Subclinical AF: Apixaban reduces Stroke risk, albeit at a higher bleeding risk, ATRESiA trial dr. Abhimanyu Uppal15 Nov 2023 4:30 PM ISTSubclinical atrial fibrillation (AF), characterized by brief episodes identified through a device capable of continuous, long-term arrhythmia...
No significant difference of mortality and incident MI between post PI DAPT duration of one month and 3 months Niveditha Subramani12 Oct 2023 9:45 AM ISTDual antiplatelet therapy (DAPT) is the combination of aspirin and one ADP-receptor blocker (clopidogrel, prasugrel, or ticagrelor). The duration of...
Anticoagulation with edoxaban fails in patients with atrial high-rate episodes Dr. Kamal Kant Kohli30 Aug 2023 10:30 AM ISTGermany: Anticoagulation with edoxaban fails to significantly reduce the incidence of a composite of stroke, cardiovascular death, or systemic...
VKA better than rivaroxaban as an anticoagulant in RHD patients with AF, INVICTUS study dr. Abhimanyu Uppal22 Sept 2022 12:00 PM ISTMost of the trials showing superiority or non-inferiority of DOACs over vitamin K antagonist (VKAs) have excluded patients with valvular AF....
Atrial fibrillation in Andhra Pradesh- The AP-AF study Dr. Nandita Mohan26 Aug 2022 9:30 AM ISTStudies conducted in India have shown wide variations in atrial fibrillation prevalence, ranging from 0.1 to 1.6 (%). Unfortunately, in India...
Incidence, potential risk factors and clinical impacts of incomplete device endothelialization Dr. Nandita Mohan26 March 2022 5:45 PM ISTAtrial fibrillation (AF) is known to cause a 4- to 5-fold increased risk of ischemic stroke. Oral anticoagulation with non-vitamin K oral...
Handheld ECG Might Help to Diagnose Atrial Fibrillation in Elderly Patients Dr. Nandita Mohan15 March 2022 9:04 PM ISTAtrial fibrillation (AF) is a leading cause of stroke. Oral anticoagulation is effective for preventing strokes in patients with AF. However, AF may...
14/March/2022 Top Medical Bulletin Dr. Nandita Mohan5 March 2022 5:30 PM ISTHere are top medical bulletin for today:Covishield and Covaxin combo provides greater immunityCombination of two different vaccines Covishield and...
