Search results for "Atrial fibrillation"
Update released on using dabigatran to manage atrial fibrillation
Several cardiology specialty societies have released a focused update on managing patients with atrial fibrillation to include the option of using dabigatran, the first new oral anticoagulant available for clinical use in more than 50 years.
https://acphospitalist.acponline.org/weekly/archives/2011/03/02/1.htm
2 Mar 2011
Dabigatran or warfarin?
With dabigatran now a viable alternative to warfarin, hospitalists and hospitals should develop a plan for its use.
https://acphospitalist.acponline.org/archives/2011/03/dabigatran.htm
15 Mar 2011
Journal watch: Recent studies of note
Bedside tool to predict in-hospital death after stroke, and more.
https://acphospitalist.acponline.org/archives/2011/04/jw.htm
15 Apr 2011
Techniques for motivating learners to gain and retain knowledge
One of the unique aspects of education in the hospital setting is the nature of those being coached.
https://acphospitalist.acponline.org/archives/2011/04/medicaleducation.htm
15 Apr 2011
Score predicts complication risk from ICD implantation
A new score can help predict patients' risk of complications after implantable cardioverter-defibrillator (ICD) implantation, a study found.
https://acphospitalist.acponline.org/weekly/archives/2011/05/11/2.htm
11 May 2011
Bleeding risk with dabigatran varies by dose, patient age
The bleeding risk associated with dabigatran compared to warfarin is reduced at a lower dose and in patients younger than 75 years, a new study found.
https://acphospitalist.acponline.org/weekly/archives/2011/05/25/1.htm
25 May 2011
Reduced kidney function, albuminuria strongly associated with Afib
Patients with kidney damage—manifested as microalbuminuria or macroalbuminuria—or decreased kidney function had a higher atrial fibrillation (AF) risk, researchers concluded.
https://acphospitalist.acponline.org/weekly/archives/2011/06/15/4.htm
15 Jun 2011
Testing the tests
An expert gives advice on which tests may be most helpful in diagnosing intensive care patients.
https://acphospitalist.acponline.org/archives/2011/06/testing.htm
15 Jun 2011
Overanticoagulation management guidelines effective in very elderly
The American College of Chest Physicians' (ACCP) recommendations for managing overanticoagulation are effective in patients aged 75 years and older, a study found.
https://acphospitalist.acponline.org/weekly/archives/2011/06/15/1.htm
15 Jun 2011
Recent Research
Urinary test to guide pneumonia treatment, stroke risk after CABG, and more.
https://acphospitalist.acponline.org/archives/2011/07/rr.htm
15 Jul 2011