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Atrial Fibrillation Hospital Strokes 
Frontiers in Cardiovascular Medicine
APRIL 3, 2025
BackgroundNon-valvular atrial fibrillation (NVAF) significantly increases ischemic stroke and systemic embolism (SE) risks. during the index visit) was linked to lower hospitalization risks compared to those initiating later (29.2% for stroke/SE-specific, p-value<0.001). Early OAC initiation (74.9%
NEJM Journal Watch - Cardiology
SEPTEMBER 30, 2024
A 14-day monitor detected more atrial fibrillation but did not affect hospitalization rates for stroke or hemorrhage.
Frontiers in Cardiovascular Medicine
FEBRUARY 24, 2025
Radiofrequency ablation (RFA) is an important therapeutic modality for atrial fibrillation (AF), widely utilized in clinical practice due to its safety and significant efficacy. This case report describes a unique instance of a patient developing AEF following AF ablation, accompanied by ischemic stroke and myocardial infarction.
Science Daily - Stroke
SEPTEMBER 1, 2024
Wearable, long-term continuous heart monitors helped identify 52% more cases of atrial fibrillation compared to usual care, but that did not lead to a reduction in hospitalizations due to stroke, according to a new study.
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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]
Becker's Hospital Review - Cardiology
MAY 23, 2024
Regular use of fish oil supplements can increase the risk of stroke and atrial fibrillation in the general population, but shows benefits for those with existing heart disease, a recent study found.
DAIC
JUNE 4, 2024
Stroke recovery is a challenging process that extends for months after hospital discharge. Navigating Post-Stroke Recovery at Home: One Patient's Experience A ”mildly impaired” stroke patient with atrial fibrillation who was discharged reported, “I knew my local pharmacist, and they knew my prescriptions.
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HeartRhythm
APRIL 30, 2024
Extensive research has investigated the connection between dietary habits and cardiovascular health; however, the association between limited access to a variety of healthy foods and stroke risk and hospitalization rate among atrial fibrillation (AF) patients remains unclear.
Frontiers in Cardiovascular Medicine
MARCH 25, 2025
BackgroundSerum uric acid (SUA) and lipid metabolism disorders are closely associated with atrial fibrillation (AF) and its prognosis. We analyzed SUA concentration and lipid profile, along with relevant clinical data, to assess their impact on the occurrence of ischemic stroke (IS) in NAF patients.
DAIC
MARCH 31, 2025
"Patients with atrial fibrillation, particularly older patients, are frequently at a high risk of bleeding. Ruff, MD, MPH, senior investigator of TIMI Group, director General Cardiology, Brigham and Women's Hospital, and associate professor, Harvard Medical School. in the low risk category to 21.2% The ARR increased from 3.1%
HeartRhythm
APRIL 30, 2024
Atrial fibrillation is the most common sustained arrhythmia. Females with atrial fibrillation have been known to have an increased risk of stroke. However, racial disparities in outcomes in atrial fibrillation patients have been less studied.
HeartRhythm
MARCH 24, 2025
Atrial fibrillation (AF) confers significant morbidity and mortality in the form of embolic stroke, heart failure, cognitive decline, and recurrent hospitalizations as well as health care costs.1
Frontiers in Cardiovascular Medicine
DECEMBER 15, 2023
Background Atrial fibrillation (AF) is a common cardiac arrhythmia that increases the risk of stroke and other cardiovascular complications. Methods This web-based cross-sectional study was conducted at local Hospital between April 2023 and May 2023, and enrolled AF patients. The KAP scores were 4.64 ± 3.28, 21.09 ± 2.33
Journal of the American Heart Association
MARCH 21, 2025
BackgroundThe clinical utility of the polygenic risk score in predicting cardiovascular events in patients with atrial fibrillation (AF) has not yet been established. years), the incidence rates of ischemic stroke or systemic embolism, myocardial infarction, and heart failure hospitalization were 0.83, 0.42, and 0.61
Frontiers in Cardiovascular Medicine
FEBRUARY 7, 2024
Background Atrial fibrillation (AF) is the most common cardiac arrhythmia and is associated with a high risk of stroke. Methods From January 2019 to September 2022, a total of 354 consecutive patients with NVAF were enrolled in this cross-sectional study at the First Affiliated Hospital of Guangxi Medical University.
American College of Cardiology
NOVEMBER 11, 2024
Does screening for atrial fibrillation (AF) using a 14-day continuous electrocardiographic (ECG) monitor in people ≥70 years of age seen in primary care practice reduce stroke hospitalizations?
DAIC
JANUARY 24, 2025
Affecting 60 million people worldwide 1 , the prevalence of atrial fibrillation (AFib) is expected to increase by 60% by 2050 due to an aging population and rising cardiometabolic risk factors 2. In addition, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) estimates that more than 12 million Americans will have AFib by 2030 3.
