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Think Twice Before Quitting Oral Anticoagulants After Afib Ablation?
For people with atrial fibrillation (Afib or AF), stopping oral anticoagulation (OAC) after a "successful" catheter ablation ...
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Increased Risk of Adverse Events After Stopping Anticoagulation Post-Afib Ablation: JAMA
After IPTW adjustment, OAC discontinuation was linked to a higher incidence of thromboembolism (0.86 vs. 0.37 per 100 ...
It’s a risk factor for strokes and heart disease, but atrial fibrillation continues to remain neglected in India: experts
Atrial Fibrillation (Afib) is a common, yet serious heart condition that requires proper diagnosis and management strategies.
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Biomarker-Based Risk Score Better Predicts Stroke in AF Than Clinical Tools
A risk-assessment tool incorporating NT-proBNP and high-sensitivity troponin performs better than clinical scores for ...
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Use of Anticoagulation in Elderly Patients with Atrial Fibrillation Who Are at Risk for Falls
Objective: To evaluate data addressing use of anticoagulation in elderly patients with atrial fibrillation (AF), in particular those at risk of falls. Data Sources: Primary literature was ...
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How Differences in Afib Guidelines Influence Care
US and European guidelines for atrial fibrillation differ in subtle but important ways that are swaying treatment decisions.
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Need for Rethink of Discharge Medications After LAA Closure? EMERGE
With no differences between single or dual antiplatelet therapy or anticoagulants at 6 months, an RCT is warranted for ...
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Stopping blood thinners can increases stroke and heart attack risk
A new study from the University of Bath has found that for older adults with atrial fibrillation (AF), stopping blood ...