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Impact of NOACs on Ischemic Stroke Severity in AF Impact of NOACs on Ischemic Stroke Severity in AF
Can the use of non-vitamin K-dependent oral anticoagulants prior to stroke onset in patients with atrial fibrillation reduce the severity of stroke, if ischemic stroke should occur?Europace
Source: Medscape Today Headlines - May 11, 2018 Category: Consumer Health News Tags: Cardiology Journal Article Source Type: news

Risk of First Stroke Rises With Risk Factors, AF or NotRisk of First Stroke Rises With Risk Factors, AF or Not
The novel finding has implications for one of the frontiers of cardiology: whether antithrombotic therapy may be appropriate for patients with abundant risk factors for ischemic stroke but no history of stroke or atrial fibrillation, observe researchers; their findings were based on hospital and pharmacy data representing most of Denmark. Heartwire
Source: Medscape Today Headlines - September 1, 2013 Category: Consumer Health News Tags: Cardiology News Source Type: news

Atrial Fibrillation and Risk of Stroke Atrial Fibrillation and Risk of Stroke
Atrial fibrillation is a well-established risk factor for ischemic stroke. But how much of that risk is dependent on concomitant stroke risk factors?Europace
Source: Medscape Today Headlines - December 5, 2016 Category: Consumer Health News Tags: Cardiology Journal Article Source Type: news

Oral Anticoagulants in Older Adults With AF After Stroke Oral Anticoagulants in Older Adults With AF After Stroke
Despite the high risk of recurrent stroke, a large percentage of older patients with atrial fibrillation are not prescribed an oral anticoagulant after initial ischemic stroke. Why not?Journal of the American Geriatrics Society
Source: Medscape Today Headlines - March 24, 2017 Category: Consumer Health News Tags: Neurology & Neurosurgery Journal Article Source Type: news

Stratifying Stroke Risk in AF: Beyond Clinical Risk Scores Stratifying Stroke Risk in AF: Beyond Clinical Risk Scores
This review summarizes the various methods and markers which go beyond clinical risk scores for predicting stroke risk in patients with atrial fibrillation.Stroke
Source: Medscape Today Headlines - November 1, 2017 Category: Consumer Health News Tags: Cardiology Journal Article Source Type: news

How to Assess and Manage Stroke Risk in Atrial Fibrillation? How to Assess and Manage Stroke Risk in Atrial Fibrillation?
Drs Acharya, Friedman, and Klaas discuss when to anticoagulate patients with atrial fibrillation; additional factors that contribute to stroke risk; and treatment options for stroke prevention.Mayo Clinic
Source: Medscape Today Headlines - March 6, 2018 Category: Consumer Health News Tags: Cardiology Commentary Source Type: news

Stroke Risk in AF Patients on Rivaroxaban or Warfarin Stroke Risk in AF Patients on Rivaroxaban or Warfarin
This study compared the risk of stroke and all-cause mortality in patients taking rivaroxaban or warfarin for nonvalvular atrial fibrillation.Stroke
Source: Medscape Today Headlines - March 17, 2020 Category: Consumer Health News Tags: Neurology & Neurosurgery Journal Article Source Type: news

Atrial Fibrillation and Stroke: Chicken or Egg? Does It Matter? Atrial Fibrillation and Stroke: Chicken or Egg? Does It Matter?
A new study evaluates the temporal relationship between ischemic stroke and atrial fibrillation. Is there clinical significance in whether AF occurs before or after stroke?Europace
Source: Medscape Today Headlines - May 6, 2020 Category: Consumer Health News Tags: Cardiology Journal Article Source Type: news

Left Atrial Appendage Morphology by CT; AF Stroke RiskLeft Atrial Appendage Morphology by CT; AF Stroke Risk
Of four left-atrial-appendage morphology types by CT imaging, which had colorful names like "cauliflower" and "chicken wing," one independently predicted stroke in patients with atrial fibrillation but a low CHADS2 score. Heartwire
Source: Medscape Today Headlines - February 26, 2013 Category: Consumer Health News Tags: Cardiology News Source Type: news

Coronary Calcium Predicts Stroke RiskCoronary Calcium Predicts Stroke Risk
CAC predicted stroke in both men and women independently of the presence of atrial fibrillation or Framingham risk factors. It was more predictive in persons younger than 65 years and in those at relatively low cardiovascular risk. Medscape Medical News
Source: Medscape Today Headlines - March 1, 2013 Category: Consumer Health News Tags: Neurology & Neurosurgery News Source Type: news

AF-Ablation Stroke Prevention Unaffected by Baseline RiskAF-Ablation Stroke Prevention Unaffected by Baseline Risk
Catheter ablation of atrial fibrillation cuts long-term stroke risk in patients with AF regardless of baseline CHADS2 score, according to a large, multicenter observational study. Heartwire
Source: Medscape Today Headlines - July 11, 2013 Category: Consumer Health News Tags: Cardiology News Source Type: news

ECG Abnormalities and Stroke IncidenceECG Abnormalities and Stroke Incidence
ECG plays an important role in detection of several stroke risk predictors including atrial fibrillation and left ventricular hypertrophy. What other gems can we glean from ECGs? Expert Review of Cardiovascular Therapy
Source: Medscape Today Headlines - August 28, 2013 Category: Consumer Health News Tags: Cardiology Journal Article Source Type: news

Treating AF: Reducing Stroke Risk With AblationTreating AF: Reducing Stroke Risk With Ablation
Drs. Ileana Piña and Hugh Calkins discuss recent findings suggesting that treating atrial fibrillation with catheter ablation can reduce the risk for stroke. Medscape Cardiology
Source: Medscape Today Headlines - November 4, 2013 Category: Consumer Health News Tags: Cardiology Commentary Source Type: news

Dabigatran Etexilate for Secondary Stroke PreventionDabigatran Etexilate for Secondary Stroke Prevention
While dabigatran has proven effective for reducing stroke risk in patients with nonvalvular atrial fibrillation, there is growing concern regarding potential adverse effects. What are the risks? Therapeutic Advances in Neurological Disorders
Source: Medscape Today Headlines - June 13, 2014 Category: Consumer Health News Tags: Neurology & Neurosurgery Journal Article Source Type: news

Cryptogenic Stroke and Atrial FibrillationCryptogenic Stroke and Atrial Fibrillation
Hans-Christoph Diener comments on 2 important new studies demonstrating that a significant proportion of patients with cryptogenic stroke have a treatable risk factor. Medscape Neurology
Source: Medscape Today Headlines - August 5, 2014 Category: Consumer Health News Tags: Neurology & Neurosurgery Commentary Source Type: news

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