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Availability of patient decision aids for stroke prevention in atrial fibrillation: A systematic review
The objective of this review was to examine the existence and accessibility of, as well as select outcomes associated with, published, formally evaluated patient decision aids for stroke prevention in atrial fibrillation. Methods Six databases were searched from inception to March 2016 with a research librarian. Two authors independently reviewed potential articles, selected trials meeting inclusion criteria, and assessed outcome measures. Outcomes included: patient knowledge, involvement, choice, and decisional conflict. Results The search resulted in 666 articles; most were excluded for not examining stroke prevention in...
Source: American Heart Journal - June 3, 2017 Category: Cardiology Source Type: research

A risk assessment tool incorporating new biomarkers for cardiovascular events in acute coronary syndromes: the Organization to Assess Strategies in Ischemic Syndromes (OASIS) risk score
Conclusions The addition of NT-proBNP and hemoglobin A1C to 5 standard variables creates a 7-variable risk score that improves prediction of cardiovascular events at 1 year and aids in risk-based selection of NSTEACS patients for dual antiplatelet therapy. Teaser Several new biomarkers improve risk stratification in non-ST-segment elevation ACS, however they are not integrated into risk prediction tools. A risk score to predict CV death/MI/stroke was developed by incorporating new biomarkers with standard variables. The addition of NT-proBNP and hemoglobin A1C to 5 standard variables (age, prior MI/stroke, sex, ST-segment ...
Source: Canadian Journal of Cardiology - February 3, 2016 Category: Cardiology Source Type: research