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In older patients at high risk for stroke, intensive AF screening with an implantable loop recorder did not reduce stroke
Ann Intern Med. 2022 Jan 4. doi: 10.7326/J21-0011. Online ahead of print.ABSTRACTSvendsen JH, Diederichsen SZ, Højberg S, et al. Implantable loop recorder detection of atrial fibrillation to prevent stroke (The LOOP Study): a randomised controlled trial. Lancet. 2021;398:1507-16. 34469766.PMID:34978859 | DOI:10.7326/J21-0011
Source: Annals of Internal Medicine - January 3, 2022 Category: Internal Medicine Authors: Mohammed Yousufuddin Arshad Jahangir Source Type: research

Changing patterns of use of implantable cardiac monitors from 2011 to 2018 for a large commercially-insured U.S. population
We described the characteristics of individuals who received ICMs and the frequency of placements into 3 guideline concordance groups. We estimated the mean change per quarter in ICM placements (mean quarterly change in incidence rate per 1,000,000 patient-quarters at risk) for quarter (Q)1 2011 through Q1 2014, Q1 2014 to Q2 2014, and Q2 2014 through Q4 2018 for each guideline concordance group. The most common indications for categorizable ICM placement were syncope (24%), atrial fibrillation (11%), and stroke (11%). For each of the 3 guideline concordance groups except guideline unaddressed inpatient ICM placements, the...
Source: Medicine - December 23, 2021 Category: Internal Medicine Tags: Research Article: Observational Study Source Type: research

Efficiency and safety of ablation procedure for the treatment of atrial fibrillation in valve surgery: A PRISMA-compliant cumulative systematic review and meta-analysis
Background: Atrial fibrillation is the main complication of patients who suffer from valvular heart disease (VHD), which may lead to an increased susceptibility to ventricular tachycardia, atrial dysfunction, heart failure, and stroke. Therefore, seeking a safe and effective therapy is crucial in prolonging the lives of patients with VHD and improving their quality of life. Methods: Our target database included PubMed, Web of Science, Embase, and Cochrane Library, from which published articles were retrieved from inception to June 2020. We retrieved all randomized controlled trials (RCTs) that compared patients ...
Source: Medicine - December 17, 2021 Category: Internal Medicine Tags: Research Article: Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis Source Type: research

Application of transcranial direct current stimulation in cricopharyngeal dysfunction with swallowing apraxia caused by stroke: A case report
Rationale: Dysphagia is a common complication after stroke. The 2 types of dysphagia with cricopharyngeal dysfunction and swallowing apraxia after stroke are relatively rare and difficult to treat; however, there are few clinical case reports of cricopharyngeal dysfunction and swallowing apraxia after stroke. Patient concerns: A case of cricopharyngeal dysfunction and swallowing apraxia due to cerebral infarction caused by atrial fibrillation in a 63-year-old woman who was followed up for 1 year. Diagnoses: The patient was diagnosed with cricopharyngeal dysfunction and swallowing apraxia caused by strok...
Source: Medicine - December 3, 2021 Category: Internal Medicine Tags: Research Article: Clinical Case Report Source Type: research

Percutaneous Left Atrial Appendage Closure in a Patient with Diffuse Alveolar Hemorrhaging Associated with Anticoagulant Therapy and Atrial Fibrillation: A Case Report
Intern Med. 2021 Nov 27. doi: 10.2169/internalmedicine.8551-21. Online ahead of print.ABSTRACTDiffuse alveolar hemorrhaging (DAH) due to oral anticoagulation (OAC) is a life-threatening condition that leads to severe respiratory failure. There is a clinical dilemma in that OAC-induced DAH often forces the discontinuation of OAC therapy and the administration of high-dose corticosteroids, which increases the risk of stroke and cardiovascular events. We herein report the first case of OAC-induced DAH and atrial fibrillation (AF) in a patient who completely discontinued OAC therapy and high-dose corticosteroids after experien...
Source: Internal Medicine - November 29, 2021 Category: Internal Medicine Authors: Takaaki Ogoshi Masato Fukunaga Yu Suzuki Yusuke Taura Kazuhiro Yatera Source Type: research

