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Refining Stroke Prediction in Atrial  Fibrillation Patients by Addition of African-American Ethnicity to CHA 2 DS 2 -VASc Score
Conclusions In patients> 65 years of age with newly diagnosed AF, the addition of ethnicity to CHA2DS2-VASc score  significantly improved stroke prediction.
Source: Journal of the American College of Cardiology - July 26, 2016 Category: Cardiology Source Type: research

Time to Cost-Effectiveness Following Stroke Reduction Strategies in AF Warfarin Versus NOACs Versus LAA Closure
ConclusionsBoth NOACs and LAAC with the Watchman device were cost-effective relative to warfarin, but LAAC was also found to be cost-effective and to offer better value relative to NOACs. The results of this analysis should be considered when formulating policy and practice guidelines for stroke prevention in AF.
Source: Journal of the American College of Cardiology - December 14, 2015 Category: Cardiology Source Type: research

Readmissions After Carotid Artery Revascularization in the Medicare Population
ConclusionsAlmost 10% of Medicare patients undergoing carotid revascularization were readmitted within 30 days of discharge. Compared with CEA, CAS was associated with a greater readmission risk. However, hospitals' RSRR did not differ by their proportional CAS use.
Source: Journal of the American College of Cardiology - April 6, 2015 Category: Cardiology Source Type: research