice or treatment from another location. I’m delighted for all my new patients that have already registered to become “tele-patients” from acros...
Source: Al Sears, MD Natural Remedies - October 22, 2015 Category: Complementary Medicine Authors: Al Sears Tags: Anti-Aging telemedicine Source Type: news

Better than Aspirin for Your Heart
If you’ve been diagnosed with heart disease, the chances are you’ve been told to take low-dose aspirin every day as a preventative measure against heart attack and stroke. It’s most commonly prescribed for patients with congestive heart failure. This is the inability of your heart to pump as much blood as your body needs. And this is a big worry to me, because there is very little evidence that aspirin helps. In fact, regular use of aspirin — even baby aspirin — can do you more harm than good. Common Aspirin Beliefs The idea is that aspirin thins the blood, making it easier to pump.  It is also s...
Source: Al Sears, MD Natural Remedies - April 1, 2016 Category: Complementary Medicine Authors: Al Sears Tags: Heart Health Source Type: news

The Oversimplification of Cholesterol Testing Can Be Deadly
Early every year, countless Americans embark on a new fitness regime. They go for a physical and maybe for a blood test to measure cholesterol levels. After a clean bill of health, they might train to run a 10K, a marathon or even an Iron man. But what if those tests do not provide a complete picture of your health? What if you are on the verge of a heart attack and have no idea? Before 30, when the human body is at its peak, it can take the strain of being pushed to the limit. As we age, however, cellular changes and the expression of genetic predispositions can dramatically alter our health. Conventional medical tests a...
Source: Healthy Living - The Huffington Post - April 6, 2016 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news

Non-vitamin K antagonist oral anticoagulants (NOACs) for the management of venous thromboembolism
Learning objectives Understand the importance of venous thrombosis in cardiovascular medicine. Appreciate the mode of action of different oral anticoagulants. Recall the uses, risks and benefits of each non-vitamin K antagonist oral anticoagulants. Introduction Thrombosis is the common pathophysiology responsible for ischaemic heart disease, ischaemic stroke and venous thromboembolism (VTE), and a major contributor to the global disease burden.1 This effect is markedly more pronounced by considering the view that cancer is also a thrombotic disease.2 3 Cardiovascular disease (CVD, manifesting as acute coronary syndromes, m...
Source: Heart - June 5, 2016 Category: Cardiology Authors: Blann, A. D., Lip, G. Y. H. Tags: Education in Heart, Drugs: cardiovascular system, Acute coronary syndromes, Venous thromboembolism, Epidemiology Source Type: research

Thymosin β4: Roles in Development, Repair, and Engineering of the Cardiovascular System.
Abstract The burden of cardiovascular disease is a growing worldwide issue that demands attention. While many clinical trials are ongoing to test therapies for treating the heart after myocardial infarction (MI) and heart failure, there are few options doctors able to currently give patients to repair the heart. This eventually leads to decreased ventricular contractility and increased systemic disease, including vascular disorders that could result in stroke. Small peptides such as thymosin β4 (Tβ4) are upregulated in the cardiovascular niche during fetal development and after injuries such as MI, providing inc...
Source: Vitamins and Hormones - July 29, 2016 Category: Endocrinology Authors: Marks ED, Kumar A Tags: Vitam Horm Source Type: research

Dabigatran in real-world atrial fibrillation. Meta-analysis of observational comparison studies with vitamin K antagonists.
Abstract In the RE-LY clinical trial, dabigatran presented a better effectiveness/safety profile when compared to warfarin. However, clinical trials are not very representative of the real-world setting. We aimed to assess the performance of dabigatran in real-world patients with atrial fibrillation (AF) by means of a systematic review and meta-analysis of observational comparison studies with vitamin K antagonists (VKA). We searched PubMed, Embase and Scopus databases until November 2015 and selected studies according to the following criteria: observational study performed with nonvalvular AF patients; reporting...
Source: Thrombosis and Haemostasis - July 27, 2016 Category: Hematology Authors: Carmo J, Moscoso Costa F, Ferreira J, Mendes M Tags: Thromb Haemost Source Type: research

