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Intermountain chronic disease risk score (ICHRON) validation for prediction of incident chronic disease diagnoses in an australian primary prevention population.
CONCLUSION: ICHRON predicted ChrD diagnosis at 3-years among an external, geographically distant validation cohort. These findings show the value of ICHRON for primary care patients in distinct locales. Additionally, electronic calculation of ICHRON empowers the clinical use of this tool to identify and differentially manage and treat high-risk patients. PMID: 32563688 [PubMed - as supplied by publisher]
Source: European Journal of Internal Medicine - June 16, 2020 Category: Internal Medicine Authors: May HT, Anderson JL, Muhlestein JB, Knowlton KU, Horne BD Tags: Eur J Intern Med Source Type: research

Should This Patient Be Screened for Atrial Fibrillation?: Grand Rounds Discussion From Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center.
Discussion From Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center. Ann Intern Med. 2019 Dec 03;171(11):828-836 Authors: Burns RB, Zimetbaum P, Lubitz SA, Smetana GW Abstract Atrial fibrillation (AFib) is the most common type of cardiac arrhythmia, affecting 2.7 million to 6.1 million persons in the United States. Although some persons with AFib have no symptoms, others do. For those without symptoms, AFib may be detected by 12-lead electrocardiogram (ECG), single-lead monitors (such as ambulatory blood pressure monitors and pulse oximeters), or consumer devices (such as wearable monitors and smartphones). Pulse pa...
Source: Annals of Internal Medicine - December 2, 2019 Category: Internal Medicine Authors: Burns RB, Zimetbaum P, Lubitz SA, Smetana GW Tags: Ann Intern Med Source Type: research

Epidemiology of atrial fibrillation
ConclusionsAlthough the prevalence of AF worldwide is increasing steadily, large variation can be seen between studies and countries. Further epidemiological studies should be undertaken globally, especially in Asian and African countries so that a better and more accurate picture of the incidence and prevalence of AF can be captured, to enable stroke prevention strategies to be appropriately implemented to prevent or reduce the risk of stroke, the most severe consequence of AF.
Source: International Journal of Clinical Practice - March 1, 2018 Category: Internal Medicine Authors: Hanis Zulkifly, Gregory Y. H. Lip, Deirdre A. Lane Tags: PERSPECTIVE Source Type: research

Dedicated warfarin care programme results in superior warfarin control in Queensland, Australia
ConclusionAustralian warfarin control was good when managed by either GP or WCP, but WCP management increased TTR by 13%. Dedicated warfarin programmes can improve warfarin control and optimise therapy for patients.
Source: International Journal of Clinical Practice - January 9, 2018 Category: Internal Medicine Authors: Nijole Bernaitis, Tony Badrick, Shailendra Anoopkumar ‐Dukie Tags: ORIGINAL PAPER Source Type: research

Anticoagulation knowledge in patients with atrial fibrillation: An Australian survey
ConclusionThe study identified knowledge gaps in patients taking OACs, and these deficiencies appeared to be greater in participants taking DOACs. Knowledge assessment should be integrated into patient counselling sessions to help identify and resolve knowledge deficits.
Source: International Journal of Clinical Practice - January 1, 2018 Category: Internal Medicine Authors: Kehinde O. Obamiro, Leanne Chalmers, Kenneth Lee, Bonnie J. Bereznicki, Luke R. E. Bereznicki Tags: ORIGINAL PAPER Source Type: research