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Atrial Fibrillation

David Conen, MD, MPH, on the Role of Clinically Silent Brain Infarcts on Cognitive Decline Among Patients With AFib: Results From Swiss-AF

06/08/2020

In this video, David Conen, MD, MPH, provides insight into the results of the Swiss Atrial Fibrillation Cohort (Swiss-AF) trial and what they reveal about the incidence of clinically silent brain infarcts...

06/08/2020

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Do Calcium Channel Blockers Lower the Risk of Bradycardia in Atrial Fibrillation?

10/12/2024

Miranda Manier, BA

A recent study found that non-dihydropyridine calcium channel blockers are associated with significantly less bradycardia during sinus rhythm compared with beta-blockers in patients with non-permanent...

10/12/2024

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Apixaban Lowers GI Bleeding Risk in Patients With Atrial Fibrillation

11/04/2022

In a recent study, researchers examined the efficacy and impact of various direct oral anticoagulants on multiple health outcomes in individuals with atrial fibrillation.

11/04/2022

Early Menopause

Premature Menopause May Lead to Risk of Heart Failure, Atrial Fibrillation

08/24/2022

A recent study conducted by researchers found a possible association between menopause before 40 years of age and heart issues.

08/24/2022

Atrial Fibrillation

USPSTF: More Evidence Needed on Screening for Atrial Fibrillation

04/21/2021

The US Preventive Services Task Force has released a new draft recommendation on screening for atrial fibrillation in adults.

04/21/2021

Atrial Fibrillation

Can CHADS2 Score Predict CV Risk, Mortality Among Patients Without AFib?

06/05/2020

While previous research has confirmed the association between CHADS2 score and stroke among patients with AFib, researchers evaluated whether the score was associated with myocardial infarction, cerebral...

06/05/2020

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