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Risk of Cardiovascular Events and Incident Atrial Fibrillation in Patients without Prior Atrial Fibrillation: Implications for Expanding the Indications for Anticoagulation
Conclusions Patients without diagnosed AF but with certain risk factors were at a particularly high cardiovascular risk and may require new prevention approaches. In addition to the ongoing trials, future trials in other high-risk populations, e.g., diabetes and chronic kidney disease may be warranted.
Source: American Heart Journal - February 10, 2018 Category: Cardiology Source Type: research

Vitamin K antagonists for stroke prevention in hemodialysis patients with atrial fibrillation: a systematic review and meta-analysis
Conclusion Our meta-analysis revealed a trend for a reduction of the risk of ischemic stroke in hemodialysis patients with AF treated with VKA. The true protective effect may have been underestimated, owing to inclusion of low-risk patients not expected to benefit from anticoagulation and to suboptimal anticoagulation. However, assessment of the overall effect of VKA in hemodialysis patients should also take into account the increased risk of bleeding, in particular of hemorrhagic stroke. Whether new oral anticoagulants provide a better benefit–risk ratio in hemodialysis patients should be the subject of future trials.
Source: American Heart Journal - October 4, 2016 Category: Cardiology Source Type: research