Atrial Fibrillation

A new study found that mobile-based ECG screening for AF could improve health outcomes among American Indian adults who have historically endured greater health disparities.

Study authors warn that ASA added to a medication regimen may be unintentional and call on clinicians to assess patients on DOACs for concomitant ASA and deprescribe.

A recent meta-analysis suggests some sodium glucose cotransporter-2 inhibitor agents may protect against atrial and ventricular arrhythmias as well as sudden cardiac death in type 2 diabetes patients.

People who regularly consume just 1 alcoholic drink a day are at a 16% increased risk of atrial fibrillation compared to those who do not drink alcohol at all, a new study found.

AHA 2020: Daily supplementation with 2000 IU of vitamin D3/day and/or 840 mg omega-3 fatty acids/day did not reduce or increase risk of incident atrial fibrillation.

Preview days 4 and 5 of the American Heart Association 2020 live late-breaking science sessions. Decide what you need to watch and when.

What to watch during the AHA 2020 late-breaking science sessions? We break down the first 3 days of clinical trial presentations for you, here.

Patient is a 70-year-old woman who presents with biceps pain for 3 days. History includes atrial fibrillation. What's your diagnosis?

Deaths associated with atrial fibrillation have decreased, but it still takes an average of 2 years off a patient's life, according to a first-of-its-kind study.

Safety and efficacy of apixaban bested rivaroxaban in analysis of new users from a US nationwide commercial healthcare claims database.

A large Swedish cohort study suggests that when it come to risk of atrial fibrillation, there are differences in the way women and men respond to endurance training.

A new study finds that higher caffeine intake may decrease the risk of patients developing new onset atrial fibrillation. 

Evidence-based revisions to the AHA/ACC/HRS guidelines will affect management of your patients with atrial fibrillation. Do you know how? Find out with a quick quiz.

Andexxa, CABANA, and new AF score. Cardiologist and Patient Care author Payal Kohli, MD, highlights 3 pivotal developments from 2018. 

From "Danger of sepsis" to "Birthday today," the EHR covers it all. Will a popup on prescribing anticoagulation catch on?

A 20-year observational study of nearly 7000 elite athletes found only 0.3% developed atrial fibrillation. Is it time to think differently?

Use of opioids in therapeutic doses in a large population of young veterans was linked to new-onset atrial fibrillation in a study reported at the AHA Scientific Sessions 2018.

A new study reveals the notable impact of the variation in published stroke rates on the net clinical benefit of anticoagulation in atrial fibrillation.

The popular CHA2DS2-Vasc stroke risk calculator has its detractors. But will a newly proposed scoring system have a significant clinical impact?

Right atrial ablation for atrial flutter is associated with a surprisingly high rate of serious, sometimes fatal, complications. News from ESC 2018.

The future role of aspirin in primary prevention of cardiovascular disease is unclear, and not for lack of scrutiny at ESC 2018.

The patient is an elderly man with ESRD on dialysis who goes into atrial fibrillation during fistula declotting. How to proceed?

Results of a new study may prompt you to rethink how you approach anticoagulation for these 2 arrhythmias. Are they 1 entity, or 2?

A new study clears up a lingering question about the novel oral anticoagulants, VKAs, and risk of MI.

The first study of its kind found ablation strategies used in normal hearts are safe, effective, and yield good results.

Is there a link between stroke knowledge and OAC preferences in patients with AF? According to a new study, yes. 

Brush up on your oral anticoagulation basics with answers to three key questions we posed to cardiologist and Patient Care board member Payal Kohli, MD.

Results of the CABANA study (atrial fibrillation) are up for evaluation. How did the trial work and could it change your thoughts on AF treatment?

And it's very good news for clinicians who routinely recite the pros/cons of direct oral anticoagulation to their patients with atrial fibrillation.  

Nuts have proven, once again, that they are one of the leading heart-healthy foods.