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Abstract 152: Persistence of Warfarin versus Dabigatran Therapy in Patients with Atrial Fibrillation: Results from the ORBIT AF Registry Session Title: Poster Session I
Conclusion: Persistence rates for warfarin were higher at one year than those on dabigatran. In addition, factors associated with persistence of warfarin include: African American and Hispanic race, type of AF including permanent and persistent, LVH, and CHA2DS2-VASc risk scores ≥ 2.
Source: Circulation: Cardiovascular Quality and Outcomes - April 29, 2015 Category: Cardiology Authors: Jackson, L. R., Kim, S., Shrader, P., Blanco, R., Thomas, L., Ansell, J., Fonarow, G. C., Gersh, B. J., Go, A. S., Kowey, P., Mahaffey, K. W., Hylek, E. M., Burton, P., Peterson, E. D., Piccini, J. P. Tags: Session Title: Poster Session I Source Type: research

Special MRI scan could identify stroke risk in people with atrial fibrillation
Atrial fibrillation is a heart rhythm disorder that affects millions of people. It can make you feel lousy. Even worse, it can cause potentially disabling or deadly strokes. A special MRI scan may — I stress the “may” — help identify people with atrial fibrillation who are at high risk of having a stroke. This could help many people with this condition to avoid taking warfarin or other clot-preventing medications for life. A normal heartbeat starts in a cluster of cells called the pacemaker. It sits in the heart’s upper right chamber (the right atrium). These cells generate a pulse of electricity that...
Source: New Harvard Health Information - April 28, 2015 Category: Consumer Health News Authors: Howard LeWine, M.D. Tags: Heart Health atrial fibrillation MRI prevention special MRI scan Stroke Stroke Risk Source Type: news

Comparison of warfarin time in the therapeutic range at a pharmacist-run anticoagulation clinic and the RE-LY trial.
CONCLUSION: TTR values among PAC-managed patients with nonvalvular atrial fibrillation were comparable to those reported in the RE-LY trial. PMID: 25788509 [PubMed - in process]
Source: American Journal of Health-System Pharmacy : AJHP - March 20, 2015 Category: Drugs & Pharmacology Authors: Biszewski M, Nitzki-George D, Zhou Y Tags: Am J Health Syst Pharm Source Type: research

Non-vitamin K antagonist oral anticoagulation agents in anticoagulant naive atrial fibrillation patients: Danish nationwide descriptive data 2011-2013
Conclusion Among oral anticoagulation-naïve AF patients initiated on oral anticoagulation in Denmark, warfarin initiation has declined since the introduction of dabigatran in August 2011. Dabigatran is the most frequently used alternative option to warfarin; however, use of rivaroxaban and apixaban is increasing. Patients initiated with rivaroxaban or apixaban in general have a higher predicted stroke and bleeding risks compared with warfarin or dabigatran initiators.
Source: Europace - January 29, 2015 Category: Cardiology Authors: Olesen, J. B., Sorensen, R., Hansen, M. L., Lamberts, M., Weeke, P., Mikkelsen, A. P., Kober, L., Gislason, G. H., Torp-Pedersen, C., Fosbol, E. L. Tags: Atrial fibrillation Source Type: research

Study On Drug Utilization And Assessment Of Stroke Risk Using Chads2 And Cha2ds2-Vasc Scoring In Elderly Patients With Non-Valvular Atrial Fibrillation
Stroke Risk Stratification in AF patients of can be done using CHADS2 (Congestive heart failure, Hypertension, Age ≥75, DM, prior Stroke/TIA [2 points] ); or CHA2DS2VASc2 (Congestive heart failure/left ventricular ejection fraction ≤35%, Hypertension, Age ≥75 [2 points], DM, prior Stroke/TIA/thromboembolism [2 points], Vascular disease, Age 65–74, Sex- female). Treatment options for Prevention of stroke includes Anti-coagulants (Vitamin K Antagonist-Warfarin, Acenocoumarol; and Newer Oral Anticoagulant- Dabigatran) and anti-platelets (Aspirin and Clopidogrel).
Source: Value in Health - November 1, 2014 Category: Global & Universal Authors: T. Raj, S. Bonthu, S.R. Mallayasamy Source Type: research

