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Carotid Atherosclerosis and Stroke in Atrial Fibrillation: The Atherosclerosis Risk in Communities Study Brief Reports
Conclusions— Increased cIMT and presence of carotid plaque are associated with increased risk of ischemic stroke in individuals with AF. Furthermore, they may improve risk prediction of stroke, over and above the CHA2DS2-VASc score.
Source: Stroke - May 22, 2016 Category: Neurology Authors: Bekwelem, W., Jensen, P. N., Norby, F. L., Soliman, E. Z., Agarwal, S. K., Lip, G. Y. H., Pan, W., Folsom, A. R., Longstreth, W. T., Alonso, A., Heckbert, S. R., Chen, L. Y. Tags: Atrial Fibrillation, Risk Factors, Ischemic Stroke, Atherosclerosis Brief Reports Source Type: research

Screening for Asymptomatic Atrial Fibrillation While Monitoring the Blood Pressure at Home: Trial of Regular Versus Irregular Pulse for Prevention of Stroke (TRIPPS 2.0)
In conclusion, home screening for asymptomatic AF while taking BP measurements can be performed accurately. This can be used to detect new AF, allowing treatment with anticoagulation to reduce the future risk for stroke.
Source: The American Journal of Cardiology - March 18, 2013 Category: Cardiology Authors: Joseph Wiesel, Saji Abraham, Frank C. Messineo Tags: Arrhythmias and Conduction Disturbances Source Type: research

Simultaneous onset of myocardial infarction and ischemic stroke in a patient with atrial fibrillation: Multiple territory injury revealed on angiography and magnetic resonance
An 84-year-old man with a history of hypertension and paroxysmal atrial fibrillation (AF) who received no anticoagulant drugs experienced acute chest pain and transient loss of consciousness. He was transferred to our emergency room. His initial electrocardiogram showed sinus rhythm with ST-segment elevation in the I, aVL, and V1–V6 leads. His blood pressure was 158/92mmHg and his pulse was regular at 70beats per minute. A chest radiograph showed increased heart size and pulmonary vascular congestion. His troponin T level was elevated (more than 0.1ng/mL). He was diagnosed with ST-elevation myocardial infarction (MI) and...
Source: International Journal of Cardiology - February 4, 2014 Category: Cardiology Authors: Osamu Hashimoto, Kozo Sato, Yohei Numasawa, Joji Hosokawa, Masahiro Endo Tags: Online Letters to the Editor Source Type: research

Update on the management of atrial fibrillation.
Abstract Atrial fibrillation (AF) is a common arrhythmia, with a prevalence that increases markedly with increasing age. Presence of AF has implications for management of future stroke risk. If the patient's pulse is irregular, an electrocardiogram should be ordered. Key management decisions are whether to adopt a rhythm control or a rate control strategy and whether to initiate anticoagulation. The primary aim of a rhythm control strategy is improved symptom control. AF ablation may be considered in younger patients (aged < 65 years) with paroxysmal or early persistent AF. AF increases the risk of stroke, an...
Source: Med J Aust - November 4, 2013 Category: Journals (General) Authors: Amerena JV, Walters TE, Mirzaee S, Kalman JM Tags: Med J Aust Source Type: research

Predictors of Anticoagulant Treatment in Patients With Nonvalvular Atrial Fibrillation: Results From Atrial Fibrillation in Turkey: Epidemiologic Registry
In this study, we demonstrated that stroke history, persistent/permanent AF, hypertension, DM, and left atrial diameter were positive predictors, whereas advanced age and heart failure were negative predictors of oral anticoagulant use in patients with nonvalvular AF.
Source: Clinical and Applied Thrombosis/Hemostasis - February 2, 2015 Category: Hematology Authors: Kaya, H., Ertaş, F., Koroğlu, B., Vatan, B., Cağlıyan, C. E., Gedik, S., Yeter, E., Aydin, M., Akil, M. A., Soydinc, M. S., Ozhan, H., Ulgen, M. S., for the AFTER Investigators Tags: Original Articles Source Type: research

Prevalence of atrial fibrillation in an urban population in India: the Nagpur pilot study
Conclusions The prevalence of AF was low compared with other regions of the world and stroke prophylaxis was underused. A larger study is needed to confirm these findings. This study demonstrates that larger evaluations would be feasible using the community-based techniques employed here.
Source: Heart Asia - April 17, 2016 Category: Cardiology Authors: Saggu, D. K., Sundar, G., Nair, S. G., Bhargava, V. C., Lalukota, K., Chennapragada, S., Narasimhan, C., Chugh, S. S. Tags: Original research Source Type: research

Imaging the aortic arch to improve diagnostic and prognostic accuracy in transient ischemic attack patients
This study raises a final relevant question: since the prognosis of TIA patients worsens in proportion to the severity of AAA, what therapeutic options are available for these patients? The clinical guidelines recommend risk factor modification and therapy with statins (Class IIa, level of evidence C), an approach consistent with treatment of any patient affected by atherosclerosis. Treatment with coumadin or anti-platelet agents can be considered in patients with AAA >4 mm, i.e. severe AAA, but it remains very controversial because of a potential risk of thrombo-embolism (Class IIb, level of evidence C) . Finally, surgi...
Source: Atherosclerosis - November 25, 2013 Category: Cardiology Authors: Paolo Raggi Tags: Invited Commentaries Source Type: research

Epidemiology of atrial fibrillation in Turkey: preliminary results of the multicenter AFTER study.
Conclusion: These results demonstrate the necessity for improved quality of physician care of patients with AF, especially with regards to antithrombotic therapy. PMID: 23666295 [PubMed - in process]
Source: Turk Kardiyoloji Dernegi arsivi - March 1, 2013 Category: Cardiology Authors: Ertaş F, Kaya H, Kaya Z, Bulur S, Köse N, Gül M, Kahya Eren N, Cağlıyan CE, Köroğlu B, Vatan B, Acar G, Yüksel M, Bilik MZ, Gedik S, Simşek Z, Akıl MA, Yılmaz R, Oylumlu M, Arıbaş A, Yıldız A, Aydın M, Yeter E, Kanadaşı M, Ergene O, Ozha Tags: Turk Kardiyol Dern Ars Source Type: research