Botox Injections Explored to Cut Postop Atrial Fibrillation in Cardiac Surgery
Findings of early trials based on epicardial fat pad injections during cardiac surgery.
Diagnosis & Disease Information
Vitamin D Plus Calcium Supplementation May Not Modify Atrial Fibrillation Risk
Baseline serum 25(OH)D level was not predictive of long-term incident atrial fibrillation risk.
AF Patients With Cancer Less Likely to See Cardiologist
Those who do see a cardiologist are more likely to fill anticoagulant prescription and have reduced risk for stroke.
Family History Linked to Early-Onset A-Fib in Minorities
Probands of African or Hispanic/Latino descent with early-onset atrial fibrillation are more likely than European Americans to have a first-degree relative with AF.
CHEST Releases Guideline for Antithrombotic Therapy in Atrial Fibrillation
Patients with atrial fibrillation who have ≥1 non-sex CHA2DS2VASc stroke risk factor should receive oral anticoagulation as antithrombotic therapy.
Perspectives on USPSTF AF Screening Recommendation
Physicians weigh in on the need to develop a screening strategy.
USPSTF: Insufficient Evidence to Screen for Atrial Fibrillation
US Preventive Services Task Force says benefit unclear in asymptomatic, older patients.
Weight Loss Linked to Reversal of Atrial Fibrillation Progression
Increased weight loss with risk factor management associated with greater atrial fibrillation freedom.
Stroke, TIA Risk Remain High After Atrial Fibrillation Resolved
Patients with resolved atrial fibrillation have an increased risk for stroke or transient ischemic attack.
Antidepressants, depression may increase atrial fibrillation risks
According to research presented at the 2018 American Heart Association’s Epidemiology and Prevention/Lifestyle and Cardiometabolic Health Scientific Sessions in New Orleans.
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