[LB.01.02] ASSESSMENT OF ANTICOAGULATION TREATMENT IN PATIENTS DIAGNOSED WITH ATRIAL FIBRILLATION IN A BASIC HEALTH AREA. ACAP STUDY
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DOI: 10.1097/01.hjh.0000523441.96652.23
Abstract: Objective: Atrial fibrillation (AF) is the most common cardiac arrhythmia. It is present in 1–2% of the population. To assess the need for anticoagulation is essential for its management. Our objective was to investigate whether… read more here.
Keywords: atrial fibrillation; anticoagulation; fibrillation; treatment ... See more keywords
Initiation of oral anticoagulation in US older adults newly diagnosed with atrial fibrillation during hospitalization.
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DOI: 10.1111/jgs.18375
Abstract: BACKGROUND Atrial fibrillation is a common cause of stroke among older adults and is often first detected during hospitalization, given frequent use of cardiac telemetry. METHODS In a 20% national sample of Medicare fee-for-service beneficiaries,… read more here.
Keywords: diagnosed atrial; older adults; fibrillation; newly diagnosed ... See more keywords
Relationship of Preexisting Cardiovascular Comorbidities to Newly Diagnosed Atrial Fibrillation After Ischemic Stroke
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DOI: 10.1161/strokeaha.117.018251
Abstract: Background and Purpose— There remains uncertainty as whether newly diagnosed atrial fibrillation (AF) after ischemic stroke reflects underlying heart disease and represents an increased risk of cardioembolic stroke, or whether it is triggered by neurogenic… read more here.
Keywords: atrial fibrillation; ischemic stroke; cardiovascular comorbidities; newly diagnosed ... See more keywords