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Increasing Use of Anticoagulants in Germany and Its Impact on Hospitalization for Intracranial Bleeding Data Report
Source: Circulation: Cardiovascular Quality and Outcomes - May 10, 2018 Category: Cardiology Authors: Gulker, J.-E., Kroger, K., Kowall, B., Dingelstadt, M., Stang, A. Tags: Atrial Fibrillation, Meta Analysis, Quality and Outcomes, Cerebrovascular Disease/Stroke, Intracranial Hemorrhage Data Report Source Type: research

Abstract 14: The Influence of Provider Specialty on Anticoagulation Prescription Fills and Stroke Risk in Atrial Fibrillation Patients With History of Cancer Session Title: Poster Session Reception: Young Investigator Award Semi-Finalists
Conclusion: AF patients with cancer were less likely to see a cardiologist, and less likely to fill an anticoagulant prescription than AF patients without cancer. However, cardiology involvement was associated with increased anticoagulant prescription fills and reduced risk of stroke, suggesting a beneficial role for cardiology providers to improve outcomes in AF patients with history of cancer.
Source: Circulation: Cardiovascular Quality and Outcomes - April 5, 2018 Category: Cardiology Authors: ONeal, W. T., Claxton, J., MacLehose, R., Chen, L., Bengtson, L. G., Chamberlain, A. M., Norby, F., Lutsey, P., Alonso, A. Tags: Session Title: Poster Session Reception: Young Investigator Award Semi-Finalists Source Type: research

Abstract 175: Atrial Fibrillation in the USF Resident Clinics: Quality-Driven Medical Therapy Session Title: Poster Session AM
Patients with atrial fibrillation (afib) have a high rate of serious complications including stroke and decompensated heart failure. While patients with afib are five times more likely to suffer a stroke in their lifetime than the general population, this risk can be reduced by 64% with appropriate anticoagulation using warfarin or approved novel oral anticoagulants (NOACs). Reducing the morbidity and mortality from excess strokes is a common interest nationwide due to unsustainable healthcare costs, increasing human resource gaps in medicine, and payment reforms that hold physicians and healthcare organizations financiall...
Source: Circulation: Cardiovascular Quality and Outcomes - April 5, 2018 Category: Cardiology Authors: Sadic, E. Tags: Session Title: Poster Session AM Source Type: research

Clinical Outcomes of Plavix and Generic Clopidogrel for Patients Hospitalized With an Acute Coronary Syndrome Original Articles
Conclusions: Generic clopidogrel was noninferior to Plavix with respect to the composite end point of death and recurrent hospitalization for ACS at 1 year among adults >65 years after an ACS hospitalization. Our findings support generic clopidogrel in ACS, which could lead to substantial healthcare cost savings.
Source: Circulation: Cardiovascular Quality and Outcomes - March 13, 2018 Category: Cardiology Authors: Ko, D. T., Krumholz, H. M., Tu, J. V., Austin, P. C., Stukel, T. A., Koh, M., Chong, A., de Melo, J. F., Jackevicius, C. A. Tags: Health Services, Mortality/Survival Original Articles Source Type: research

Sex-Specific Comparative Effectiveness of Oral Anticoagulants in Elderly Patients With Newly Diagnosed Atrial Fibrillation Original Articles
Conclusions— The reduced risk of ischemic stroke in patients taking rivaroxaban, compared with dabigatran and warfarin, seems to be limited to men, whereas the higher risk of bleeding seems to be limited to women.
Source: Circulation: Cardiovascular Quality and Outcomes - April 13, 2017 Category: Cardiology Authors: Palamaner Subash Shantha, G., Bhave, P. D., Girotra, S., Hodgson-Zingman, D., Mazur, A., Giudici, M., Chrischilles, E., Vaughan Sarrazin, M. S. Tags: Anticoagulants, Cerebrovascular Disease/Stroke Original Articles Source Type: research

