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Comparison of the CHA2DS2-VASc, CHADS2, HAS-BLED, ORBIT, and ATRIA Risk Scores in Predicting Non –Vitamin K Antagonist Oral Anticoagulants-Associated Bleeding in Patients With Atrial Fibrillation
The increasing adoption of non –vitamin K antagonist oral anticoagulants (NOACs) for stroke prevention in atrial fibrillation (AF) necessitates a reassessment of bleeding risk scores. Because known risk factors for bleeding are largely the same as for stroke, we hypothesize that stroke risk scores could also be used to identify patients with high bleeding risks. We aimed to compare the performance of 2 stroke risk scores (Congestive Heart failure, hypertension, Age ≥75 [doubled], Diabetes, Stroke [doubled], Vascular disease, Age 65–74, and Sex [female] [CHA2DS2-VASc] and Cardiac failure, Hypertension, Age, Diabetes, ...
Source: The American Journal of Cardiology - July 31, 2017 Category: Cardiology Authors: Xiaoxi Yao, Bernard J. Gersh, Lindsey R. Sangaralingham, David M. Kent, Nilay D. Shah, Neena S. Abraham, Peter A. Noseworthy Source Type: research
Long working hours as a risk factor for atrial fibrillation: a multi-cohort study
ConclusionIndividuals who worked long hours were more likely to develop atrial fibrillation than those working standard hours.
Source: European Heart Journal - July 13, 2017 Category: Cardiology Source Type: research
Shifting to a non-vitamin K antagonist oral anticoagulation agent from vitamin K antagonist in atrial fibrillation
ConclusionIn a contemporary setting among VKA-experienced NVAF patients; VKA is still prevalent although about 30% by December 2015 had shifted to a NOAC.
Source: Europace - June 28, 2017 Category: Cardiology Source Type: research
Cardiovascular effects of alcohol consumption
Alcohol consumption has a major but complex impact on cardiovascular diseases. Both irregular and chronic heavy drinking occasions detrimentally impact on most major cardiovascular disease categories, whereas light to moderate drinking has been associated with beneficial effects on ischemic heart disease and ischemic stroke. Both detrimental and beneficial effects of alcohol consumption have been corroborated by biochemical pathways. The impact of alcohol consumption on cardiovascular disease should be evaluated within the context of other effects of alcohol on health.
Source: Trends in Cardiovascular Medicine - June 9, 2017 Category: Cardiology Authors: J. Rehm, M. Roerecke Source Type: research
Body mass index is inversely associated with arterial stiffness in Chinese adults with primary hypertension: results from the China Stroke Primary Prevention Trial (CSPPT).
CONCLUSION: Increased BMI is a positive factor against the development of arterial stiffness in Chinese rural-dwelling adults with primary hypertension undergoing antihypertension treatments, after adjusting for confounding factors.
PMID: 28534657 [PubMed - as supplied by publisher]
Source: Clinical and Experimental Hypertension - May 23, 2017 Category: Cardiology Authors: Momin M, Li JP, Zhang Y, Fan FF, Xu XP, Xu X, Wang BY, Yang WB, Xie LL, Huo Y Tags: Clin Exp Hypertens Source Type: research
Longitudinal Study of Hypertensive Subjects With Type 2 Diabetes MellitusNovelty and Significance Epidemiology/Population
Despite adequate glycemic and blood pressure control, treated type 2 diabetic hypertensive subjects have a significantly elevated overall/cardiovascular risk. We studied 244 816 normotensive and 99 720 hypertensive subjects (including 7480 type 2 diabetics) attending medical checkups between 1992 and 2011. We sought to identify significant differences in overall/cardiovascular risk between hypertension with and without diabetes mellitus. Mean follow-up was 12.7 years; 14 050 all-cause deaths were reported. From normotensive to hypertensive populations, a significant progression in overall/cardiovascular mortality was...
Source: Hypertension - May 10, 2017 Category: Cardiology Authors: Michel E. Safar, Jean–Barthelemy Gnakamene, Sola Aoun Bahous, Alexandra Yannoutsos, Frederique Thomas Tags: Clinical Studies, Hypertension Original Articles Source Type: research
Abstract 226: Strokes Worse in Women at 24 hours but Severity Reduced in Younger Women With Hormone Therapy Session Title: Poster Session II
Conclusion: Women in this study had more severe 24 hour AIS outcomes than men but this improved with HRT use in women younger than 80 years. This cannot be fully explained by age differences as there could be other underlying factors. Improving 24 hour NIHSS may correctly predict later outcomes following AIS. Further study of HRT use in AIS outcomes is justified.
Source: Circulation: Cardiovascular Quality and Outcomes - March 31, 2017 Category: Cardiology Authors: Brown, A., Onteddu, S., Joiner, R., Benton, T., Culp, W., Lowery, C. Tags: Session Title: Poster Session II Source Type: research
Abstract 126: The Association Between Medication Aherence and Time in Therapeutic Range (TTR) Among Patients with Atrial Fibrillation Treated With Warfarin: Lessons From the Parkland Health and Hospital System Session Title: Poster Session I
Conclusions: TTR to Warfarin in this underserved population is suboptimal. Given that adherence to Warfarin is independently associated with poor TTR, in the absence of strong adherence interventions, a policy of universal NOAC adoption is unlikely to significantly improve outcomes. If patients are transitioned to NOACs, this data implies that a targeted adherence intervention will be necessary to ensure that the medication is effective in reducing the risk of stroke.
