Early rhythm control ‘effective across AF types’
Patients with first-diagnosed AF tend to have the longest hospital spell, investigators find.
Tag: Atrial Fibrillation AF
Fitbit can detect silent AF: study
A new algorithm for detecting arrhythmia is before the US FDA for approval.
AF common in month after cardiac surgery, study finds
A usual-care approach only detects a tenth of patients experiencing AF episodes, data show.
Occlusion of the left atrial appendage ‘reduces stroke risk’
Landmark trial shows the benefit of occlusion in patients with atrial fibrillation.
Screening increases atrial fibrillation detection 10-fold: study
The use of wearable ECG monitors should be explored as a strategy to prevent stroke, the researchers say.
High BP may be causally linked to atrial fibrillation: study
Their finding offers hope for prevention of AF, European researchers say.
Ablation for AF ‘safe and effective’ for women
The largest randomised controlled trial to date shows being female does not put patients at greater risk of complications.
Just one drink a day can raise risk of AF
Even light alcoholic consumption raises the chance of the arrhythmia, researchers say.
Two-year lag in anticoagulation ‘common’ in high-risk AF
Patients are missing out on timely review of their stroke risk in primary care, a study suggests.
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