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Becker's Hospital Review - Cardiology
FEBRUARY 10, 2025
Flossing was associated with a 44% lower risk of cardioembolic stroke, a 22% lower risk of ischemic stroke and a 12% lower risk of atrial fibrillation, according to research presented at the American Heart Association's annual International Stroke Conference.
59 Stroke Journal
FEBRUARY 1, 2024
Stroke, Volume 55, Issue Suppl_1 , Page ATP254-ATP254, February 1, 2024. Introduction:Clinical characteristics of patients with in-hospital onset stroke (IHOS) compared to those with out-of-hospital onset stroke are reported to be late detection of stroke onset, less use of rt-PA, presence of atrial fibrillation, and poor outcome.
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DAIC
FEBRUARY 2, 2024
Titled "Real-world Data Affirms Safety and Effectiveness of Low/Zero Fluoroscopy Atrial Fibrillation Ablation," the study was presented as a late-breaker at the 29th Annual International AF Symposium. Real-world Data Affirms Safety and Effectiveness of Low/Zero Fluoroscopy Atrial Fibrillation Ablation [abstract].
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Stroke Journal
JANUARY 30, 2025
Stroke, Volume 56, Issue Suppl_1 , Page AWP273-AWP273, February 1, 2025. Introduction:Anticoagulation therapy plays a pivotal role in stroke prevention for people with atrial fibrillation. Despite its efficacy, some patients still have an ischemic stroke while on therapy. therapeutic warfarin, and 76.7%
HeartRhythm
APRIL 30, 2024
Atrial fibrillation(AF) is associated with increased risk of embolic stroke and heart failure hospitalizations in patients with hypertrophic cardiomyopathy(HCM).
European Journal of Cardiovascular Nursing
JANUARY 27, 2025
Abstract Aim (i) To explore the attitudes of patients with atrial fibrillation (AF) towards oral anti-coagulation (OAC) for stroke prevention post-intracerebral haemorrhage (ICH) and (ii) to explore factors that influence patients decision-making process for stroke prevention. Twelve patients (mean (SD) age 76.2 (6.6)
Journal of Cardiovascular Electrophysiology
APRIL 1, 2025
Mechanisms and potential targets to manage atrial fibrillation related to diabetes mellitus are represented. ABSTRACT In spite of significant progress made in the management in recent decades, atrial fibrillation (AF) continues to cause increased mortality and significant morbidities, including heart failure and stroke.
Stroke Journal
JANUARY 30, 2025
Stroke, Volume 56, Issue Suppl_1 , Page ADP42-ADP42, February 1, 2025. Introduction:The transitional period from hospital discharge to the community for stroke survivors is a vulnerable time as patients navigate healthcare systems with their new impairments. The control group included patients not enrolled in the program.
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HeartRhythm
APRIL 30, 2024
Oral anticoagulation (AC) reduces ischemic stroke (IS) risk in atrial fibrillation but increases bleeding risk. Limited data exist on hospitalization trends for acute IS and major bleeding events (MBE) in US patients with nonvalvular AF (NVAF) on AC.
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DAIC
DECEMBER 8, 2023
Getty Images milla1cf Fri, 12/08/2023 - 08:17 December 8, 2023 — The American College of Cardiology (ACC) and the American Heart Association (AHA), along with several other leading medical associations, have issued a new guideline for preventing and optimally managing atrial fibrillation (AFib).
DAIC
JUNE 7, 2024
Stuart met his wife Elaine during cardiology training at St Michael's Hospital in Toronto. His research impacted millions globally in the field of atrial fibrillation, stroke prevention and anticoagulation. Stuart had a celebrated career as a cardiologist and researcher.
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Open Heart
JUNE 14, 2023
Background Atrial fibrillation (AF) following coronary artery bypass graft surgery (CABG) is common and results in significant increases in hospital stay and financial encumbrance. Objective Determine and use the predictors of postoperative AF (POAF) following CABG to develop a new predictive screening tool.
Stroke: Vascular and Interventional Neurology
OCTOBER 24, 2024
Stroke: Vascular and Interventional Neurology, Volume 4, Issue 6 , November 1, 2024. Data on patients with acute ischemic stroke from the Third China National Stroke Registry were analyzed. Patients with preexisting heart diseases had higherprevalence of moderate or severe stroke at admission (4.7%
Journal of the American Heart Association
FEBRUARY 8, 2025
BackgroundAs the population ages, atrial fibrillation (AF) prevalence increases, but data on optimal oral anticoagulation (OAC) in patients 80 years remain limited. Journal of the American Heart Association, Ahead of Print. of AF cases. of AF cases. Anticoagulation rates were slightly lower in patients 80 years (67.9% versus 70.5%,P=0.0070).
