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Atrial Fibrillation Linked To Faster Cognitive Decline, Even Without Stroke
People with atrial fibrillation tend to have faster cognitive decline, even among those who have not experienced a stroke, researchers from the University of Alabama at Birmingham reported in the June 5th issue of Neurology. Atrial fibrillation is an irregular heart rhythm caused by chaotic electrical signals, which are generated in the atria (chambers) of the heart. Atrial fibrillation raises the risk of stroke, heart failure, blood clots and other cardiovascular complications. Approximately 2.7 million people in the USA today live with atrial fibrillation...
Source: Health News from Medical News Today - June 6, 2013 Category: Consumer Health News Tags: Heart Disease Source Type: news
AF-Ablation Stroke Prevention Unaffected by Baseline RiskAF-Ablation Stroke Prevention Unaffected by Baseline Risk
Catheter ablation of atrial fibrillation cuts long-term stroke risk in patients with AF regardless of baseline CHADS2 score, according to a large, multicenter observational study. Heartwire
Source: Medscape Today Headlines - July 11, 2013 Category: Consumer Health News Tags: Cardiology News Source Type: news
ECG Abnormalities and Stroke IncidenceECG Abnormalities and Stroke Incidence
ECG plays an important role in detection of several stroke risk predictors including atrial fibrillation and left ventricular hypertrophy. What other gems can we glean from ECGs? Expert Review of Cardiovascular Therapy
Source: Medscape Today Headlines - August 28, 2013 Category: Consumer Health News Tags: Cardiology Journal Article Source Type: news
Remember to weigh up risks and benefits of new PBS-listed anticoagulants
NPS MedicineWise is reiterating safety messages around the newer anticoagulants dabigatran (Pradaxa) and apixaban (Eliquis) following their PBS listing for preventing stroke on 1 September 2013 - and again for rivaxabaran (Xarelto) which was PBS listed in August for the same purpose. These medicines will be subsidised by the Pharmaceutical Benefits Scheme (PBS) for preventing stroke in people with non-valvular atrial fibrillation, and may offer alternatives for some people...
Source: Health News from Medical News Today - September 4, 2013 Category: Consumer Health News Tags: Stroke Source Type: news
Treating AF: Reducing Stroke Risk With AblationTreating AF: Reducing Stroke Risk With Ablation
Drs. Ileana Piña and Hugh Calkins discuss recent findings suggesting that treating atrial fibrillation with catheter ablation can reduce the risk for stroke. Medscape Cardiology
Source: Medscape Today Headlines - November 4, 2013 Category: Consumer Health News Tags: Cardiology Commentary Source Type: news
In the first 30 days of warfarin use, risk of stroke increases among atrial fibrillation patients
Patients with atrial fibrillation - an irregular and often abnormally fast heartbeat- have nearly double the risk of suffering a stroke in the first 30 days after starting to take the anti-clotting drug warfarin compared to non-users, according to a study of over 70,000 patients.The study, published online in the European Heart Journal [1], found that the risk was particularly high in the first week after patients started to take the drug. In contrast, once the first 30 days had elapsed, the risk of a stroke was halved in patients taking warfarin compared to non-users.
Source: Health News from Medical News Today - December 24, 2013 Category: Consumer Health News Tags: Cardiovascular / Cardiology Source Type: news
Dabigatran Etexilate for Secondary Stroke PreventionDabigatran Etexilate for Secondary Stroke Prevention
While dabigatran has proven effective for reducing stroke risk in patients with nonvalvular atrial fibrillation, there is growing concern regarding potential adverse effects. What are the risks? Therapeutic Advances in Neurological Disorders
Source: Medscape Today Headlines - June 13, 2014 Category: Consumer Health News Tags: Neurology & Neurosurgery Journal Article Source Type: news
Cryptogenic Stroke and Atrial FibrillationCryptogenic Stroke and Atrial Fibrillation
Hans-Christoph Diener comments on 2 important new studies demonstrating that a significant proportion of patients with cryptogenic stroke have a treatable risk factor. Medscape Neurology
Source: Medscape Today Headlines - August 5, 2014 Category: Consumer Health News Tags: Neurology & Neurosurgery Commentary Source Type: news
PCPs Often Misestimate Stroke and Bleeding Risk in AFPCPs Often Misestimate Stroke and Bleeding Risk in AF
A new study indicated that PCPs often under- or overestimate stroke and bleeding risk in patients with atrial fibrillation and that oral anticoagulant dosages are often suboptimal. Medscape Medical News
Source: Medscape Medical News Headlines - October 27, 2015 Category: Consumer Health News Tags: Internal Medicine News Source Type: news
Secondary Stroke Prevention in Nonvalvular AF Secondary Stroke Prevention in Nonvalvular AF
This review offers evidence-based guidance to clinicians on appropriate stroke prevention therapies in patients with nonvalvular atrial fibrillation, along with a cost-effectiveness analysis.Southern Medical Journal
Source: Medscape Today Headlines - January 5, 2017 Category: Consumer Health News Tags: Cardiology Journal Article Source Type: news
Apixaban Ranks Highest for Stroke Prevention in Atrial Fibrillation Apixaban Ranks Highest for Stroke Prevention in Atrial Fibrillation
Apixaban ranks higher than other direct-acting oral anticoagulants (DOACs) for preventing stroke in patients with atrial fibrillation (AF), according to a network meta-analysis.Reuters Health Information
Source: Medscape Today Headlines - December 12, 2017 Category: Consumer Health News Tags: Neurology & Neurosurgery News Source Type: news
Stroke Risk Lower in Atrial Flutter Than Atrial Fibrillation Stroke Risk Lower in Atrial Flutter Than Atrial Fibrillation
The same stratification and treatment approaches are used for atrial fibrillation and atrial flutter in stroke prevention, but a new study suggests they should be assessed and treated differently.Medscape Medical News
Source: Medscape Medical News Headlines - August 8, 2018 Category: Consumer Health News Tags: Cardiology News Source Type: news
Anticoagulants for Stroke Prevention in AF and Severe CKD Anticoagulants for Stroke Prevention in AF and Severe CKD
A new review looks at the safety and efficacy of anticoagulant therapy for stroke prevention in patients with severe CKD and non-valvular atrial fibrillation.Current Opinion in Nephrology and Hypertension
Source: Medscape Today Headlines - October 24, 2018 Category: Consumer Health News Tags: Nephrology Journal Article Source Type: news
Stroke Risk Should Be Reassessed Annually in A-Fib Stroke Risk Should Be Reassessed Annually in A-Fib
The risk of stroke should be reassessed annually in patients with atrial fibrillation (AF), because CHA2DS2-VASc scores used to determine the need for anticoagulation commonly rise over time, researchers from Taiwan report.Reuters Health Information
Source: Medscape Medical News Headlines - January 4, 2019 Category: Consumer Health News Tags: Medscape Today News Source Type: news
Risk Stratification for Stroke in Atrial Fibrillation Risk Stratification for Stroke in Atrial Fibrillation
This review discusses the pathophysiology of atrial fibrillation and its role in thromboembolic stroke risk. What are the strengths and limitations of current risk stratification strategies?European Heart Journal
Source: Medscape Today Headlines - June 5, 2019 Category: Consumer Health News Tags: Cardiology Journal Article Source Type: news
