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Catheter Ablation Improves Quality of Life for Atrial Fibrillation Patients
Death, stroke, and cardiac arrest outcomes are comparable to drug therapy.
Source: AJN - May 25, 2019 Category: Nursing Tags: In the News Source Type: research

Strategies for Reversal of Warfarin Following Acute Bleed
A patient with altered mental status presents via EMS after being found by family. She has a medical history significant for hypertension, diabetes, and atrial fibrillation for which she receives oral anticoagulation for stroke prevention. After the initial workup comes back negative, a computed tomographic scan of the brain is performed and the patient is found to have a large intraparenchymal hemorrhage that extends into the ventricles.
Source: Journal of Emergency Nursing: JEN - April 30, 2019 Category: Nursing Authors: Brian W. Gilbert, Tessa Reynolds, Joel B. Huffman, Katherine Hall Tags: Pharm/Tox Corner Source Type: research

Questionnaires Designed to Assess Knowledge of Atrial Fibrillation: A Systematic Review
Conclusion: In the literature, 7 validated questionnaires are available for assessing AF knowledge, in which the items often cover knowledge of AF in general, symptoms, treatments, and complications.
Source: Journal of Cardiovascular Nursing - April 12, 2019 Category: Nursing Tags: Feature Article/Online Only Source Type: research

Questionnaires Designed to Assess Knowledge of Atrial Fibrillation: A Systematic Review.
CONCLUSION: In the literature, 7 validated questionnaires are available for assessing AF knowledge, in which the items often cover knowledge of AF in general, symptoms, treatments, and complications. PMID: 30932924 [PubMed - as supplied by publisher]
Source: The Journal of Cardiovascular Nursing - March 28, 2019 Category: Nursing Authors: Tam W, Woo B, Lim TW Tags: J Cardiovasc Nurs Source Type: research

Guideline-based Management of Patients With Atrial Fibrillation
Atrial fibrillation (AF) has become a significant public health concern. An epidemiologic study conducted in 2010 estimated there are over 33.5 million people worldwide diagnosed with AF with that number predicted to rise by 5% annually. In the United States, AF is the primary diagnosis in over 500,000 hospital admissions annually. Guideline-based knowledge of treatment options is imperative in decreasing stroke risk, prevention of worsening heart function, and maintaining quality of life. It is also important for nurse practitioners to have this knowledge to make educated treatment recommendations to keep our patients saf...
Source: The Journal for Nurse Practitioners - November 20, 2018 Category: Nursing Authors: Christine Tacklind Tags: Feature Article Source Type: research

Atrial Fibrillation Symptom Perception
This report reviews the (1) epidemiology and pathophysiology of AF, (2) symptoms associated with AF, and (3) implications for clinical practice based on disparate symptom perception.
Source: The Journal for Nurse Practitioners - September 12, 2018 Category: Nursing Authors: Megan Streur Tags: Feature Article Source Type: research

Patients with atrial fibrillation cannot ever be considered ‘cured’
Patients with atrial fibrillation, which can leave them at a higher risk of stroke, still need treatment even after their heart rhythm seems to have returned to normal, warn UK researchers.
Source: Nursing Times - May 11, 2018 Category: Nursing Source Type: news

Diagnosis and management of patients with atrial fibrillation.
This article details the presentation of, and risk factors associated with, developing atrial fibrillation, the importance of reducing the risk of adverse events such as stroke, and the treatment options available. It also outlines the nursing role in the care of patients with the condition, as part of a multidisciplinary team approach. PMID: 29697213 [PubMed - as supplied by publisher]
Source: Nursing Standard - April 26, 2018 Category: Nursing Authors: Elliott K Tags: Nurs Stand Source Type: research

