Open Heart

MAY 8, 2024

Objective Implantable loop recorders (ILRs) are increasingly used for long-term rhythm monitoring after ischaemic and cryptogenic stroke, with the goal of detecting atrial fibrillation (AF) and subsequent initiation of oral anticoagulation to reduce risk of adverse clinical outcomes.

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Stroke Journal

FEBRUARY 1, 2024

We aimed to determine if AF is associated with worse short-term outcomes in patients with stroke and comorbid cancer.Methods:Using the 2016-2019 National Inpatient Sample, we identified all hospitalizations with diagnosis codes for cancer and ischemic stroke. Few studies have evaluated the impact of AF on outcomes of cancer-related stroke.

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Dr. Smith's ECG Blog

FEBRUARY 6, 2024

Atrial fibrillation is also a predictor of worse outcomes in this case (Alborzi). 2016, April 13). RBBB in blunt chest trauma seems to be indicative of several RV injury. In patient's at risk, physical activity should be limited for several months after the injury. References Alborzi, Z., Zangouri, V., Ghahramani, Z.,

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Tachycardia Dysrhythmia Atrial Fibrillation Bradycardia 114

Circulation

NOVEMBER 11, 2024

The primary endpoints were major adverse cardiovascular and cerebrovascular events (MACCEs) and all-cause death.

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HeartRhythm

APRIL 30, 2024

This led to the development of LAAO devices which serve to occlude the left atrial appendage, a small portion of the left atrium where up to 91% of the AF-related thrombi form. Oral Anticoagulation, often necessary for the treatment of patients with AF presents a problem for patients at high risk for bleeding.

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Stroke Journal

FEBRUARY 1, 2024

The prevalence of atrial fibrillation was significantly lower in equol producers than that in non-producers (26.3% Discussion:CES, atrial fibrillation, and clinical outcome may be influenced by equol-producing status. Discussion:CES, atrial fibrillation, and clinical outcome may be influenced by equol-producing status.

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Dr. Paddy Barrett

JANUARY 23, 2024

Atrial fibrillation, a common consequence of high blood pressure in Western populations, is almost unheard of in the Tsimane Tribe. 2016 Nov;161(3):414-425. 9 Very Low Prevalence and Incidence of Atrial Fibrillation among Bolivian Forager-Farmers. Am J Phys Anthropol. Curr Hypertens Rep. 2013 Jun;15(3):134-6.

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Heart Disease Blood Pressure Dementia Atherosclerosis 94

European Journal of Heart Failure

NOVEMBER 3, 2023

Among 475 patients with cardiac sarcoidosis, 119 (25.1%) were isolated cardiac sarcoidosis (iCS) based on the 2016 Japanese Circulation Society criteria. iCS was diagnosed according to the 2016 Japanese Circulation Society (JCS) guidelines. Among 475 patients with CS (mean age, 62.0 ± 10.9 years; During a median follow-up of 42.3

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DAIC

JUNE 19, 2024

In Europe, a consortium of 18 member organizations under the EU-funded Machine Learning Artificial Intelligence Early Detection Stroke Atrial Fibrillation (MAESTRIA) project is supporting the development of novel therapeutics for AFib and Stroke care, utilizing data from ECG, echocardiography, MRI, and CT. How Has Funding Progressed?

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Stroke: Vascular and Interventional Neurology

NOVEMBER 9, 2023

from 2016‐2019 and secondary diagnosis of T2DM. Data was weighted to allow for representative nationwide estimates.ResultsWe identified 426,549 patients who were admitted with a primary diagnosis of TIA between 2016 and 2019. The primary diagnosis of the readmission was used to identify the etiology of readmission.

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Diabetes Coronary Artery Disease Atrial Fibrillation Dementia 40

Stroke Journal

FEBRUARY 1, 2024

We analyzed whether a BHT implementation led to more guideline recommended PFO closures based on Risk of Paradoxical Embolism (RoPE) score and PASCAL categories across a 15-hospital system.Methods:Data were collected retrospectively between 1/2016 - 2/2023. Non-BHT was defined as absence of vascular neurology involvement. vs 6.06 ± 2.02

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Circulation: Heart Failure

MARCH 8, 2024

Between 2016 and 2018, 3285 MESA participants from 6 field centers underwent comprehensive speckle-tracking echocardiography with passive leg raise maneuver, Kansas City Cardiomyopathy Questionnaire, 6-minute walk test, arterial stiffness assessment, and proteomics (including NT-proBNP [N-terminal pro-B-type natriuretic peptide]).Results:Median

