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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

Just one stroke risk factor signals anticoagulation need in AF
The risk of stroke or systemic embolism is significantly increased in atrial fibrillation patients with just one risk factor apart from gender, say researchers.
Source: MedWire News - June 1, 2016 Category: Consumer Health News Tags: Arrhythmia Source Type: news

Alcohol plus heart rhythm disorder ups stroke risk: Study
HealthDay News Excessive alcohol consumption and age may increase risk of stroke in people with a common heart rhythm disorder called atrial fibrillation, a new study finds.
Source: Health News - UPI.com - September 2, 2016 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news

Many with irregular heartbeat unaware of stroke risk
HealthDay News Nearly one-third of Americans newly diagnosed with atrial fibrillation don't realize the condition puts them at increased risk for stroke, a new study finds.
Source: Health News - UPI.com - November 16, 2016 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

Stroke FIVE times more likely if you suffer with THIS condition - are YOU being treated?
STROKE risk is five times more likely in patients who suffer with an irregular heartbeat - a condition known as atrial fibrillation.
Source: Daily Express - Health - June 13, 2017 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news

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

Early cardiology care linked to lower stroke risk in afib patients
Research by Stanford University found that patients with atrial fibrillation who received early cardiology care had a reduced risk of stroke.
Source: Health News - UPI.com - June 27, 2017 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news

Medical News Today: A-fib patients at lower stroke, death risk with early cardiology care
Receiving cardiology care within 90 days of atrial fibrillation diagnosis may lower patients' stroke and death risks by up to 11 percent, study finds.
Source: Health News from Medical News Today - June 27, 2017 Category: Consumer Health News Tags: Cardiovascular / Cardiology Source Type: news

Early cardiology care linked to lower stroke risk in afib patients
Research by Stanford University found that patients with atrial fibrillation who received early cardiology care had a reduced risk of stroke.
Source: Health News - UPI.com - June 27, 2017 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news

Stroke risk factor: Patients with THIS heart condition could experience one again
A STROKE happening once is serious, but it's especially concerning if it happens twice. However, scientist have identified how to predict if atrial fibrillation will cause it to happen again.
Source: Daily Express - Health - July 3, 2017 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news

Stroke warning: Reduce your risk by eating this sweet treat
STROKE can be a complication of suffering from atrial fibrillation - a type of irregular heartbeat. However, eating chocolate can reduce your risk of the latter heart condition, according to a new study.
Source: Daily Express - Health - July 31, 2017 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news

Eating nuts can lower the risk of irregular heartbeat, a major cause of stroke, a new study finds
Research has found that eating nuts at least three times a week was associated with an 18% reduced risk of atrial fibrillation, a heart condition that's a major cause of stroke.
Source: the Mail online | Health - May 25, 2018 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news

Even 'resolved' atrial fibrillation carries increased stroke risk
(Reuters Health) - Even when the heart rhythm disorder known as atrial fibrillation goes away after treatment, patients' risk of stroke may still be higher than average, a large UK study suggests.
Source: Reuters: Health - June 20, 2018 Category: Consumer Health News Tags: healthNews Source Type: news

Cheap drug hope for 500,000 at risk of stroke
HALF a million Britons who are unknowingly at risk of a fatal stroke caused by an irregular heartbeat could be saved by cheap clot-busting drugs, according to research. A study in the European Heart Journal found that 4,000 strokes were prevented in England between 2015 and 2016 among patients with atrial fibrillation , a heart rhythm disorder, by taking anti-coagulants such as warfarin.
Source: Daily Express - Health - July 5, 2018 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news