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Closing left atrial appendage reduces stroke risk from AFib
For patients with atrial fibrillation (AFib), a common heart rhythm disorder, closing the area of the heart known as the left atrial appendage as an add-on procedure during cardiac surgery was associated with a 40 percent reduction in the risk of thromboembolism (a condition when a blood clot forms and blocks an artery, which can cause a stroke or other complications) according to an observational study.
Source: ScienceDaily Headlines - March 20, 2017 Category: Science Source Type: news
New study finds antithrombotic therapy has no benefit for low-risk atrial fibrillation patients
Findings from a large, community-based study show that antithrombotic therapy doesn ' t decrease low-risk atrial fibrillation patients ' risk of suffering a stroke within five years.
Source: ScienceDaily Headlines - March 17, 2017 Category: Science Source Type: news
Underuse of anti-clotting therapies common among patients with atrial fibrillation who have a stroke
Inadequate use of anticoagulation therapies was prevalent among patients with atrial fibrillation who experienced a stroke, according to a study.
Source: ScienceDaily Headlines - March 14, 2017 Category: Science Source Type: news
How safe and effective are new drugs for stroke prevention?
For decades, warfarin was the only oral blood thinner available to reduce the risk of stroke for patients with atrial fibrillation. Warfarin use is cumbersome, because it requires ongoing blood test to monitor the effect and has numerous drug and food interaction. Now a number of non-vitamin K antagonist oral anticoagulant (NOAC) drugs are available for patients with atrial fibrillation and claim to revolutionize the care for patients with atrial fibrillation.
Source: ScienceDaily Headlines - October 3, 2016 Category: Science Source Type: news
Alcohol-related hospitalization associated with doubled stroke risk in atrial fibrillation
Alcohol-related hospitalization is associated with a doubled risk of ischemic stroke risk in patients with non-valvular atrial fibrillation, according to a new study. The observational study was conducted in more than 25,000 non-valvular atrial fibrillation patients at low risk of stroke.
Source: ScienceDaily Headlines - August 27, 2016 Category: Science Source Type: news
Blacks with AFib at greater risk for adverse outcomes
Blacks with atrial fibrillation have nearly double the risk of stroke, heart failure, coronary heart disease and mortality from all causes than their white counterparts, new research shows.
Source: ScienceDaily Headlines - June 22, 2016 Category: Science Source Type: news
Being female increases stroke hospitalization risk by 23% in atrial fibrillation patients
A 15 year study in 1.1 million patients with atrial fibrillation has found that women are 23% more likely to be hospitalized for acute ischemic stroke than men.
Source: ScienceDaily Headlines - June 9, 2016 Category: Science Source Type: news
Female heart patients less likely to get blood thinning therapy
Female atrial fibrillation patients are less likely than their male counterparts to receive blood thinning therapies to prevent stroke, say researchers.
Source: ScienceDaily Headlines - May 31, 2016 Category: Science Source Type: news
Well-managed warfarin therapy associated with low risk of complications in patients with atrial fibrillation
The efficacy and safety of well-managed warfarin therapy in patients with nonvalvular atrial fibrillation has been the focus of recent study. Atrial fibrillation is a strong independent risk factor for ischemic stroke.
Source: ScienceDaily Headlines - April 20, 2016 Category: Science Source Type: news
Poor patient warfarin knowledge may increase risk of deadly side effects
Patients have poor knowledge of warfarin which may increase their risk of serious side effects, according to research. Warfarin is given to patients at increased risk of blood clots from conditions such as atrial fibrillation or a mechanical heart valve. It 'thins the blood' by slowing down the anticoagulation effect of vitamin K, thereby increasing the time it takes blood to clot and reducing the risk of stroke. Taking too much warfain raises the risk of bleeding.
Source: ScienceDaily Headlines - April 15, 2016 Category: Science Source Type: news
Death of partner linked to heightened risk of irregular heartbeat for up to a year later
The death of a partner is linked to a heightened risk of developing an irregular heartbeat otherwise known as atrial fibrillation -- itself a risk factor for stroke and heart failure -- for up to a year afterwards, finds new research.
Source: ScienceDaily Headlines - April 6, 2016 Category: Science Source Type: news
Pacemakers identify atrial fibrillation and enable initiation of stroke prevention
Pacemakers identify atrial fibrillation and enable initiation of anticoagulation to prevent strokes, according to new research.
Source: ScienceDaily Headlines - October 17, 2015 Category: Science Source Type: news
Atrial fibrillation after surgery increases risk of heart attacks, strokes
An irregular heartbeat following surgery known as post-operative atrial fibrillation (POAF) often is dismissed as a transient phenomenon. But a study has found that POAF can significantly increase the risk of heart attack or stroke during the first 12 months after surgery.
Source: ScienceDaily Headlines - May 18, 2015 Category: Science Source Type: news
Some atrial fibrillation patients receive unnecessary blood thinners
About a quarter of all atrial fibrillation patients at the lowest risk for stroke receive unnecessary blood thinners from cardiology specialists, according to researchers, and these providers must be made aware of the resulting potential health risks.
Source: ScienceDaily Headlines - April 13, 2015 Category: Science Source Type: news
Guidelines suggest blood thinners for more women, seniors with AFib
Nearly all women and people over 65 in the U.S. with atrial fibrillation are advised to take blood thinners under new guidelines. Atrial fibrillation, or AFib, is an irregular heartbeat that can lead to blood clots, stroke, heart failure and other heart-related complications. It affects about 2.7 million people in the U.S. Anticoagulant drugs help prevent blood from clotting and potentially causing stroke.
Source: ScienceDaily Headlines - March 2, 2015 Category: Science Source Type: news
