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November 29, 2022
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Factor Xa inhibitor use linked to risk for ILD in patients with atrial fibrillation

Factor Xa inhibitor use linked to risk for ILD in patients with atrial fibrillation

In patients with nonvalvular atrial fibrillation receiving oral anticoagulants, factor Xa inhibitors appeared associated with increased risk for interstitial lung disease, according to a study published in JAMA Network Open.

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November 26, 2022
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Socioeconomic circumstances affect AF recurrence after ablation

Socioeconomic circumstances affect AF recurrence after ablation

Among Danish patients with atrial fibrillation who underwent ablation, those living alone, with lower educational attainment or with lower family income were more likely to have a recurrence of AF, researchers reported.

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November 23, 2022
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INVICTUS

INVICTUS

Vitamin K antagonist vs. rivaroxaban (Xarelto, Janssen/Bayer) for reducing rate of ischemic stroke and mortality in adults with rheumatic heart disease-associated atrial fibrillation.

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November 23, 2022
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BEAGLE

BEAGLE

Artificial intelligence-enabled ECG-based screening tool for improving the diagnosis of unrecognized atrial fibrillation and stroke prevention.

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November 22, 2022
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Arrhythmias common in patients with syncope

Arrhythmias common in patients with syncope

CHICAGO — Among patients with a history of syncope who had ambulatory ECG monitoring, nearly four of five had an arrhythmia, researchers reported at the American Heart Association Scientific Sessions.

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November 21, 2022
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AF screening may lower cost, increase QALYs in older adults

AF screening may lower cost, increase QALYs in older adults

Atrial fibrillation screening in older patients in Sweden was associated with lower cost after 3 years and a gain in quality-adjusted life-years compared with not screening, according to data published in the European Heart Journal.

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November 19, 2022
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In hospitalized patients with AF, discharge on anticoagulation varies by race

In hospitalized patients with AF, discharge on anticoagulation varies by race

Among patients hospitalized with atrial fibrillation, Black patients were less likely to be discharged while taking anticoagulant therapy, and direct oral anticoagulants in particular, than white patients, researchers reported.

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November 09, 2022
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Shared decision-making tool aids in AF-related stroke prevention: ENHANCE-AF

Shared decision-making tool aids in AF-related stroke prevention: ENHANCE-AF

CHICAGO — Compared with usual care, a shared decision-making pathway reduced decisional conflict associated with the use of anticoagulation for stroke prevention in atrial fibrillation at 1 month, according to the ENHANCE-AF study.

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November 07, 2022
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Initial cryoballoon ablation strategy bests drug therapy for long-term AF progression

Initial cryoballoon ablation strategy bests drug therapy for long-term AF progression

CHICAGO — Initial treatment of paroxysmal AF with cryoballoon ablation lowered the incidence of AF progression by 75% at 3 years compared with antiarrhythmic drugs, according to results of the PROGRESSIVE-AF study.

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November 04, 2022
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N-acetylcysteine does not decrease AF incidence after CABG

N-acetylcysteine does not decrease AF incidence after CABG

N-acetylcysteine, an antioxidant supplement, administered with carvedilol did not prevent postoperative atrial fibrillation in patients who underwent CABG compared with carvedilol alone, data from a single-center study show.

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