A visual representation of the CLOSURE-AF trial, which compared two approaches for patients with atrial fibrillation—catheter-based left atrial appendage closure and medication for stroke prevention.

CLOSURE-AF trial: In patients with atrial fibrillation, catheter-based left atrial appendage closure has been suggested as an alternative to medication for stroke prevention. Research findings comparing these approaches are summarized in a new Quick Take video. nej.md/3O19aya

#Cardiology #AFib

UKKA Clinical Practice Guideline: #Anticoagulation for atrial fibrillation in adults with advanced kidney disease #Afib #CKD @livuninews.bsky.social @livhp.bsky.social
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💊 #DOAC for Prevention of #VTE after #Cancer Related Surgery

🫀Left Atrial Appendage Closure after Ablation for #Afib

🔬Middle-Throughput LC-MS-Based #Platelet #Proteomics

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New in JTEHM: mCardiacDx enables contactless AF detection using radar with 93% accuracy.

#AFib is rising - but monitoring doesn't have to mean wearables.

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Atrial Fibrillation and Stroke Risk: Symptoms, Diagnosis, Blood Thinners and What Treatment Really Does | All Health and Care UK Atrial fibrillation explained for UK patients: symptoms, stroke risk, blood thinners, diagnosis, treatment options, and when to seek urgent help.

Atrial fibrillation can cause palpitations, breathlessness, dizziness, or tiredness — and it can also raise stroke risk.

Our guide explains symptoms, diagnosis, blood thinners and when to seek urgent help:
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#AtrialFibrillation #AFib #StrokePrevention

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 In this large European–Asian cohort of patients with atrial fibrillation, liver disease was linked to lower oral anticoagulant use—particularly in Europe—and to higher risks of mortality and cardiova...

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 Abstract. Atrial fibrillation (AF) is the most common sustained cardiac arrhythmia, and inflammation has been suggested as a predisposing factor for AF. Sy

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 - AppleBülteni Apple, sağlık teknolojileri alanındaki küresel vizyonunu genişletmeye devam ediyor. Şirket tarafından yapılan son duyuruya göre, Apple Watch'un hayat kurtaran

Apple Watch AFib geçmişi özelliği Çin’de yayına girdi: Kalp sağlığı takibi genişliyor

#applewatch #apple #afib

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🚨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:
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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

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Village Doctor–Led Telemedicine for Rural Patients 75 Years and Older With AF This prespecified secondary analysis of a randomized clinical trial investigates the effectiveness of a village doctor–led, telemedicine-supported integrated care model among patients aged 75 years an...

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 - Internal and Emergency Medicine In the era of non-vitamin K antagonist oral anticoagulants (NOACs), it remains unclear whether rate control versus rhythm control as an initial treatment strategy affects the prognosis of patients wit...

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

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Biosense Webster Highlights Positive 12-Month Results from OMNY-AF Pilot Study and New Real-World Evidence for its PFA Portfolio

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Johnson & Johnson MedTech Highlights Latest PFA and Ultrasound Portfolio Advancements for Atrial Fibrillation at AF Symposium

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