Apixaban rarely raises INR to clinically significant levels. An analysis by DCRI fellow Seamus Hughes showed that, among 8,642 ARISTOTLE patients, the median INR was just 1.18. Elevated INR on a DOAC? Consider non-drug causes. #ACC26 #AFib #cvCoag #CardioSky
CHAMPION-AF: Watchman FLEX met non-inferiority vs. NOACs for stroke prevention in #AFib and significantly cut bleeding at 3 years. Congrats to Saibal Kar and the full team, including DCRI's Chris Granger on the steering committee. #ACC26 #cvLAAoccluder #CardioSky
#ACC26: 🆕 Insights from the CHAMPION-AF trial
Device-based LAA closure was comparable to NOAC therapy in reducing the combined rate of death from CV causes, stroke, or systemic embolism at 3️⃣ years in pts w/ #AFib who were candidates for #cvCoag.
More: https://bit.ly/4bIv5SA #CardioSky #MedSky
Liver disease in management and outcomes of European and Asian patients with atrial fibrillation: A report from two observational prospective registries #Afib @livhp.bsky.social @livuniresearch.bsky.social @target-horizoneu.bsky.social onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/10.1111/...
Optimisation of direct-acting oral anticoagulants (DOACs) use for atrial fibrillation (AF) and venous thromboembolism: a practical guide @livhp.bsky.social #Afib www.tandfonline.com/doi/full/10....
Inflammatory pathways in atrial fibrillation: mechanisms and novel therapeutic targets #Afib #inflammation academic.oup.com/eurheartj/ad... @livhp.bsky.social @livuniresearch.bsky.social
Trends in Polypharmacy Among Patients With Atrial Fibrillation: A Report From the Finnish AntiCoagulation in Atrial Fibrillation Nationwide Cohort Study @target-horizoneu.bsky.social @livhp.bsky.social @livuniresearch.bsky.social #Afib www.ahajournals.org/doi/10.1161/...
🎉 Great start for EAST-STROKE at Universitätsklinikum Heidelberg (UKHD)!
The trial team led by Professor Ringleb has successfully enrolled their first patient 👏
Congratulations and a big thank you to the entire team for your great contribution!
#EASTSTROKE #strokeresearch #stroke #afib
🎉 Successful start for EAST-STROKE at Universitätsmedizin Mannheim!
The trial team led by Prof. Dr. med. Angelika Alonso has successfully enrolled their first patient 👏
Congratulations and a big thank you to the entire team for your engagement!
#EASTSTROKE #strokeresearch #stroke #afib
We are less than a week away from #ACC26 in New Orleans! 30+ DCRI physician-scientists and operations experts will lead and contribute to sessions spanning #HeartFailure, #AFib, #DigitalHealth, and beyond. See who's presenting and find us at Booth 1301. dcri.org/acc
The NOLA Health Fair is in full swing! Join us until 2 p.m. CT.
Looking for #hearthealth education and resources? #CardioSmart has you covered with a range of topics from #AFib to #heartfailure and #bloodpressure!
🔗 https://bit.ly/4bztGxK #ACCHealthEquity
Apple Watch AFib geçmişi özelliği Çin’de yayına girdi: Kalp sağlığı takibi genişliyor
#applewatch #apple #afib
applebulteni.com/2026/03/19/a...
🚨New research online!
🧠Are direct oral anticoagulant (DOAC) levels in plasma associated with an increased risk of #stroke in people with atrial fibrillation? #aFib
Find out more in this article by Marcus Rust and colleagues:
🔗journals.sagepub.com/doi/full/10.1177/1756286...
Post-St. Patrick's Day means an uptick in "Holiday Heart Syndrome."
Catch alcohol-induced paroxysmal AFib with a 14-day recording net, not a 24-hour snapshot. Give your clinic the data to detect it.
#HolidayHeart #AFib
Learn more: bit.ly/HCPCard
#AFib is often treated with cryoballoon or laser balloon ablation when refractory to medication. Cryoballoon and laser balloon #ablation are both effective, but laser balloon procedures were found to take less time and expose patients to less radiation institutionalrepository.aah.org/jpcrr/vol12/...
