Atrial Fibrillation

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Anticoagulation Therapy Following Intracranial Hemorrhage in Atrial Fibrillation

Researchers examined the effect of anticoagulation therapy in patients with atrial fibrillation on risk for severe thrombotic events and severe hemorrhage events.

Sleep-Disordered Breathing Associated With Atrial Fibrillation Recurrence

A study was conducted to determine the relationship between undiagnosed sleep-disordered breathing and AF recurrence following catheter ablation.

Anticoagulation May Reduce Thromboembolic Risk in Liver Disease and Atrial Fibrillation

A study was conducted to evaluate the relationship between thromboembolism and bleeding and use of oral anticoagulation therapy in patients with AF and liver disease.

FDA to Review Wearable Furosemide Delivery System for Outpatient Use

Furoscix is a wearable, pre-programmed on-body furosemide delivery system for outpatient self-administration.

Non-AF Stroke Heart Syndrome, Left Atrial Volume Index, and AF Detected After Stroke

A retrospective analysis was conducted to determine the link between markers of cardiac injury, atrial fibrillation detected after stroke, and risk for stroke.

Mortality and Incidence of New-Onset Atrial Arrhythmias in Patients With COVID-19

Investigators examined in-hospital mortality in patients hospitalized with COVID-19 with new-onset atrial arrhythmias and history of atrial arrhythmias.

Dementia Risk in Patients With Atrial Fibrillation Tied to Diabetes, Stroke

Researchers sought to assess the risk factors for dementia in older adults with atrial fibrillation.

High Morbidity and Mortality in Patients Admitted With a First-Episode Electrical Storm

Investigators assessed the burden of arrhythmia recurrence and in-hospital outcomes in patients hospitalized for electrical storm.

One-Year Transcatheter Left Atrial Appendage Occlusion Outcomes in the US

Researchers sought to determine the 1-year clinical outcomes in patients who receive transcatheter left atrial appendage occlusion.

Low Voltage-Guided Posterior Wall Ablation in Persistent AF: 5-Year Survival Data

A study was conducted to compare long-term arrhythmia free outcomes following posterior wall ablation with either the presence or absence of low-voltage.