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Irregular Heart Rhythm Ups Stroke Risk Soon After Heart Surgery
Older age, past stroke among factors that boost short and long-term odds of post-op stroke, study finds Source: HealthDay Related MedlinePlus Pages: Atrial Fibrillation, Heart Surgery, Stroke
Source: MedlinePlus Health News - July 21, 2014 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news

Warfarin May Up Stroke Risk in Those with Irregular Heartbeat
But the risk is temporary as blood thinner use starts, and could be overcome by other means, experts say Source: HealthDay Related MedlinePlus Pages: Atrial Fibrillation, Blood Thinners, Stroke
Source: MedlinePlus Health News - December 19, 2013 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news

Insertable Heart Monitor Finds Elusive Atrial Fibrillation After Unexplained Stroke
Source: American Heart Association Related MedlinePlus Pages: Atrial Fibrillation, Stroke
Source: MedlinePlus Health News - February 14, 2014 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news

Atrial fibrillation and Stroke Risk
Source: HealthDay - Related MedlinePlus Pages: Atrial Fibrillation, Stroke
Source: MedlinePlus Health News - November 4, 2014 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news

Heart Device May Cut Stroke Risk in Those with Irregular Heartbeat
Mesh implant keeps clots that can form in left heart chamber from traveling to the brain, researcher says Source: HealthDay Related MedlinePlus Pages: Atrial Fibrillation, Medical Device Safety, Stroke
Source: MedlinePlus Health News - November 16, 2014 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news

Heart Device May Cut Stroke Risk in Those with Irregular Heartbeat: Study
Mesh implant keeps clots that can form in left heart chamber from traveling to the brain, researcher says Source: HealthDay Related MedlinePlus Pages: Atrial Fibrillation, Medical Device Safety, Stroke
Source: MedlinePlus Health News - November 17, 2014 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news

Many with Irregular Heartbeat Missing Out on Stroke-Preventing Treatments
Less than half at highest risk take recommended blood-thinning medication, study finds Source: HealthDay Related MedlinePlus Pages: Atrial Fibrillation, Blood Thinners, Stroke
Source: MedlinePlus Health News - March 16, 2016 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news

Many with Common Irregular Heartbeat Unaware of Stroke Risk
Study finds gaps in what patients know about atrial fibrillation Source: HealthDay Related MedlinePlus Pages: Atrial Fibrillation, Stroke
Source: MedlinePlus Health News - November 16, 2016 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news

Early Care by Cardiologist May Lower Stroke Risk for A-Fib Patients
They're likelier to prescribe blood thinners than primary care doctors, study findsSource: HealthDay Related MedlinePlus Pages: Atrial Fibrillation, Stroke
Source: MedlinePlus Health News - June 26, 2017 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news

Blood Thinners Now Recommended for People with Irregular Heartbeat
Updated guideline from American Academy of Neurology aims to reduce stroke risk Source: HealthDay Related MedlinePlus Pages: Atrial Fibrillation, Blood Thinners, Stroke
Source: MedlinePlus Health News - February 24, 2014 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news

Common Irregular Heartbeat May Pose Risks for Surgery Patients
People with atrial fibrillation have higher odds for stroke after an operation, study finds Source: HealthDay Related MedlinePlus Pages: Atrial Fibrillation, Stroke, Surgery
Source: MedlinePlus Health News - August 12, 2014 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news

Blood Thinners Overprescribed for Low-Risk Irregular Heartbeat
Researchers say medications can cause bleeding, and may be unnecessary for those at low risk of stroke Source: HealthDay Related MedlinePlus Pages: Atrial Fibrillation, Blood Thinners, Stroke
Source: MedlinePlus Health News - April 14, 2015 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news

Irregular Heartbeat More Deadly in Blacks
They were twice as likely to suffer stroke, heart failure and death than whites with atrial fibrillationSource: HealthDay Related MedlinePlus Pages: African American Health, Atrial Fibrillation, Stroke
Source: MedlinePlus Health News - June 22, 2016 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news

Heart Rhythm Disorder May Be Tied to Wider Range of Ills
Review links atrial fibrillation to increased risk for heart and kidney problems, not just stroke Source: HealthDay Related MedlinePlus Pages: Atrial Fibrillation, Heart Failure, Stroke
Source: MedlinePlus Health News - September 7, 2016 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news