Stop Bleeding! Oral  Anticoagulation and Options for Reversal
Direct oral anticoagulants (DOACs) are widely used medications for stroke prevention in nonvalvular atrial fibrillation (AF), and for deep vein thrombosis treatment and prevention. The IMS Institute for Healthcare Informatics analyzed outpatient anticoagulant use in the United States between 2009 and 2014 and found that there has been a steady increase in DOAC use following their initial approval in 2010.1 DOACs include the direct thrombin inhibitor dabigatran, and the factor Xa inhibitors rivaroxaban, apixaban, and edoxaban, and recently approved betrixaban.
Source: The Journal for Nurse Practitioners - November 29, 2017 Category: Nursing Authors: Archna Jariwala, Kori Hamman Tags: Prescription Pad Source Type: research

Use of direct oral anticoagulants for stroke prevention in elderly patients with nonvalvular atrial fibrillation
ConclusionsDOACs are at least as effective as warfarin for stroke prevention in elderly patients with NVAF. Compared with warfarin, DOACs were associated with reduced risk of intracranial hemorrhage, while some DOACs demonstrated an increase in other bleeding events (e.g., gastrointestinal). The faster onset and offset of action and fewer food and drug interactions of DOACs may be an advantage over warfarin for some patients. Implications for practiceDOACs are an alternative to warfarin with overall equivalent safety and efficacy in elderly patients with NVAF, and may be preferable for some. Stroke risk must always be bala...
Source: Journal of the American Academy of Nurse Practitioners - August 14, 2017 Category: Nursing Authors: Lynn B. Oertel, Annemarie E. Fogerty Tags: REVIEW ‐ SPONSORED Source Type: research

Dabigatran versus warfarin in patients with atrial fibrillation.
Abstract Atrial fibrillation is associated with an increased risk of ischaemic stroke and mortality. Guidelines recommend non-vitamin K antagonist oral anticoagulants, or novel oral anticoagulants, as first choice of drug. While they do not require the meticulous dose adjustments that are required for warfarin, a clinical evaluation of appropriate dose is still necessary. Age and chronic kidney disease in patients with atrial fibrillation increase the risk of bleeding during anti-thrombotic treatment. PMID: 28664799 [PubMed - in process]
Source: Nursing Older People - June 30, 2017 Category: Nursing Authors: Sander R Tags: Nurs Older People Source Type: research

Atrial Fibrillation Increases Risk of CVD, Renal Disease, Death
According to this study: * Atrial fibrillation is associated with an increased risk of death as well as of cardiovascular and renal events. * Interventions aimed at reducing adverse outcomes other than stroke in patients with atrial fibrillation are needed.
Source: AJN - March 24, 2017 Category: Nursing Tags: Journal Watch Source Type: research

Clinical outcomes of ischemic stroke patients after thrombolytic therapy
Conclusion Thrombolytic therapy presented positive outcomes, regardless of long thrombolysis time and high neurologic deficit scores.
Source: Acta Paulista de Enfermagem - March 24, 2017 Category: Nursing Source Type: research

Nursing-Based Dysrhythmia Detection on a Dedicated Stroke Unit Using a Unit-Based Cardiac Telemetry Monitoring System
Conclusion: Stroke unit nurses who complete an educational program can identify dysrhythmias on their patients’ unit-based cardiac monitoring systems and can improve patient outcomes.
Source: Journal of Cardiovascular Nursing - February 15, 2017 Category: Nursing Tags: ARTICLES: Acute Care Source Type: research

Barriers and enablers to adherence to anticoagulation in heart failure with atrial fibrillation: patient and provider perspectives
ConclusionsMany barriers remain to high risk individuals being prescribed anticoagulation for stroke prevention. There are a number of enabling factors that facilitate prescription and optimize treatment adherence. Nurses should challenge these treatment barriers and seek enabling factors to optimise therapy.This article is protected by copyright. All rights reserved.
Source: Journal of Clinical Nursing - February 7, 2017 Category: Nursing Authors: Caleb Ferguson, Sally C. Inglis, Phillip J. Newton, Sandy Middleton, Peter S. Macdonald, Patricia M. Davidson Tags: Original Article Source Type: research