First-line cryoablation ‘superior’ to drug therapy in AF
Successful treatment with catheter ablation has been reported in two studies.
Tag: Atrial Fibrillation AF
Levothyroxine linked with raised AF risk: study
Researchers find a dose-response relationship and suggest a conservative approach is needed for elderly patients.
Education strategy fails to increase anticoagulation in AF
Intervention to inform patients about reducing stroke risk falls short of what's needed, researchers say.
Early rhythm control reduces events in AF, trial shows
The results could change clinical practice, leading cardiologist says.
Digoxin and beta-blockers compared for atrial fibrillation
It's the only longer-term trial of digoxin for AF despite the drug being used since 1785, authors say.
AF after non-cardiac surgery increases stroke risk
US researchers say the findings suggest anticoagulation therapy may be needed postoperatively.
Apixaban is safer than rivaroxaban in AF: study
Choosing between the two drugs is a choice between thrombotic or haemorrhagic risk.
AF: Oral anticoagulants ‘severely underutilised’ in discharged patients
Large Australian study shows three in four patients with AF miss out on the therapy.
What happens when anticoagulated AF patients take NSAIDs?
Study shows NSAID use with apixaban and warfarin can increase the risk of bleeding.
AI can spot atrial fibrillation on a ‘normal’ ECG
'Groundbreaking' algorithm can spot subtle signs that a patient has AF from a single ECG in sinus rhythm.