Source: Circulation: Cardiovascular Quality and Outcomes - March 31, 2017 Category: Cardiology Authors: Wang, J., Vigen, R., Clark, C., Das, S. Tags: Session Title: Poster Session I Source Type: research
Cardiovascular Health Awareness and Promotion in Women: AHA ’s Life’s Simple 7™ and Go Red for Women™
AbstractPurpose of ReviewThis review will discuss the incidence of and trends in cardiovascular disease (CVD), including coronary heart disease (CHD), stroke, and associated risk factors among women by ethnic groups, and the recent AHA efforts to increase awareness among women.Recent FindingsCVD mortality among women in the USA accounts for approximately half (49.7%) of total CVD deaths. CHD, as the predominant form of CVD, is the leading cause of death for women in the USA. The general indicators of risk associated with CHD in women include high blood cholesterol and triglyceride levels, high blood pressure, diabetes and ...
Source: Current Cardiovascular Risk Reports - March 6, 2017 Category: Cardiology Source Type: research
Alcohol-related hospitalization is associated with increased risk of ischaemic stroke among low-risk patients with atrial fibrillation
ConclusionThe presence of a previous hospitalization with an alcohol-related disease was associated with a small but significant increase in the risk of stroke among low-risk AF patients. More research about relation between alcohol use and ischaemic stroke in AF patients is warranted.
Source: Europace - February 23, 2017 Category: Cardiology Source Type: research
Alcohol and Cardiovascular Disease: How Much is Too Much?
AbstractPurpose of ReviewPrevious research suggests that low-moderate alcohol consumption may have cardioprotective effects, while heavy or binge-pattern drinking is harmful. New evidence and research methodology may inform safe thresholds of alcohol use. This review examines recent evidence regarding alcohol ’s effect on cardiovascular disease, with a special consideration of pattern, drink type, and total quantity.Recent FindingsNew epidemiologic research confirms the potential harmful cardiovascular effects of heavy episodic alcohol use and does not support the previous observation that low-moderate alcohol use protec...
Source: Current Atherosclerosis Reports - February 15, 2017 Category: Cardiology Source Type: research
Intracardiac echocardiography for verification for left atrial appendage thrombus presence detected by transesophageal echocardiography: the ActionICE II study
ConclusionsWith TEE, a false positive of an LAA thrombus may be indicated, especially when a thrombus is described as soft rather than solid. Our study suggests that ICE may be a valuable option for verification of a TEE‐based diagnosis of a thrombus.
Source: Clinical Cardiology - February 12, 2017 Category: Cardiology Authors: Jakub Baran, Beata Zaborska, Roman Piotrowski, Malgorzata Sikora ‐Frąc, Ewa Pilichowska‐Paszkiet, Piotr Kułakowski Tags: CLINICAL INVESTIGATIONS Source Type: research
Clinical and etiological study of atrial fibrillation in elderly in upper Assam
In this study the majority of the patients (78), i.e., 22.03% were in the age group of 61–70 years. Majority of the patients were female (58.19%). Males comprised of 41.81%. The common symptoms of atrial fibrillation in the patients were palpitation 85.31% and breathlessness 82.77%. Next common symptoms were fatigue 73.16%, PND 70.06% and swelling of dependant parts 68.93% respectively. Giddiness 57.91% and orthopnea 53.67% were the next common presenting symptoms. Chest pain was the presenting complaint in 22.32% cases and limb weakness or stroke in 7.34% cases. Involuntary movements 3.95% and sleep apnea 1.97% were amo...
Source: Journal of Indian College of Cardiology - February 9, 2017 Category: Cardiology Source Type: research
Prevalence, Incidence and Mortality of Stroke in China: Results from a Nationwide Population-Based Survey of 480,687 Adults.
CONCLUSIONS: -Stroke burden in China has increased over the last 30 years, and remains particularly high in rural areas. There is a north-to-south gradient in stroke in China, with the greatest stroke burden observed in the northern and central regions.
PMID: 28052979 [PubMed - as supplied by publisher]
Source: Circulation - January 3, 2017 Category: Cardiology Authors: Wang W, Jiang B, Sun H, Ru X, Sun D, Wang L, Wang L, Jiang Y, Li Y, Wang Y, Chen Z, Wu S, Zhang Y, Wang D, Wang Y, Feigin VL, NESS-China investigators Tags: Circulation Source Type: research
Cardiorespiratory fitness and nonfatalcardiovascular events: A population-based follow-up study
Conclusion In this Finnish population, there is a strong, inverse, and independent association between CRF and acute nonfatal MI and HF risk.
Source: American Heart Journal - November 21, 2016 Category: Cardiology Source Type: research