Abstract 223: Impact of Differences in Once- vs Twice-Daily Medications Adherence on the Risk of Bleed and Stroke in Non-Valvular Atrial Fibrillation: Analysis of Randomized Trials and Claims Data Sources Session Title: Poster Session II
Conclusion: Among NVAF patients, better adherence to QD dosing was associated with a significantly lower stroke risk of QD but similar risk of bleed.
Source: Circulation: Cardiovascular Quality and Outcomes - March 31, 2017 Category: Cardiology Authors: McHorney, C. A., Peterson, E. D., Durkin, M., Ashton, V., Laliberte, F., Crivera, C., Sheikh, N., Germain, G., Schein, J. R., Xiao, Y., Lefebvre, P. Tags: Session Title: Poster Session II Source Type: research

Abstract 236: Coronary Artery Procedures in the Cardiac Catheterization Laboratory After Overnight Call: Are Patients at Higher Risk? Session Title: Poster Session II
Conclusion: There were greater procedural complications when performed post-call compared to no post-call; however, when adjusting for significant baseline variables, there was no significant difference seen between groups. Taking into consideration factors that contributed to procedural complications most likely will improve patient outcomes.
Source: Circulation: Cardiovascular Quality and Outcomes - March 31, 2017 Category: Cardiology Authors: Boudoulas, K. D., Pederzolli, A., Nagaraja, H., Kahaly, O., Magorien, R., Mazzaferri, E. Tags: Session Title: Poster Session II Source Type: research

Abstract 244: Revision of the Consent Form for Coronary Angiography Procedures Session Title: Poster Session II
Conclusion: In a representative assessment of coronary angiography and PCI outcomes, some major complications are higher that those reported in international literature. Significant access site bleeding was low, likely explained by the high prevalence of radial procedures. Future iterations of the patient information sheet and consent form may be improved by providing personalized risks.
Source: Circulation: Cardiovascular Quality and Outcomes - March 31, 2017 Category: Cardiology Authors: Tavella, R., Halliday, L., Arstall, M., Worthley, M., Chew, D., Zeitz, C., Beltrame, J. F. Tags: Session Title: Poster Session II Source Type: research

Abstract 089: Can Medical Claims Accurately Assess Cardiovascular and Bleeding Events in an All-Aged Post-Myocardial Infarction Population? Insights Fom the TRANSLATE-ACS Study Session Title: Poster Session I
Conclusion: Event rates at 1 year were lower for MI, stroke and bleeding when using administrative claims to identify events in comparison with physician adjudication. Administrative claims diagnoses are modestly accurate in identifying recurrent MI and stroke admissions but have limited accuracy in identifying bleeding events, which suggests that an alternative approach is needed to ensure good safety surveillance in cardiovascular studies.
Source: Circulation: Cardiovascular Quality and Outcomes - March 31, 2017 Category: Cardiology Authors: Guimaraes, P. O., Krishnamoorthy, A., Kaltenbach, L. A., Anstrom, K. J., Effron, M. B., Mark, D. B., McCollam, P. L., Davidson-Ray, L., Peterson, E. D., Wang, T. Y. Tags: Session Title: Poster Session I Source Type: research

Abstract 127: Differences in Care Patterns, Health Status, and Outcomes of Atrial Fibrillation in Patients With and Without Diabetes: Findings From the ORBIT-AF Registry Session Title: Poster Session I
Conclusions: Among patients with AF, diabetes was associated with worse AF symptoms and lower quality of life, as well an increased risk of death and hospitalizations, but not with the risk of thromboembolic or bleeding events.
Source: Circulation: Cardiovascular Quality and Outcomes - March 31, 2017 Category: Cardiology Authors: Echouffo Tcheugui, J. B., Shrader, P., Thomas, L., Gersh, B. J., Kowey, P., Mahaffey, K. W., Singer, D. E., Hylek, E. M., Go, A. S., Peterson, E. D., Piccini, J. P., Fonarow, G. C. F. C. Tags: Session Title: Poster Session I Source Type: research

