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Replacing PT-INR Monitoring of Warfarin with Fiix-NR in Clinical Practice Reduces Thromboembolism without Increasing Bleeding Despite Reduced Number of Dose Adjustments
Conclusions: These results are in agreement with the results of the Fiix-trial and show that ignoring factor VII during VKA monitoring is safe and leads to reduction in thromboembolism without increasing bleeding. Although TTR was identical in both groups, the dose adjustment need was reduced possibly indicating that less anticoagulation variability in the Fiix-NR group explains reduced thromboembolism.FigureDisclosuresGudmundsdottir: Hart Biologicals Ltd: Consultancy, Patents & Royalties: Hart Biologicals Ltd is commercializing the Fiix-PT which will be ready for marketing in Europe in the beginning of year 2019 and p...
Source: Blood - November 21, 2018 Category: Hematology Authors: Oskarsdottir, A. R., Gudmundsdottir, B. R., Onundarson, P. T. Tags: 332. Antithrombotic Therapy: Poster I Source Type: research

Atrial fibrillation in immigrant groups: a cohort study of all adults 45  years of age and older in Sweden
In conclusion, we observed substantial differences in incidence of AF between immigrant groups and the Swedish-born population. A greater awareness of the increased risk of AF development in some immigrant groups may enable for a timely diagnos is, treatment and prevention of its debilitating complications, such as stroke.
Source: European Journal of Epidemiology - July 12, 2017 Category: Epidemiology Source Type: research

A frameshift deletion in the sarcomere gene MYL4 causes early-onset familial atrial fibrillation
Conclusions</div>Through a population approach we found a loss of function mutation in the myosin gene <span style="font-style:italic;">MYL4</span> that, in the homozygous state, is completely penetrant for early-onset AF. The finding may provide novel mechanistic insight into the pathophysiology of this complex arrhythmia.</span>
Source: European Heart Journal - October 13, 2016 Category: Cardiology Source Type: research

Genetics of Cardiovascular Diseases. Lessons learned from a decade of genomics research in Iceland.
Authors: Arnar DO, Andersen K, Thorgeirsson G Abstract In the past ten years large scale genotyping has led to discoveries of sequence variants that confer risk of many common and complex diseases. Due to pioneering work done, in large part, at deCODE genetics in Reykjavik, discoveries from Iceland have contributed substantially to key advances in population genetics. In cardiovascular medicine a number of discoveries have been made, uncovering sequence variants that are associated with disorders such as coronary artery disease, atrial fibrillation, sick sinus syndrome, peripheral vascular disease, aortic aneurysm ...
Source: Scandinavian Cardiovascular Journal - August 31, 2016 Category: Cardiology Tags: Scand Cardiovasc J Source Type: research

From left bundle branch block to Icelandic whales: the multiple perils of atrial fibrillation management in the elderly.
We present the case of an elderly woman which demonstrates how AF therapy in aged individuals is particularly challenging for the presence of complex conditions. The rhythm- or the rate control strategy must be carefully chosen based on individual risk profile. Oral anticoagulant therapy must be wisely managed to maximize benefits-in terms of stroke and dementia control-and to reduce complications. PMID: 26319529 [PubMed - as supplied by publisher]
Source: Aging Clinical and Experimental Research - August 29, 2015 Category: Geriatrics Authors: Fumagalli S, Boni S, Gabbai D, Giannini I, Tarantini F, Marchionni N Tags: Aging Clin Exp Res Source Type: research

Incidence of First Stroke: A Population Study in Iceland Brief Reports
Conclusions— Incidence of first stroke in Iceland is similar to other Western countries. The high number of paroxysmal atrial fibrillation found during the 24-hour ECG suggests that atrial fibrillation may be underdiagnosed in patients with stroke.
Source: Stroke - May 24, 2013 Category: Neurology Authors: Hilmarsson, A., Kjartansson, O., Olafsson, E. Tags: Acute Cerebral Hemorrhage, Acute Cerebral Infarction, Epidemiology Brief Reports Source Type: research