Depression, Antidepressants, and Atrial Fibrillation: What Do We Know?
Researchers found that patients who have atrial fibrillation are more likely to have a history of depression than patients who do not.
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Antithrombotic Regimens Evaluated in Patients With Nonvalvular Afib After ACS or PCI
Results from the phase 4 AUGUSTUS trial, evaluating apixaban vs vitamin K antagonists in patients with nonvalvular atrial fibrillation and recent ACS and/or undergoing PCI.
Warfarin Increases Hemorrhagic Stroke Risk in Patients With AF Undergoing Dialysis
Warfarin has been linked to major bleeding and hemorrhagic stroke risk in patients with atrial fibrillation who are undergoing dialysis.
Clinically Silent Brain Lesions Common in Atrial Fibrillation
Large noncortical or cortical infarcts were associated with worse cognitive function, even among patients with clinically silent infarcts.
Direct Oral Anticoagulant Use Safe for Patients With Low Body Weight
Regular dosages of DOACs were as safe as reduced dosages of DOACs in patients with nonvalvular atrial fibrillation and low body weight.
Atrial Fibrillation Prevalence Increasing in End-Stage COPD
Better management strategies are needed for patients with comorbid end-stage COPD and afib.
Reversal Agent Reduces Severe Bleeding With Factor Xa Inhibitors
The reversal agent, andexanet alfa, effectively reduces life-threatening bleeding in patients treated with factor Xa inhibitors.
Metabolically Healthy and Unhealthy Obesity Increases AF Risk to Similar Extent
Metabolically healthy and unhealthy obesity increase atrial fibrillation risk at a similar rate.
NOACs Recommended as First-Line Prevention of Stroke in Atrial Fibrlllation
For patients with atrial fibrillation, novel oral anticoagulants are recommended over warfarin to prevent stroke and weight loss is recommended for overweight and obese individuals.
Societies Release Updated Guidelines for the Management of Atrial Fibrillation
In order to revise the guidelines, the Task Force reviewed clinical trials presented at the annual scientific meetings of the ACC, AHA, HRS, and European Society of Cardiology in addition to other peer-reviewed, published data.
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