Atrial Fibrillation Blood Clot Stroke 
Science Daily - Heart Disease
JANUARY 30, 2025
People who regularly floss their teeth (one or more times per week) may lower their risk of stroke caused by a blood clot traveling from the heart and a stroke associated with an irregular heartbeat such as atrial fibrillation (AFib).
DAIC
NOVEMBER 18, 2024
"Given the elevated bleeding risks associated with traditional anticoagulants, particularly when combined with antiplatelet agents, abelacimab may offer a safer alternative for patients with atrial fibrillation,” said Christian T. incidence rate for rivaroxaban to a 3.5% incidence rate for abelacimab 150 mg). [1] vs. 7.7%). [2]
Medical Xpress - Cardiology
SEPTEMBER 13, 2024
Atrial fibrillation, or AFib, is a fast and irregular heart rhythm that, left untreated, can lead to blood clots, stroke and heart failure. It's the most common type of arrhythmia, a potentially serious condition in which the heart beats too quickly, too slowly or in an irregular pattern.
DAIC
DECEMBER 29, 2023
Early treatment of persistent AF can reduce the risk of blood clots, stroke, and heart failure, and may prevent the disease from becoming permanent. Unlike paroxysmal AF, which describes symptoms that last for seven days or fewer, persistent AF is a sustained arrhythmia that lasts for more than a week 1. Circulation.
Medical Xpress - Cardiology
SEPTEMBER 3, 2024
Mass screening for atrial fibrillation using ECG together with heart failure biomarker does not prevent ischemic stroke or systemic embolism (blood clot) in older adults aged 75–76 years over 5 years follow-up, according to late breaking research presented in a Hot Line Session at this year's ESC Congress 2024 in London, UK (30 Aug–2 Sept).
AMS Cardiology
DECEMBER 14, 2023
Atrial fibrillation often shortened to AFib is an irregular and often rapid heart rhythm that can lead to serious health complications. In some cases, AFib can also increase the risk of stroke, blood clots and heart failure. The post How to Prevent an Atrial Fibrillation Attack appeared first on AMS Cardiology.
DAIC
FEBRUARY 7, 2024
Results will be presented at the American Heart Association/American Stroke Association ( AHA / ASA ) International Stroke Conference ( ISC ) 2024 in Phoenix. Results will be presented at the American Heart Association/American Stroke Association ( AHA / ASA ) International Stroke Conference ( ISC ) 2024 in Phoenix.
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