Our latest video in our partnership with @glaucomflecken.bsky.social summarizes recent research into therapy for atrial fibrillation in patients with drug-eluting stents. Read the full study for free: nej.md/DrG36
#cardiology #AFib
Even light smoking can harm your heart. Smoking just 2–5 cigarettes per day may increase the risk of Atrial Fibrillation by 26%. APRN World encourages healthcare providers to promote smoking cessation and early cardiovascular risk assessment to protect heart health. #AFib #HeartHealth #APRNWorld
Circular Ring 2 ECG Smart Ring – $50 Off for World Sleep Day
Circular Ring 2 ECG Smart Ring–$50 Off for World Sleep Day
✔ Deep sleep
✔ REM cycles
✔ Heart rhythm with ECG
✔ AFib detection
👉 www.kuruntha.com/blog/circula...
#CircularRing2 #SmartRing #SleepTracking #AFib #BetterSleep #WearableTech
AI created and quality checked by our team
ALSO IN THIS ISSUE
A blood test that could let you keep your bladder
To diagnose disease, could we just follow the energy?
open.substack.com/pub/sensitiv...
#sensitiveandspecific #diagnostics #smartwatch #wearabledevice #healthmonitoring #healthscreening #afib #hypertension #bladdercancer
Village Doctor–Led Telemedicine for Rural Patients Aged 75 Years and Older With AF: A Prespecified Secondary Analysis of the MIRACLE-AF Trial | Cardiology | JAMA Network Open | JAMA Network #Afib @livuniresearch.bsky.social @livhp.bsky.social jamanetwork.com/journals/jam...
Atherogenic Index of Plasma and Residual Risk in Anticoagulated Patients With Atrial Fibrillation: The Prospective Murcia Atrial Fibrillation Project III Cohort #Afib @livhp.bsky.social www.ahajournals.org/doi/10.1161/...
Clinical outcomes of rate control versus rhythm control as the initial strategy in atrial fibrillation: insights from the GLORIA-AF registry #Afib @livhp.bsky.social @livuniresearch.bsky.social link.springer.com/article/10.1...
Identify common heart rhythm issues in elderly patients. Learn to recognize Atrial Fibrillation, Bradycardia, and Tachycardia through EKG interpretation. Strengthen your cardiac monitoring skills and improve patient outcomes with the Basic Arrhythmia & EKG Interpretation Course at APRN World. #AFib
Biosense Webster Highlights Positive 12-Month Results from OMNY-AF Pilot Study and New Real-World Evidence for its PFA Portfolio
stellanews.life/medicaldevic...
#AFib #PFA #MedTech #OMNYPULSE #VARIPULSE #JohnsonAndJohnson
Johnson & Johnson MedTech Highlights Latest PFA and Ultrasound Portfolio Advancements for Atrial Fibrillation at AF Symposium
stellanews.life/medicaldevic...
#AFib #MedTech #PFA #Ultrasound #AFSymposium #JNJ #Cardiology #Electrophysiology
🎉 Great news from EAST-STROKE at Städtisches Klinikum Lüneburg!
The trial team led by Prof. Dr. Waltraud Pfeilschifter has successfully enrolled their first patient 👏
Congratulations and a big thank you to the entire team for your great commitment!
#EASTSTROKE #strokeresearch #stroke #afib
🎉 Successful start for EAST-STROKE at UKSH Lübeck!
The team led by Prof. Royl has enrolled their first patient 👏
Congratulations and a big thank you to the entire team!
#EASTSTROKE #StrokeResearch #Stroke #AFib
7 Dangerous Habits Disrupting Your Heart Rhythm ❤️
Many cases of atrial fibrillation (AFib) & cardiac arrhythmia are linked to lifestyle choices like smoking, excessive alcohol, sleep deprivation, and electrolyte imbalance increasing stroke and sudden cardiac death risk. #StrokePrevention #AFib
🎉 Successful start for EAST-STROKE at Vivantes Klinikum Neukölln!
The trial team led by Prof. Nabavi has successfully enrolled their first two patients 👏
Thank you to the entire team for your dedication!
#EASTSTROKE #StrokeResearch #Stroke #AFib
Physical Activity and Risk of Adverse Events in Atrial Fibrillation: Evidence from European and Asian Cohorts #Afib @livhp.bsky.social @livuniresearch.bsky.social @target-horizoneu.bsky.social academic.oup.com/europace/adv...
