The efficacy of postoperative bridging with dalteparin vs placebo was evaluated in those with AF or mechanical heart valves when warfarin is temporarily interrupted for a surgical procedure.
Each additional cup of habitual coffee consumed reduced the risk of incident arrhythmia by 3%.
Higher amounts of habitual coffee intake are associated with a reduced risk for arrhythmia.
Researchers sought to determine the relationship between thyroid hormone treatment intensity and the incidence of atrial fibrillation and stroke.
Risk greater in athletes younger than 55 years and among those participating in mixed sport versus endurance sport.
Current alcohol consumption was associated with higher risk for ischemic stroke among patients with atrial fibrillation.
Change in weight over preceding year linked to success of catheter ablation for AF at 15 months for obese, nonobese patients.
AliveCor is also offering a service called InstantQT™ to assist in measuring QT intervals through an FDA-cleared, ECG processing software.
Researchers evaluated the association between hydroxychloroquine and risk for incident atrial fibrillation in patients with systemic lupus erythematosus.
Left atrial appendage occlusion reduced stroke risk in patients with atrial fibrillation undergoing cardiac surgery.
