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Early Care by Cardiologist May Lower Stroke Risk for A-Fib Patients
They're likelier to prescribe blood thinners than primary care doctors, study findsSource: HealthDay Related MedlinePlus Pages: Atrial Fibrillation, Stroke
Source: MedlinePlus Health News - June 26, 2017 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news
Better Treatment Might Prevent Hundreds of Thousands of Strokes
Study says too many people aren't getting meds to fight atrial fibrillation, a major cause of these attacks Source: HealthDay Related MedlinePlus Pages: Atrial Fibrillation, Blood Thinners, Stroke
Source: MedlinePlus Health News - May 15, 2017 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news
Are Blood Thinners Overused in Patients with Irregular Heartbeat?
Those with low stroke risk might not benefit, new study contendsSource: HealthDay
Related MedlinePlus Pages: Atrial Fibrillation, Blood Thinners
Source: MedlinePlus Health News - March 17, 2017 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news
Many with Irregular Heartbeat Not on Meds They Need: Study
More than 80 percent of patients who suffered a stroke weren't getting adequate anti-clotting therapy
Source: HealthDay
Related MedlinePlus Pages: Atrial Fibrillation, Blood Thinners, Stroke
Source: MedlinePlus Health News - March 14, 2017 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news
Many with Common Irregular Heartbeat Unaware of Stroke Risk
Study finds gaps in what patients know about atrial fibrillation
Source: HealthDay
Related MedlinePlus Pages: Atrial Fibrillation, Stroke
Source: MedlinePlus Health News - November 16, 2016 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news
Alcohol May Damage the Heart -- At Least for Some
Booze linked to atrial fibrillation, a dangerous condition that raises stroke risk
Source: HealthDay
Related MedlinePlus Pages: Alcohol, Heart Diseases
Source: MedlinePlus Health News - September 14, 2016 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news
Heart Rhythm Disorder May Be Tied to Wider Range of Ills
Review links atrial fibrillation to increased risk for heart and kidney problems, not just stroke
Source: HealthDay
Related MedlinePlus Pages: Atrial Fibrillation, Heart Failure, Stroke
Source: MedlinePlus Health News - September 7, 2016 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news
Irregular Heartbeat More Deadly in Blacks
They were twice as likely to suffer stroke, heart failure and death than whites with atrial fibrillationSource: HealthDay
Related MedlinePlus Pages: African American Health, Atrial Fibrillation, Stroke
Source: MedlinePlus Health News - June 22, 2016 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news
Aspirin Often Wrongly Prescribed for Atrial Fibrillation
Blood thinners -- not aspirin -- dramatically cut the risk of stroke, researchers say
Source: HealthDay
Related MedlinePlus Pages: Atrial Fibrillation, Blood Thinners
Source: MedlinePlus Health News - June 20, 2016 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news
Less Heart Care, More Strokes for Women?
Study reflects gender differences in treatment of atrial fibrillation
Source: HealthDay
Related MedlinePlus Pages: Atrial Fibrillation, Heart Disease in Women, Ischemic Stroke
Source: MedlinePlus Health News - June 9, 2016 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news
Women Less Likely to Get Blood Thinner for Irregular Heartbeat
They have a higher stroke risk from the condition than men, doctor notes
Source: HealthDay
Related MedlinePlus Pages: Atrial Fibrillation, Blood Thinners, Heart Disease in Women
Source: MedlinePlus Health News - June 8, 2016 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news
Many with Irregular Heartbeat Missing Out on Stroke-Preventing Treatments
Less than half at highest risk take recommended blood-thinning medication, study finds
Source: HealthDay
Related MedlinePlus Pages: Atrial Fibrillation, Blood Thinners, Stroke
Source: MedlinePlus Health News - March 16, 2016 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news
Irregular Heart Beat May Pose Bigger Threat to Women
Review found atrial fibrillation linked to higher risk of stroke, heart trouble, death in women
Source: HealthDay
Related MedlinePlus Pages: Atrial Fibrillation, Women's Health
Source: MedlinePlus Health News - January 20, 2016 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news
