• Filter By:
• Specialty
• Source
• Condition
• Cancer
• Infectious Disease
• Drug
• Training
• Management
• Procedure
• Therapy
• Vaccine
• Nutrition
• Country

Stroke Epidemiology and Incidence in Regional Queensland: Findings of the Regional Queensland Stroke (REQUEST) Study
CONCLUSIONS: Incidence of stroke in a regional Queensland population is similar to other regional populations and when compared with larger cities. Despite a global trend in stroke reduction, modifiable risk factors like hypertension and atrial arrhythmias continue to be over-represented in the stroke population. All-cause mortality after stroke is high especially during the initial period. This article is protected by copyright. All rights reserved.PMID:36001407 | DOI:10.1111/imj.15917
Source: Atherosclerosis - August 24, 2022 Category: Cardiology Authors: Deepak Darshan Nisal Gange Daniel Chen Anthony Bragg Source Type: research

Underusage of Oral Anticoagulation in Atrial Fibrillation: Can We Prevent More Strokes?
Atrial fibrillation (AF) is the most common sustained arrhythmia in Australia, affecting 2% of the population, and 6% of those over the age of 55 years [1]. The greatest contributor to morbidity and mortality in AF is its association with ischaemic stroke [2]. AF increases the risk of cardioembolic stroke five-fold, with an annual incidence of up to 7% [3]. There have been several validated tools developed to help individualise stroke risk, such as the CHADS2 [4], CHA2DS2-VASc [5], and more recently the CHA2DS2-VA score [6], all of which require the input of several vascular risk factors.
Source: Heart, Lung and Circulation - June 2, 2021 Category: Cardiology Authors: Karan Rao, Ravinay Bhindi Tags: Editorial Source Type: research

Pioneering Australia ’s First Atrial Fibrillation Guidelines
Atrial fibrillation (AF) is the most common arrhythmia seen in clinical practice, and has a major impact on morbidity and mortality; linked to one in 12 deaths in Australia [2]. Though appropriate rhythm management and stroke prevention are essential, arguably, prevention is likely to achieve the greatest impact on these outcomes. These Australian-first guidelines [1], developed by the Heart Foundation and the Cardiac Society of Australia and New Zealand, incorporate the latest contemporary evidence in AF prevention by recommending a holistic approach.
Source: Heart, Lung and Circulation - November 1, 2018 Category: Cardiology Authors: Cia Connell, Garry L.R. Jennings Tags: Editorial Source Type: research