Atrial Fibrillation

Atrial Fibrillation News

HRS Apixaban Cuts Stroke Risk in All Types of AF, Says ARISTOTLE The trial also had something to say about the degree of stroke risk according to type of atrial fibrillation--that is, whether paroxysmal or permanent/persistent.
Heartwire, May 16, 2012
Age at Menopause Likely Not Linked With AF Risk A new analysis of Framingham Heart Study data found no link between a woman's age at menopause and her risk of developing atrial fibrillation (AF).
Reuters Health Information, May 11, 2012

Another Aspirin Alternative? Dr. Hans-Christoph Diener reviews a subgroup analysis from the AVERROES trial, comparing apixaban with aspirin in patients with atrial fibrillation and previous stroke.
Medscape Neurology, April 5, 2012
Dronedarone and Permanent Afib: A Bad Match Commentary on this practice-changing study emphasized the results demonstrating that dronedarone should no longer be used in patients with permanent atrial fibrillation.
Faculty of 1000, March 30, 2012

An Update on Dabigatran and MI Risk
Medscape Neurology, February 28, 2012
Afib and Mortality in Severe Sepsis
Medscape Critical Care, February 9, 2012
Afib, Severe Sepsis, and the Risk for Stroke and Death
Medscape Pulmonary Medicine, December 22, 2011
Digoxin: Watch for Toxicity in Your Afib Patients!
Medscape Cardiology, December 9, 2011