Journal of the American Heart Association
JANUARY 31, 2024
BackgroundThere are limited data on the efficacy and safety of direct oral anticoagulants (DOACs) in patients with atrial fibrillation with significant tricuspid regurgitation (TR), which can lead to hepatic dysfunction and intestinal malabsorption. The median follow‐up duration was 2.4 1.06];P=0.11).
Dr. Smith's ECG Blog
APRIL 2, 2024
So it must be atrial fibrillation. Answer : it is irregularly irregular and the initial part of the QRS is fast, so this is atrial fibrillation with Left Bundle Branch Block (LBBB). Then the patient's electronic record from an outside hospital appeared. What do you think? mm; the S-wave is 18 mm.
133 Stroke Journal
JANUARY 30, 2025
Stroke, Volume 56, Issue Suppl_1 , Page AWP281-AWP281, February 1, 2025. Introduction:Determining ischemic stroke etiology using transthoracic echocardiography (TTE) is often considered to be a standard part of routine stroke care and secondary prevention of stroke. Risk of positive findings was 6.2%
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Circulation
NOVEMBER 11, 2024
Background:While anticoagulation is crucial for atrial fibrillation (AF) patients to prevent ischemic events, those with thrombocytopenia have a potential increased risk of bleeding. There was no significant difference in ischemic stroke risk (aOR 0.67, 95% CI 0.37-1.21, The primary outcome was all-cause inpatient mortality.
Stroke Journal
FEBRUARY 1, 2024
Stroke, Volume 55, Issue Suppl_1 , Page AWP242-AWP242, February 1, 2024. Background & Aims:Some poly unsaturated fatty acids (PUFA) are said to be associated with the development of atrial fibrillation (AF). ω3/ω6 PUFA may have contrasting effects on the incidence of AF in acute ischemic stroke.
Stroke Journal
FEBRUARY 1, 2024
Stroke, Volume 55, Issue Suppl_1 , Page ATP230-ATP230, February 1, 2024. Introduction:Atrial fibrillation (AF) and cancer are both independently associated with worse outcomes in patients with acute ischemic stroke. Few studies have evaluated the impact of AF on outcomes of cancer-related stroke. days, p<0.001).
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DAIC
JANUARY 8, 2024
milla1cf Mon, 01/08/2024 - 14:35 January 8, 2024 — University Hospitals (UH) Harrington Heart & Vascular Institute recently became the first center in the world to implant Medtronic’s Penditure Left Atrial Appendage (LAA) Exclusion System through a minimally invasive approach during a mitral valve repair procedure. on November 27.
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Stroke Journal
JANUARY 30, 2025
Stroke, Ahead of Print. Background:Since treatment with anticoagulants can prevent recurrent strokes, identification of patients at risk for incident AF after stroke is crucial. AF PRS was associated with greater risk of incident AF after stroke (HR 1.16 [95% Confidence Interval (CI) 0.94-1.44]
Stroke Journal
FEBRUARY 1, 2024
Stroke, Volume 55, Issue Suppl_1 , Page A53-A53, February 1, 2024. Introduction:Mechanical Thrombectomy improves outcomes in patients with acute ischemic stroke due to large vessel occlusion. Data on demographics and baseline risk factors, occlusion site, and acute treatment was pulled from the stroke registry. 1.82, p = 0.703).Conclusion:In
40 Circulation: Cardiovascular Imaging
FEBRUARY 28, 2024
We hypothesized that patients with mild asMR without LV dilatation may have impaired hemodynamics and higher risks of subsequent symptomatic HF deterioration.METHODS:Stroke volume, cardiac output, and systolic pulmonary artery pressure were measured by echocardiography in 142 patients with isolated atrial fibrillation and 30 healthy controls.
Stroke: Vascular and Interventional Neurology
OCTOBER 25, 2024
Stroke: Vascular and Interventional Neurology, Volume 4, Issue 6 , November 1, 2024. BackgroundAtrial fibrillation (AF) is a known risk factor of ischemic stroke, and AFrelated stroke is twice more likely to be fatal. The average time to inpatient ICM implant was 4.1 days, with 77% in 5 days and 95.5%
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Journal of Cardiovascular Electrophysiology
DECEMBER 17, 2024
Abstract Background Heart failure (HF) with preserved ejection fraction (HFpEF) and atrial fibrillation (AF) are associated with high morbidity and mortality. The primary endpoint was a composite of all-cause mortality, HF hospitalizations, or strokes within 3 years after the initial or repeat CA. 423 by a log-rank test).
Journal of Cardiovascular Electrophysiology
JANUARY 9, 2025
ABSTRACT Atrial fibrillation (AF) is the most common cause of arrhythmia-induced cardiomyopathy. Additionally, SGLT2i therapy was associated with decreased all-cause hospitalizations and reduced risk of ischemic stroke. Moreover, SGLT2i use was associated with lowered hospitalization and ischemic stroke risk.
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