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Echocardiographic Risk Factors for Stroke and Outcomes in Patients With Atrial Fibrillation Anticoagulated With Apixaban or Warfarin Clinical Sciences
Conclusions—In anticoagulated patients with atrial fibrillation and risk factors for stroke, echocardiographic findings do not seem to add to the risk of thromboembolic events.Clinical Trial Registration—URL: http://www.clinicaltrials.gov. Unique identifier: NCT00412984.
Source: Stroke - November 27, 2017 Category: Neurology Authors: Dragos Vinereanu, Renato D. Lopes, Hillary Mulder, Bernard J. Gersh, Michael Hanna, Pedro G.M. de Barros e Silva, Dan Atar, Lars Wallentin, Christopher B. Granger, John H. Alexander Tags: Arrhythmias, Echocardiography, Intracranial Hemorrhage, Ischemic Stroke Original Contributions Source Type: research

Rivaroxaban Versus Dabigatran or Warfarin in Real-World Studies of Stroke Prevention in Atrial Fibrillation Clinical Sciences
Conclusions—In this systematic review and meta-analysis, rivaroxaban was as effective as dabigatran, but was more effective than warfarin for the prevention of stroke/thromboembolism in atrial fibrillation patients. Major bleeding risk was significantly higher with rivaroxaban than with dabigatran, as was all-cause mortality and gastrointestinal bleeding. Rivaroxaban was comparable to warfarin for major bleeding, with an increased risk in gastrointestinal bleeding and decreased risk of intracranial hemorrhage.
Source: Stroke - March 27, 2017 Category: Neurology Authors: Ying Bai, Hai Deng, Alena Shantsila, Gregory Y.H. Lip Tags: Meta Analysis, Quality and Outcomes Original Contributions Source Type: research

Renal Function and the Risk of Stroke and Bleeding in Patients With Atrial Fibrillation Clinical Sciences
Background and Purpose—We sought to determine the risk of stroke/thromboembolism and bleeding associated with reduced renal function in patients with atrial fibrillation and the risk of stroke and bleeding associated with warfarin treatment in specific estimated glomerular filtration rate (eGFR) groups.Methods—We conducted a register-based cohort study and included patients discharged with nonvalvular atrial fibrillation from 1997 to 2011 with available eGFR.Results—A total of 17 349 patients were identified with eGFR available at baseline. All levels of lower eGFR were associated with higher risk of stroke/thrombo...
Source: Stroke - October 23, 2016 Category: Neurology Authors: Bonde, A. N., Lip, G. Y. H., Kamper, A.–L., Fosbol, E. L., Staerk, L., Carlson, N., Torp–Pedersen, C., Gislason, G., Olesen, J. B. Tags: Atrial Fibrillation Original Contributions Source Type: research

Outcomes With Edoxaban Versus Warfarin in Patients With Previous Cerebrovascular Events: Findings From ENGAGE AF-TIMI 48 (Effective Anticoagulation With Factor Xa Next Generation in Atrial Fibrillation-Thrombolysis in Myocardial Infarction 48) Clinical Sciences
Conclusions— Patients with atrial fibrillation with previous IS/TIA are at high risk of recurrent thromboembolism and bleeding. HDER is at least as effective and is safer than warfarin, regardless of the presence or the absence of previous IS or TIA. Clinical Trial Registration— URL: http://www.clinicaltrials.gov. Unique identifier: NCT00781391.
Source: Stroke - July 24, 2016 Category: Neurology Authors: Rost, N. S., Giugliano, R. P., Ruff, C. T., Murphy, S. A., Crompton, A. E., Norden, A. D., Silverman, S., Singhal, A. B., Nicolau, J. C., SomaRaju, B., Mercuri, M. F., Antman, E. M., Braunwald, E., on behalf of the ENGAGE AF-TIMI 48 Investigators Tags: Atrial Fibrillation, Anticoagulants, Ischemic Stroke Clinical Sciences Source Type: research

Effect of Anticoagulation on Hospitalization Costs After Intracranial Hemorrhage in Atrial Fibrillation: A Registry Study Clinical Sciences
Conclusions— Resuming warfarin therapy within 90 days after ICH in patients with atrial fibrillation is associated with a decrease in average hospitalization costs.
Source: Stroke - March 27, 2016 Category: Neurology Authors: Vestergaard, A. S., Skjoth, F., Lip, G. Y. H., Larsen, T. B. Tags: Atrial Fibrillation, Mortality/Survival, Quality and Outcomes, Intracranial Hemorrhage Clinical Sciences Source Type: research

Rates and Determinants of 5-Year Outcomes After Atrial Fibrillation-Related Stroke: A Population Study Clinical Sciences
Conclusions— AF-stroke is associated with considerable long-term morbidity, fatality, stroke recurrence, and nursing home requirement. Adequately resourced national AF strategies to improve AF detection and prevention are needed.
Source: Stroke - November 23, 2015 Category: Neurology Authors: Hayden, D. T., Hannon, N., Callaly, E., Ni Chroinin, D., Horgan, G., Kyne, L., Duggan, J., Dolan, E., O'Rourke, K., Williams, D., Murphy, S., Kelly, P. J. Tags: Cerebrovascular Disease/Stroke Clinical Sciences Source Type: research

Residual Risk of Stroke and Death in Anticoagulated Patients According to the Type of Atrial Fibrillation: AMADEUS Trial Clinical Sciences
Conclusions— The risk of cardiovascular death, stroke, or systemic embolism is higher in anticoagulated patients with permanent AF than in those with nonpermanent AF, regardless of preexisting heart failure.
Source: Stroke - August 24, 2015 Category: Neurology Authors: Senoo, K., Lip, G. Y. H., Lane, D. A., Buller, H. R., Kotecha, D. Tags: Thrombosis risk factors Clinical Sciences Source Type: research