International Journal of Cardiology: March 1, 2013 Background Improvement of oral hygiene through dental scaling was associated with a decreased risk of cardiovascular events. The goal of the present study was to investigate whether dental scaling can reduce the risk of atrial fibrillation (AF). Methods In year 2000, a total of 28,909 subjects who were age […]
Science Direct: April 3, 2013 Objectives The purpose of this study was to investigate the associations of traditional risk factors and longitudinal measures of HIV disease severity with risk of incident atrial fibrillation (AF) in a contemporary cohort of HIV-infected individuals. Background Cardiovascular disease is common in HIV-infected persons; however, the most common cardiac arrhythmia, […]
STROKEAHA: April 2, 2013 Background and Purpose—To estimate the cost-effectiveness of stroke prevention in patients with nonvalvular atrial fibrillation by using novel oral anticoagulants apixaban 5 mg, dabigatran 150 mg, and rivaroxaban 20 mg compared with warfarin. Methods—A Markov decision-analysis model was constructed using data from clinical trials to evaluate lifetime costs and quality-adjusted life-years of […]
Circulation: April 1, 2013 Introduction This document is a compilation of the current American Col- lege of Cardiology Foundation/American Heart Association (ACCF/AHA) practice guideline recommendations for atrial fibrillation (AF) from the “ACC/AHA/esC 2006 Guidelines for the Management of Patients With Atrial Fibrillation),”⁎ the “2011 ACCF/AHA/Hrs Focused Update on the Management of Patients With Atrial Fibrillation […]
Mayo Clinic Proceedings: April 1, 2013 Abstract Atrial fibrillation (AF) is the most common arrhythmia worldwide, and it has a significant effect on morbidity and mortality. It is a significant risk factor for stroke and peripheral embolization, and it has an effect on cardiac function. Despite widespread interest and extensive research on this topic, our understanding […]
Neurology: March 27, 2013 Objectives: The usefulness of the implantable loop recorder (ILR) with improved atrial fibrillation (AF) detection capability (Reveal XT) and the factors associated with AF in the setting of unexplained stroke were investigated. Methods: A cohort study is reported of 51 patients in whom ILRs were implanted for the investigation of ischemic stroke for which […]
Nephrology: March 25, 2013 Abstract Incidence and prevalence of Atrial Fibrillation (AF) is higher in hemodialysis (HD) population than general population. AF is associated with higher morbidity and mortality than sinus rhythm in this population. The purpose of this review is to summarize all available evidence regarding use of warfarin in HD patients with AF […]
CIRCEP: March 20, 2013 Background—While previous studies have suggested that competitive athletes have a higher risk of atrial fibrillation (AF) than the general population, limited and inconsistent data are available on the association between regular physical activity (PA) and the risk of AF. Methods and Results—A systematic, comprehensive literature search using MEDLINE, EMBASE, and COCHRANE until […]
J Am Heart Assoc.: March 18, 2013 Background In the past decade, catheter ablation has become an established therapy for symptomatic atrial fibrillation (AF). Until very recently, few data have been available to guide the clinical community on the outcomes of AF ablation at ≥3 years of follow‐up. We aimed to systematically review the medical literature to […]
QJM: March 14, 2013 Aim: The aims of this study were to investigate the prevalence of atrial fibrillation (AF), treatment rates of AF and the factors underlying awareness and treatment, in a large nationally representative study. Methods: A population sample of people aged 50+, living in the Republic of Ireland, were recruited as part of The Irish longitudinal […]
