Search results for "Atrial Fibrillation"
In the News
New oral anticoagulants, risk prediction for atrial fibrillation, and more.
https://acphospitalist.acponline.org/archives/2014/03/itn.htm
15 Mar 2014
Adherence to labeling for NOACs may be crucial in patients with kidney disease
Overdosing of non-vitamin K antagonist oral anticoagulants (NOACs) was common among patients with severe kidney disease, while a significant proportion of patients without renal disease were underdosed, a study found.
https://acphospitalist.acponline.org/weekly/archives/2017/06/07/1.htm
7 Jun 2017
AHA updates recommendations on clinical use of fish oil to prevent cardiovascular events
The group continues to suggest that supplementation is reasonable for secondary prevention of coronary heart disease (CHD) in patients with a recent CHD event and added a new recommendation for patients with heart failure with reduced left ventricular function.
https://acphospitalist.acponline.org/weekly/archives/2017/03/22/4.htm
22 Mar 2017
Digoxin associated with higher mortality in afib patients
Digoxin was associated with a significant increase in all-cause mortality in patients with atrial fibrillation, regardless of gender and whether they had had heart failure, a study found.
https://acphospitalist.acponline.org/weekly/archives/2012/12/05/4.htm
5 Dec 2012
Continuous ECG monitoring beats 24-hour Holter to detect paroxysmal afib after stroke
Continuous electrocardiographic (ECG) monitoring improves detection of paroxysmal atrial fibrillation in patients on stroke units compared with 24-hour Holter ECG, a study found.
https://acphospitalist.acponline.org/weekly/archives/2012/08/15/4.htm
15 Aug 2012
October issue available online and in print
The October ACP Hospitalist is now available, with a cover story about ransomware attacks on electronic health records.
https://acphospitalist.acponline.org/weekly/archives/2016/10/19/5.htm
19 Oct 2016
Guidance released on use of new oral anticoagulants in nonvalvular afib
The European Heart Rhythm Association (EHRA) published guidance last week on using new oral anticoagulants in patients with nonvalvular atrial fibrillation (AF).
https://acphospitalist.acponline.org/weekly/archives/2013/05/08/4.htm
8 May 2013
Recent Research
Ambulatory ECG monitoring after stroke, benefit of ventilator bundle components, alteplase and long-term survival after ischemic stroke, and more.
https://acphospitalist.acponline.org/archives/2016/11/recent-research.htm
15 Nov 2016
Digoxin linked to increased mortality risk
Digoxin may be associated with increased mortality risk, especially in patients with atrial fibrillation, according to a systematic review and meta-analysis.
https://acphospitalist.acponline.org/weekly/archives/2015/05/13/4.htm
13 May 2015
Warfarin associated with better one-year outcomes for acute MI, afib patients with CKD
Giving warfarin to patients with acute myocardial infarction (MI) and atrial fibrillation who have kidney disease was associated with better one-year outcomes than not giving warfarin, a study found.
https://acphospitalist.acponline.org/weekly/archives/2014/03/12/4.htm
12 Mar 2014