Interventional treatment for acute cerebral infarction with large vessel occlusion combined with aortic arch interruption: A case report
Rationale: Aortic arch interruption is a type of congenital vascular malformation that is often observed in childhood. Most children die of congestive heart failure due to rapid deterioration. Children can only survive to adulthood if they have extremely rich collateral circulation. Cases of acute cerebral infarction with large vessel occlusion receiving interventional treatment in adult patients with interrupted aortic arch have not been reported. Patient concerns: A 55-year-old man with a history of atrial fibrillation and smoking but without a family history of stroke was admitted to our hospital with a 5-hou...
Source: Medicine - November 19, 2021 Category: Internal Medicine Tags: Research Article: Clinical Case Report Source Type: research

Prognostic value of GRACE and CHA2DS2-VASc score among patients with atrial fibrillation undergoing percutaneous coronary intervention
CONCLUSIONS: High GRACE score but not CHA2DS2-VASc score were both associated with an increased risk of MACEs after PCI in patients with AF. The GRACE and CHA2DS2-VASc scores have similar predictive performance for predicting all-cause mortality.Key messages:In patients with AF undergoing PCI, increasing GRACE but not CHA2DS2-VASc scores was independently associated high risk of MACEs.The GRACE score could also help identify patients at higher risk of stroke and major bleeding.Both GRACE and CHA2DS2-VASc scores showed good ability in the prediction of all-cause mortality.PMID:34791980 | DOI:10.1080/07853890.2021.2004321
Source: Annals of Medicine - November 18, 2021 Category: Internal Medicine Authors: Tingting Guo Ziwei Xi Hong Qiu Yong Wang Jianfeng Zheng Kefei Dou Bo Xu Shubin Qiao Weixian Yang Runlin Gao Source Type: research

Sepsis-driven atrial fibrillation and ischaemic stroke. Is there enough evidence to recommend anticoagulation?
Eur J Intern Med. 2021 Nov 8:S0953-6205(21)00361-7. doi: 10.1016/j.ejim.2021.10.022. Online ahead of print.ABSTRACTSepsis can lead to cardiac arrhythmias, of which the most common is atrial fibrillation (AF). Sepsis is associated with up to a six-fold higher risk of developing AF, where it occurs most commonly in the first 3 days of hospital admission. In many patients, AF detected during sepsis is the first documented episode of AF, either as an unmasking of sub-clinical AF or as a newly developed arrhythmia. In the short term, sepsis that is complicated by AF leads to longer hospital stays and an increased risk of inpati...
Source: European Journal of Internal Medicine - November 12, 2021 Category: Internal Medicine Authors: Isuru Induruwa Eleanor Hennebry James Hennebry Mrinal Thakur Elizabeth Warburton Kayvan Khadjooi Source Type: research

Perceptions and knowledge gaps on CHA < sub > 2 < /sub > DS < sub > 2 < /sub > -VASc score components: a joint survey of Chinese clinicians and clinical pharmacists
CONCLUSIONS: Chinese medical professionals, especially EPs and GPs, revealed a lack of knowledge and insufficient skills for CHA2DS2-VASc scores and their components. Improvements in the awareness of the CHA2DS2-VASc score and its detailed scoring criteria are urgently needed for Chinese medical professionals. Therefore, education programs concerning the introduction of stroke risk evaluation for AF patients and the development of referencing scoring tools are necessary.PMID:34694951 | DOI:10.1080/00325481.2021.1996815
Source: Postgraduate Medicine - October 25, 2021 Category: Internal Medicine Authors: Chi Zhang Long Shen Mang-Mang Pan Ying-Li Zheng Zhi-Chun Gu Hou-Wen Lin Source Type: research

Colchicine-new horizons for an ancient drug
Eur J Intern Med. 2021 Oct 14:S0953-6205(21)00332-0. doi: 10.1016/j.ejim.2021.10.002. Online ahead of print.ABSTRACTColchicine is an old, inexpensive, and relatively safe anti-inflammatory drug traditionally used in gout and over the last 50 years in familial Mediterranean fever. A search of all high-hierarchy studies (randomized controlled trials [RCTs], systematic reviews and meta-analysis of RCTs) over the last 20 years revealed myriad other evidence-based applications. Colchicine seems efficacious in the treatment of acute pericarditis and prevention of recurrences and the prevention of postcardiac injury syndrome and ...
Source: European Journal of Internal Medicine - October 18, 2021 Category: Internal Medicine Authors: Ami Schattner Source Type: research