Plant-Based Diets Protect From Heart Disease Better Than Mediterranean Diets
The Mediterranean diet has long been touted for its benefits as an overall balanced way of eating. A study published in the New England Journal of Medicine looked at the Mediterranean diet as it relates to prevention of heart disease, finding that it may be protective against heart attack and stroke. But according to Washington DC based group, the Physicians Committee for Responsible Medicine, a better way to prevent heart disease is to focus on high-fiber, plant-based foods. These include fruits, vegetables, legumes and whole grains. These foods provide safe and healthy sources of omega-3 fats without the risks of toxin...
Source: Healthy Living - The Huffington Post - August 10, 2016 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news

Antiplatelet versus anticoagulation treatment for patients with heart failure in sinus rhythm.
CONCLUSIONS: There is evidence from RCTs to suggest that neither oral anticoagulation with warfarin or platelet inhibition with aspirin is better for mortality in systolic heart failure with sinus rhythm (high quality of the evidence for all-cause mortality and moderate quality of the evidence for non-fatal cardiovascular events and major bleeding events). Treatment with warfarin was associated with a 20% reduction in non-fatal cardiovascular events but a twofold higher risk of major bleeding complications (high quality of the evidence). We saw a similar pattern of results for the warfarin versus clopidogrel comparison (lo...
Source: Cochrane Database of Systematic Reviews - September 14, 2016 Category: Journals (General) Authors: Shantsila E, Lip GY Tags: Cochrane Database Syst Rev Source Type: research

Making Sense of Nutraceuticals in China
The Chinese nutraceutical market is considered the third largest in the world after the US and Japan, or the fourth largest if Europe is counted as a single market.Despite strong fundamentals and high rates of annual growth, though, the Chinese market remains some way from realizing its true potential. Its evolution is muddied by ambiguities around what nutraceuticals actually are and how they should be managed.The result has been polarization between over-zealous regulation of so-called health foods, and a grey market where products have skirted approval procedures through questionable positioning or by exploiting alterna...
Source: EyeForPharma - February 10, 2017 Category: Pharmaceuticals Authors: Marc Yates Source Type: news

Homocysteine and all-cause mortality in hypertensive adults without pre-existing cardiovascular conditions: Effect modification by MTHFR C677T polymorphism
Background: Previous studies support an association between elevated total homocysteine (tHcy) levels and increased all-cause mortality. However, few prospective studies have examined this association in hypertensive patients, and/or tested any effect modification by the methylene tetrahydrofolate reductase (MTHFR) C677T genotype. Methods: This was a post hoc analysis of the China Stroke Primary Prevention Trial. Serum tHcy and folate were measured at baseline. Individual MTHFR C677T genotype (CC, CT, and TT) was determined. Evidence for death included death certificates or home visits. Cumulative hazards of all-cause mor...
Source: Medicine - February 1, 2017 Category: Internal Medicine Tags: Research Article: Clinical Trial/Experimental Study Source Type: research

Important factors affecting the choice of an oral anticoagulant may be missed in database studies
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Source: Journal of Internal Medicine - September 7, 2017 Category: Internal Medicine Authors: Emma Aarnio, Risto Huupponen, Maarit Jaana Korhonen Tags: Letter to the Editor Source Type: research

Effect of High-Dose Oral Multi-Vitamins and Minerals in Participants Not Treated with Statins in the Randomized Trial to Assess Chelation Therapy
Conclusion and Relevance High-dose oral multi-vitamin and multi-mineral supplementation appear to decrease combined cardiac events in a stable, post-MI population not taking statin therapy at baseline. These unexpected findings are being retested in the ongoing TACT2.
Source: American Heart Journal - September 9, 2017 Category: Cardiology Source Type: research