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Heart Failure Atherosclerosis Risk Factors Kidney Disease 40

Stroke Journal

FEBRUARY 1, 2024

Patients with atrial fibrillation had a higher risk of AIS (1.47, 1.18 - 1.84) and MACE (1.26, 1.07 - 1.49). Results:Among 10,652 ICH patients (median age [IQR]: 70 [58 - 80] years; 47.7% female; 43.2% lobar ICH), 3.3%, 3.1%, 0.5%, and 8.1%, respectively, experienced r-ICH, AIS, AMI, and MACE.

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Hemorrhage Myocardial Infarction Atrial Fibrillation Medicare 40

All About Cardiovascular System and Disorders

OCTOBER 26, 2023

Still more are factors are age < 18 years, sudden cardiac death in first degree relative, SCN5A mutations, atrial fibrillation, PR interval > 200 ms, QRS duration > 120 ms, presence of late potentials and aVR sign, manifested as R wave ≥ 0.3 Shanghai Score was arrived at in a consensus conference held in 2016.

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Stroke Journal

FEBRUARY 1, 2024

Introduction:The CHA2DS2-VASC score is used to predict stroke in people with atrial fibrillation (AF). Stroke, Volume 55, Issue Suppl_1 , Page AWP246-AWP246, February 1, 2024.

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BoardVitals - Cardiovascular

JANUARY 18, 2021

ACS QID 75345 In 2017, the New England Journal of Medicine published the results of the Dual Antithrombotic Therapy with Dabigatran after PCI in Atrial Fibrillation (RE-DUAL PCI) trial. Other trials that evaluated this subject were the WOEST trial (2013), Pioneer AF-PCI trial (2016), and ISAR-TRIPLE (2015).

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Bicuspid/Mitral Atrial Fibrillation Chest Pain STEMI 52

Stroke: Vascular and Interventional Neurology

NOVEMBER 9, 2023

The National Inpatient Sample (NIS) database from 2016‐2019 for patients with a principal diagnosis of AIS using the ICD‐10 code I63 was queried. Outcome measures studied included prolonged length of stay (LOS), discharge disposition, and inpatient mortality.ResultsWe identified 2,939,160 patients with AIS between 2016 and 2019.

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Heart Failure Cardiomyopathy Inpatient Stroke 40

Dr. Smith's ECG Blog

SEPTEMBER 18, 2024

Diagnosis : Atrial flutter with 1:1 conduction, with fast AV conduction made possible by sympathetic drive of exercise On arrival, we obtained another 12-lead: Unremarkable Further history: One month history of shortness of breath on exertion, denies palpitations, chest pain, orthopnea, leg swelling. Sinus tachycardia does not go this fast.

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Dr. Paddy Barrett

AUGUST 15, 2023

Prevalence of Optimal Metabolic Health in American Adults: National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey 2009-2016. But this force multiplication of risk exists for many other major medical conditions that are likely to be the cause of early death also. PMID: 19138424; PMCID: PMC2635363. 4 Araújo J, Cai J, Stevens J. doi: 10.1089/met.2018.0105.

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Blood Pressure Risk Factors Diabetes Cholesterol 52

Dr. Smith's ECG Blog

OCTOBER 3, 2018

underlying atrial fibrillation or atrial inactivity). Methods : The PERFECT study (#NCT02765477) is a retrospective, 16 center, international investigation of ED patients from 1/2008 - 12/2016 with VPR on the ECG and symptoms of acute coronary syndrome (ACS). Data from ten sites are presented here.

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Chest Pain Myocardial Infarction STEMI Ischemia 52

Journal of the American Heart Association

JANUARY 23, 2024

BackgroundMeta‐analyses of large clinical trials investigating SGLT2 (sodium‐glucose cotransporter‐2) inhibitors have suggested their protective effects against atrial fibrillation in patients with type 2 diabetes. An active‐comparator, new‐user design was used, and the 2 groups of patients were matched using propensity scores.

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Atrial Fibrillation Diabetes Risk Factors Cardiovascular Disease 75

Heart BMJ

APRIL 15, 2024

Objective To evaluate adherence and adherence consistency to the handheld ECG device-based screening protocol and their association with adverse cerebral and cardiovascular outcomes in two systematic atrial fibrillation (AF) screening programmes.

