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Novel bleeding prediction model in atrial fibrillation patients on new oral anticoagulants
Conclusions We present a novel and simple risk score for prediction of major bleeding in patients with non-valvular AF treated with NOACs. Validation in additional cohorts is warranted.
Source: Heart - January 28, 2022 Category: Cardiology Authors: Barnett-Griness, O., Stein, N., Kotler, A., Saliba, W., Gronich, N. Tags: Editor's choice Arrhythmias and sudden death Source Type: research

Low serum potassium levels are associated with the risk of atrial fibrillation.
CONCLUSION: We found that low serum potassium levels of less than 3.5 mmol/l are associted with increased risk of AF. PMID: 32723154 [PubMed - as supplied by publisher]
Source: Acta Cardiologica - July 30, 2020 Category: Cardiology Tags: Acta Cardiol Source Type: research

Use of oral anticoagulation therapy in the first 3 months after the diagnosis of atrial fibrillation in Israel: a population ‐based study
ConclusionIn this real world, population ‐based cohort of patients with newly diagnosed AF, we found a lower than expected rate of OAC prescription within 3 months of diagnosis but an encouraging increase in OAC purchasing over time. Use of NOACs has risen exponentially in only a few years, accounting for a greater pool of AF patients be ing prescribed an OAC.This article is protected by copyright. All rights reserved.
Source: Journal of Cardiovascular Electrophysiology - March 25, 2020 Category: Cardiology Authors: Louise Kezerle, Meytal Avgil Tsadok, Adi Berliner Senderey, Moshe Hoshen, Maya Leventer ‐Roberts, Orna Reges, Morton Leibowitz, Moti Haim Tags: ORIGINAL ARTICLE Source Type: research

Comparison of Stroke Risk Stratification Scores for Atrial Fibrillation
Several stroke risk stratification scores have been developed to guide clinical decision making in patients with non valvular atrial fibrillation (AF). The aim of this study was to compare the performance of the CHADS2, CHA2DS2-VASc and R2CHADS2 risk scores to predict stroke.This retrospective cohort study was based on electronic medical records from Clalit Health Services (CHS), the largest payer provider healthcare organization in Israel. Data of CHS members with AF diagnosis between 2004- 2015 were extracted.
Source: The American Journal of Cardiology - March 12, 2019 Category: Cardiology Authors: Meytal Avgil Tsadok, Adi Berliner Senderey, Orna Reges, Morton Leibowitz, Maya Leventer-Roberts, Moshe Hoshen, Moti Haim Source Type: research

Impact of dronedarone on the risk of myocardial infarction and stroke in atrial fibrillation patients followed in general practices in Germany
The goal of this study was to analyze the impact of dronedarone on the risk of myocardial infarction and stroke in atrial fibrillation (AF) patients followed in general practices in Germany.
Source: International Journal of Cardiology - December 1, 2018 Category: Cardiology Authors: Joachim R. Ehrlich, Christiane Look, Karel Kostev, Carsten W. Israel, Andreas Goette Source Type: research

XANTUS-EL: A real-world, prospective, observational study of patients treated with rivaroxaban for stroke prevention in atrial fibrillation in Eastern Europe, Middle East, Africa and Latin America
ConclusionsXANTUS-EL confirmed low stroke and major bleeding rates in patients with NVAF from EEMEA and Latin America. The population was younger but with more heart failure and hypertension than XANTUS; stroke/SE rate was similar but major bleeding lower.
Source: The Egyptian Heart Journal - October 5, 2018 Category: Cardiology Source Type: research

Stroke type and severity in patients with subclinical atrial fibrillation: An analysis from the Asymptomatic Atrial Fibrillation and Stroke Evaluation in Pacemaker Patients and the Atrial Fibrillation Reduction Atrial Pacing Trial (ASSERT)
Conclusions In patients with SCAF and stroke, SCAF seems probably causal in many cases; however, in more than 40%, it seems to be acting only as a risk marker.
Source: American Heart Journal - June 15, 2018 Category: Cardiology Source Type: research

Pre admission treatment with Beta ‐blockers in hypertensive patients with acute stroke and 3‐month outcome—Data from a national stroke registry
In conclusion, treatment with BB is not associated with 3‐month poor outcome in hypertensive patients.
Source: The Journal of Clinical Hypertension - March 9, 2018 Category: Cardiology Authors: Yoav Eizenberg, Ehud Grossman, David Tanne, Silvia Koton Tags: ORIGINAL PAPER Source Type: research