Abstract 159: Evaluation of Clinical Outcomes among Nonvalvular Atrial Fibrillation Patients Treated With Warfarin or Rivaroxaban Stratified by Presence or Absence of CKD in a Claims Database Session Title: Poster Session II
Conclusions: This study suggests that, in an adult population with NVAF, rivaroxaban-treated patients had fewer ischemic strokes across all patients, including patients with renal impairment. Rivaroxaban-treated patients also had significantly better outcomes for the composite (VTE, MI, or stroke) measure across all groups. Bleeding rates were comparable across all groups.
Source: Circulation: Cardiovascular Quality and Outcomes - March 31, 2017 Category: Cardiology Authors: Weir, M. R., Haskell, L., Berger, J. S., Ashton, V., Laliberte, F., Crivera, C., Brown, K., Lefebvre, P., Schein, J. Tags: Session Title: Poster Session II Source Type: research

Abstract 160: Impact of Medication Adherence on Risk of Stroke, Major Bleeding and Other Outcomes in Atrial Fibrillation Patients Using Novel Oral Anticoagulants (Dabigatran and Rivaroxaban) Session Title: Poster Session II
Conclusion: In our sample, adherence to NOACs was associated with a reduction in stroke and DVTPE risk but did not substantially increase bleeding risk. Further studies with newer NOACs are warranted.
Source: Circulation: Cardiovascular Quality and Outcomes - March 31, 2017 Category: Cardiology Authors: Deshpande, C. G., Willey Temkin, C., Laforge, R., Kogut, S. Tags: Session Title: Poster Session II Source Type: research

Effectiveness of Left Atrial Appendage Exclusion Procedures to Reduce the Risk of Stroke: A Systematic Review of the Evidence Original Articles
Conclusions— There is limited evidence that the Watchman device may be noninferior to long-term OAC in selected patients. Data on effectiveness of LAA exclusion devices is lacking in patients ineligible for long-term OAC. Percutaneous LAA devices are associated with high rates of procedure-related harms. Although surgical LAA exclusion during heart surgery does not seem to add incremental harm, there is insufficient evidence of benefit.
Source: Circulation: Cardiovascular Quality and Outcomes - July 18, 2016 Category: Cardiology Authors: Noelck, N., Papak, J., Freeman, M., Paynter, R., Low, A., Motuapuaka, M., Kondo, K., Kansagara, D. Tags: Atrial Fibrillation, Anticoagulants, Cardiovascular Surgery, Complications, Ischemic Stroke Original Articles Source Type: research

Use of Contraindicated Antiplatelet Medications in the Setting of Percutaneous Coronary Intervention: Insights From the Veterans Affairs Clinical Assessment, Reporting, and Tracking Program Original Articles
Conclusions— In this national cohort, 18% of patients undergoing PCI had contraindications to common antiplatelet medications. Approximately 6% of those patients received a contraindicated medication with attendant bleeding risk, although this did not translate into significantly higher risk of 30-day mortality. Continued efforts to reduce contraindicated medication use may help avoid periprocedural complications.
Source: Circulation: Cardiovascular Quality and Outcomes - July 18, 2016 Category: Cardiology Authors: Barnes, G. D., Stanislawski, M. A., Liu, W., Baron, A. E., Armstrong, E. J., Ho, P. M., Klein, A., Maddox, T. M., Nallamothu, B. K., Rumsfeld, J. S., Tsai, T. T., Bradley, S. M. Tags: Platelets, Anticoagulants, Percutaneous Coronary Intervention, Stent, Quality and Outcomes Original Articles Source Type: research

Safety and Use of Anticoagulation After Aortic Valve Replacement With Bioprostheses: A Meta-Analysis Original Articles
Conclusions— Contrary to the current guidelines, a meta-analysis of previous studies suggests that anticoagulation in the setting of an aortic bioprosthesis significantly increases bleeding risk without a favorable effect on thromboembolic events. Larger, randomized controlled studies should be performed to further guide this clinical practice.
Source: Circulation: Cardiovascular Quality and Outcomes - May 16, 2016 Category: Cardiology Authors: Riaz, H., Alansari, S. A. R., Khan, M. S., Riaz, T., Raza, S., Luni, F. K., Khan, A. R., Riaz, I. B., Krasuski, R. A. Tags: Anticoagulants, Aortic Valve Replacement/Transcatheter Aortic Valve Implantation Original Articles Source Type: research

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