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Four modifiable factors account for most of the population attributable risk of heart failure among women with new-onset atrial fibrillation

Risk Factors Explain Most Heart Failure Risk in Incident A-Fib

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Four modifiable factors account for most of the population attributable risk of heart failure in women
Nearly one in six Americans taking non-vitamin K antagonist oral anticoagulants for atrial fibrillation may not be receiving the proper dose

Many Taking NOACs for A-Fib May Not Be Getting Right Dose

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Study of newer medications finds 16 percent receive too much or too little
For patients undergoing cardiac surgery

Post-Op A-Fib Down With Low-Level Vagus Nerve Stimulation

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LLVNS tied to lower rate of POAF, inflammatory cytokine levels in patients undergoing cardiac sx
Regular chocolate consumption may lead to a lower risk of atrial fibrillation

Regular Chocolate Consumption May Lower Risk of A-Fib

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13-year study finds lower odds for atrial fibrillation in people eating moderate amounts
For patients undergoing percutaneous coronary intervention with drug-eluting stents

Risk Up for Triple Tx Versus DAPT in DES Implantation With A-Fib

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Findings for patients with atrial fibrillation who underwent PCI with drug-eluting stents
Anticoagulants are often prescribed to prevent strokes in patients with atrial fibrillation

Anticoagulation May Help Prevent Dementia in A-Fib Patients

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Dementia rates up with delays in anticoagulation treatment for atrial fibrillation
Anticoagulants are often prescribed to prevent strokes in patients with atrial fibrillation

Anticoagulation May Help Prevent Dementia in A-Fib Patients

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Even patients with a low risk of stroke could benefit, researchers say
Assessment of plasma catecholamines on the morning of surgery can predict the likelihood of postoperative atrial fibrillation for patients undergoing elective cardiac surgery

Plasma Catecholamines Predict Post-Op A-Fib After Cardiac Sx

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Composite preoperative catecholamine marker linked to four-fold increased occurrence of POAF
Azithromycin doesn't appear to increase the risk of ventricular arrhythmia

No Proof Azithromycin Ups Odds of Ventricular Arrhythmia

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Patients on azithromycin no more likely to develop ventricular arrhythmia than those on amoxicillin
The larger a woman's body size as a young adult

Larger Women Have Nearly Three-Fold Higher Risk of A-Fib

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Risk of atrial fibrillation rises along with body size, but remain low overall, researchers say