Atrial Fibrillation

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Prophylactic PPI Use Appears Safe During Anticoagulant Therapy

Use of pantoprazole for up to three years to prevent upper gastrointestinal events in patients receiving anticoagulant therapy with aspirin and/or rivaroxaban has a similar safety profile to placebo except for an increased risk for enteric infections.

Dietary Vitamin K Improves Anticoagulation Stability in Patients Taking Warfarin

Increasing vitamin K intake through dietary strategies improves the anticoagulation stability of warfarin-treated patients.

Burden of New-Onset Atrial Fibrillation Considerable After TAVI, AVR

The burden of new-onset atrial fibrillation is considerable following TAVI and SAVR.

β-Blockers Attenuate Physiological Response to Stress in Atrial Fibrillation

β-blockers can attenuate the impact of anger or stress on atrial fibrillation.

Oral Anticoagulants May Reduce Dementia Risk in Low-Risk Patients With AF

Low-risk patients with AF who take oral anticoagulants have a lower risk of dementia than those who do not use OAC.

Energy Drinks Prolong QTc Interval, Elevate Blood Pressure

Findings seen among young, healthy volunteers randomly assigned to energy drinks or placebo

Suboptimal BP, Fasting Glucose Tied to Atrioventricular Block

Suboptimal blood pressure and fasting glucose levels are associated with atrioventricular block.

PB2452 Effective at Quickly Reversing Antiplatelet Effects of Ticagrelor

Investigators sought to determine whether the administration of PB2452, a specific reversal agent for ticagrelor, could reverse the antiplatelet effects of ticagrelor quickly and effectively.

Afib Diagnosed During Critical Care Linked to Higher Long-Term Stroke Risk

An increased risk for stroke and SE was found among patients with newly diagnosed AF while receiving critical care compared with those without AF,

Reducing the Risk of Device-Related Thrombosis Following LAA Closure

Future research needs to look at the role of antithrombotic therapy following percutaneous left atrial appendage closure.