Apixaban associated with lower risk of GI bleeding compared to all DOACs Dr. Kamal Kant Kohli31 Oct 2022 9:15 PM GMTA multinational cohort study of persons with atrial fibrillation (AF) found that compared with all direct oral anticoagulants (DOACs), apixaban was...
Illicit drug use associated with increased risk of Atrial Fibrillation Dr. Kamal Kant Kohli19 Oct 2022 1:00 PM GMTAtrial fibrillation (AF) is now regarded as a preventable disease, requiring a search for modifiable risk factors. Researchers at UC San Francisco...
Diagnosis of AF with smartwatch health apps challenging in patients with abnormal ECGs Dr. Kamal Kant Kohli14 Oct 2022 2:00 PM GMTNew Smartphone tools can record an electrocardiogram (ECG) strip and make an automated diagnosis. They also overcome limitations of implantable...
New Drug Molecule poyendarone developed for Treatment of Atrial Fibrillation Dr. Kamal Kant Kohli15 Sep 2022 6:30 AM GMTAF is a serious condition that can lead to heart failure, early mortality and stroke. For AF patients, there are currently medications which are used...
Early rhythm control therapy bests rate control for lowering CV complications in most AF patients Dr. Kamal Kant Kohli6 Sep 2022 3:30 AM GMTResearchers have found in a cohort study of patients with atrial fibrillation (AF) and low risk for stroke that early rhythm control therapy was...
Wrist-worn devices cost effective option for screening atrial fibrillation: JAMA Dr. Kamal Kant Kohli8 Aug 2022 4:30 AM GMTScreening individuals for atrial fibrillation (AF) using wearable devices is more cost-effective than screening using conventional methods such as...
Postoperative atrial Fibrillation associated with increased risk of hospitalization: ESC Dr. Kamal Kant Kohli1 July 2022 6:15 AM GMTPeople who develop an abnormal heart rhythm after surgery have an increased risk of subsequently being admitted to hospital with heart failure,...
Dementia risk decreases after Smoking Cessation in Atrial Fibrillation patients Dr. Nandita Mohan23 Jun 2022 3:30 AM GMTAccording to a new study published in the Jama Network Open, smoking is associated with a significantly higher risk of dementia in patients with...
Cardiac disorders worsen the final outcome in myasthenic crisis undergoing non-invasive techniques Dr. Nandita Mohan31 May 2022 4:00 AM GMTA recent study was performed to evaluate the impact of cardiological disorders on the outcome of myasthenic crisis requiring ventilation. Study threw...
Atrial fibrillation and dementia clearly associated Dr. Kamal Kant Kohli11 April 2022 3:30 AM GMTAtrial fibrillation (AF), a common heart condition in older people, is characterized by irregular and often rapid heartbeats. These symptoms may be...
Investigational Anti-Clotting Drug Asundexian cuts Bleeding Risk Among AF Patients: Lancet Dr. Kamal Kant Kohli5 April 2022 3:30 AM GMTDURHAM, N.C-A new type of anti-clotting drug Asundexian, caused fewer bleeding incidents among patients with atrial fibrillation than the commonly...
Restoring Sinus Rhythm to help reduce valvular regurgitation Dr. Nandita Mohan21 March 2022 11:45 AM GMTCardiac chamber remodeling in atrial fibrillation (AF) reflects the progression of cardiac rhythm and may affect functional regurgitation. Study aimed...