Novel oral anticoagulants: too good to be true?
It is fair to say that the pharmacological therapy of cardiovascular disease has not been an area of spectacular growth in recent years. Little has happened in the treatment of hypertension and heart failure. There has been interest in the development of antiplatelet drugs in acute coronary syndromes and percutaneous interventions, but not in long-term cardiovascular prevention to compete with aspirin and clopidogrel. The one major area of intense interest has been the novel oral anticoagulants (NOACs), dabigatran, rivaroxaban and apixaban. The first of these is a direct thrombin inhibitor, while the other two are blockers...
Source: Postgraduate Medical Journal - August 18, 2014 Category: Journals (General) Authors: Schachter, M. Tags: Editor's choice, Drugs: cardiovascular system, Stroke, Hypertension, Ischaemic heart disease, Arrhythmias Editorials Source Type: research

Abstract 336: Real-World Experiences with Novel Anticoagulants for AF: Initial Insights from ORBIT-AF Phase II Session Title: Poster Session III
Conclusions: Patients with new-onset AF are frequently treated with novel anticoagulants and these patients have lower risk scores than those with known AF transitioned to a novel drug. These data will provide insights into clinical management and patient centered outcomes among those treated with novel anticoagulants in real world practice settings.
Source: Circulation: Cardiovascular Quality and Outcomes - June 2, 2014 Category: Cardiology Authors: Steinberg, B. A., Milford-Beland, S., Ollis, D., Blanco, R., Ansell, J., Fonarow, G. C., Gersh, B., Go, A., Hylek, E., Kowey, P. R., Mahaffey, K. W., Thomas, L., Chang, P., Peterson, E. D., Piccini, J. P. Tags: Session Title: Poster Session III Source Type: research

Abstract 161: Atrial Fibrillation in India: Insights from the PINNACLE India Outpatient Registry Session Title: Poster Session I
Conclusion: AF is tough to diagnose since it is often asymptomatic and clinicians need many tests to confirm diagnosis. Lack of documentation or detection of AF and its associated conditions is a concern. AF can lead to life threatening problems such as stroke and heart failure. The surveillance of AF in India is important in order to identify opportunities for intervention. Continued data collection through the use of a cardiovascular registry can improve the understanding of AF in India.
Source: Circulation: Cardiovascular Quality and Outcomes - June 2, 2014 Category: Cardiology Authors: Glusenkamp, N. T., Risch, S. A., Kerkar, P., Kumar, G., Oetgen, W. J. Tags: Session Title: Poster Session I Source Type: research

Dabigatran etexilate for secondary stroke prevention: the first year experience from a multicenter short-term registry.
DISCUSSION: Our pilot data indicate that dabigatran appears to be safe for secondary stroke prevention during the first year of implementation of this therapy. However, high cost may limit the long-term treatment of AF patients with dabigatran, leading to early discontinuation. PMID: 24790645 [PubMed - as supplied by publisher]
Source: Adv Data - May 1, 2014 Category: Epidemiology Authors: Tsivgoulis G, Krogias C, Sands KA, Sharma VK, Katsanos AH, Vadikolias K, Papageorgiou SG, Heliopoulos I, Shiue H, Mitsoglou A, Liantinioti C, Athanasiadis D, Giannopoulos S, Piperidou C, Voumvourakis K, Alexandrov AV Tags: Ther Adv Neurol Disord Source Type: research

Dabigatran etexilate for secondary stroke prevention: the first year experience from a multicenter short-term registry
Discussion: Our pilot data indicate that dabigatran appears to be safe for secondary stroke prevention during the first year of implementation of this therapy. However, high cost may limit the long-term treatment of AF patients with dabigatran, leading to early discontinuation.
Source: Therapeutic Advances in Neurological Disorders - April 22, 2014 Category: Neurology Authors: Tsivgoulis, G., Krogias, C., Sands, K. A., Sharma, V. K., Katsanos, A. H., Vadikolias, K., Papageorgiou, S. G., Heliopoulos, I., Shiue, H., Mitsoglou, A., Liantinioti, C., Athanasiadis, D., Giannopoulos, S., Piperidou, C., Voumvourakis, K., Alexandrov, A. Tags: Original Research Source Type: research