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Atrial Fibrillation Outcomes Education Dementia 52

Open Heart

DECEMBER 14, 2023

Background Guidelines for patients with atrial fibrillation (AF) at high thromboembolic risk recommend oral anticoagulants (OACs) for preventing stroke and systemic embolism (SE). The reasons for guideline non-adherence are still unclear. Factors associated with OAC non-use were analysed by multivariable logistic regression.

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Stroke: Vascular and Interventional Neurology

NOVEMBER 9, 2023

Trend analysis was completed using Joinpoint regression.ResultsFrom 2016 to 2020, the incidence of CVT increased from 24.34 On multivariable analysis, use of thrombectomy, increased age, atrial fibrillation, stroke diagnosis, infection, presence of prothrombotic hematologic conditions, and male sex were associated with in‐hospital mortality.

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Stroke Journal

MARCH 4, 2024

Background:Covert atrial fibrillation (AF) is a major cause of cryptogenic stroke. This study investigated whether a dose-dependent relationship exists between the frequency of premature atrial contractions (PACs) and AF detection in patients with cryptogenic stroke using an insertable cardiac monitor (ICM).Methods:We

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Open Heart

SEPTEMBER 1, 2022

We studied if shift work is also associated with incident atrial fibrillation (AF) and if this association differs, depending on sex and age. Participants were followed up for ECG-confirmed AF through 2016. Objectives Shift work is associated with myocardial infarction and stroke. Methods We studied 22 339 participants (age 37.0±9.8

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Atrial Fibrillation Myocardial Infarction Risk Factors Stroke 40

Stroke Journal

FEBRUARY 1, 2024

0.90], P&lt;0.001), history of atrial fibrillation (OR, 1.27 [95% CI, 1.01-1.60], Patient and hospital-level characteristics associated with use and outcome of reperfusion therapies were analyzed. women; median age, 69 [interquartile range (IR), 59-79] years; median NIHSS score of 2 [IR, 1-3]). 0.98], P&lt;0.001).Conclusions:In

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Stroke Journal

NOVEMBER 9, 2023

The observation period was divided into 4 epochs: 2008 to 2010, 2011 to 2013, 2014 to 2016, and 2017 to 2019. 47.0%), direct oral anticoagulants for atrial fibrillation (0.0%–56.2%), Secular trends for patient characteristics, treatments, and outcomes were analyzed.RESULTS:A total of 7050 eligible patients (mean age, 43.1;

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Stroke Journal

FEBRUARY 1, 2024

Characteristics associated with intracranial stent utilization were male sex, history of diabetes, hypertension, or chronic kidney disease, absence of atrial fibrillation or CHF, and southern US region. Patient- and hospital-level characteristics were analyzed. women; mean age, 69.1 [SD, years; mean NIHSS score of 15.1 [SD,

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Society of Thoracic Surgeons - Research

APRIL 20, 2023

Published Research kschukar Thu, 04/20/2023 - 11:12 Recently published (2016 – present) manuscripts utilizing STS data: Adult Cardiac Surgery, General Thoracic Surgery, Congenital Heart Surgery, and Intermacs/Pedimacs.

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Society of Thoracic Surgeons - Research

APRIL 20, 2023

Published Research kschukar Thu, 04/20/2023 - 11:12 Recently published (2016 – present) manuscripts utilizing STS data: Adult Cardiac Surgery, General Thoracic Surgery, Congenital Heart Surgery, and Intermacs/Pedimacs.

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Dr. Smith's ECG Blog

MARCH 6, 2020

N OTE : I begin with Figure-1 — in which I show 3 examples of R egular S VT r hythms , in which sinus P waves ( ie, upright P waves in lead II ) are not seen: E CG # 1 in Figure-1 is from the October 31, 2016 post on Dr. Smith’s Blog. E CG # 2 in Figure-1 is from the October 16, 2019 post on Dr. Smith’s Blog.

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Dr. Smith's ECG Blog

APRIL 8, 2015

Finally, much of this correlates well with The new Canadian Syncope Arrhythmia Risk Score , just published in 2016, results of which are given below in the Annotated Bibliography. These premonitory symptoms were negative predictors of adverse outcomes in EGSYS. The tracings were considered abnormal in the following cases: 1.

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