Direct Oral Anticoagulants in Atrial Fibrillation
Atrial fibrillation (AF), the most frequent sustained arrhythmia, is associated with an increased risk of thromboembolic events. The risk of stroke depends on risk factors such as age, hypertension, heart failure, and vascular disease. Thus, antithrombotic therapy is a cornerstone in the management of AF. Warfarin is successfully used to reduce thromboembolic events. More recently, direct thrombin (dabigatran) and factor Xa (apixaban, edoxaban, rivaroxaban) inhibitors have been compared to warfarin in large randomized trials. All new substances have been shown to be non-inferior to warfarin concerning thromboembolic events...
Source: Seminars in Hematology - April 9, 2014 Category: Hematology Authors: Georg Noll, Sarah Noll, David Hürlimann Source Type: research

Early Adoption of Dabigatran and Its Dosing in US Patients With Atrial Fibrillation: Results From the Outcomes Registry for Better Informed Treatment of Atrial Fibrillation Health Services and Outcomes Research
Conclusions Patients receiving dabigatran were younger and at a lower risk of stroke and bleeding. Patients appeared to drive switching from warfarin, whereas clinical characteristics influenced de novo start of dabigatran. These data suggest cautious early uptake of dabigatran, and more careful attention to dosing adjustments is warranted. Clinical Trial Registration URL: Clinicaltrials.gov. Unique identifier: NCT01165710.
Source: JAHA:Journal of the American Heart Association - November 25, 2013 Category: Cardiology Authors: Steinberg, B. A., Holmes, D. N., Piccini, J. P., Ansell, J., Chang, P., Fonarow, G. C., Gersh, B., Mahaffey, K. W., Kowey, P. R., Ezekowitz, M. D., Singer, D. E., Thomas, L., Peterson, E. D., Hylek, E. M., The Outcomes Registry for Better Informed Treatme Tags: Health Services and Outcomes Research Source Type: research

Anticoagulation in Patients with Dilated Cardiomyopathy, Low Ejection Fraction, and Sinus Rhythm: Back to the Drawing Board
Summary Heart failure patients present an important thrombo‐embolic risk, including symptomatic or silent peripheral arterial embolism, pulmonary embolism, and stroke. Patients in sinus rhythm who have concomitant depressed (<35%) left ventricular ejection fraction have a 4% rate of embolic events. Several prospective randomized trials of anticoagulation in this group of patients were either underpowered or had a short period of follow‐up. Even though in two studies warfarin had a slight advantage over aspirin (in the WATCH and WARCEF trials), it was at the cost of an increased risk in major hemorrhage. To decrease ...
Source: Cardiovascular Therapeutics - September 12, 2013 Category: Cardiology Authors: Alexandru Nicolae Mischie, Valentin Chioncel, Ionel Droc, Crina Sinescu Tags: Short communication Source Type: research

Causes of Death and Influencing Factors in Patients with Atrial Fibrillation: A Competing Risk Analysis from the Randomized Evaluation of Long-Term Anticoagulant Therapy Study.
CONCLUSIONS: The majority of deaths are not related to stroke in a contemporary anticoagulated AF population. These results emphasize the need to identify interventions beyond effective anticoagulation, in order to further reduce mortality in AF. CLINICAL TRIAL REGISTRATION INFORMATION: http://www.clinicaltrials.gov. Identifier: NCT00262600. PMID: 24016454 [PubMed - as supplied by publisher]
Source: Circulation - September 9, 2013 Category: Cardiology Authors: Marijon E, Le Heuzey JY, Connolly S, Yang S, Pogue J, Brueckmann M, Eikelboom JW, Themeles E, Ezekowitz MD, Wallentin L, Yusuf S Tags: Circulation Source Type: research

Dabigatran compared with warfarin in patients with atrial fibrillation and symptomatic heart failure: a subgroup analysis of the RE-LY trial
Conclusions The overall benefits of dabigatran for stroke/SE prevention, and major and intracranial bleeding, relative to warfarin in the RE-LY trial were consistent in patients with and without HF.
Source: European Journal of Heart Failure - August 19, 2013 Category: Cardiology Authors: Ferreira, J., Ezekowitz, M. D., Connolly, S. J., Brueckmann, M., Fraessdorf, M., Reilly, P. A., Yusuf, S., Wallentin, L., on behalf of the RE-LY Investigators Tags: TREATMENT Source Type: research