CHA2DS2-VASc Predicts Stroke, Thromboembolic Risk in Heart Failure
CHA2DS2-VASc score was associated with risk of ischemic stroke, thromboembolism, and death in patients with incident heart failure.
Atrial Fibrillation
Triple Therapy After Heart Attack, A-Fib Increases Bleeding Risk
Those receiving triple therapy had a higher risk of major bleeding.
Oral Anticoagulant Use on the Rise in Atrial Fibrillation
NOACs are prescribed to patients with lower stroke risk compared to those prescribed Warfarin.
Motion-Tracking MRI May Identifiy Stroke Risk in A-Fib
The researchers determined that depressed left atrial reservoir function may be a sign of stroke risk.
Extra Risk Factor Raises Stroke, Mortality Risk in Atrial Fibrillation
Untreated men and women with a CHA2DS2-VASc score of 1 and 2, respectively, have two times the stroke risk and three times the death risk.
FDA Wants Stroke, Heart Attack Warning Added to Testosterone Labels
The agency is also mandating that manufacturers conduct a clinical trial to study the increased risk of stroke and heart attack.
New Atrial Fibrillation Guidelines Boost Patients on Anticoagulants
Over 90% of patients with afib would be recommended for anticoagulation therapy under the 2014 guidelines.
Coffee Consumption Could Help Reduce Risk of Stroke, Heart Attack
Another recent study linked high coffee consumption with a lower risk of multiple sclerosis.
Left Atrial Abnormality Linked to Vascular Brain Injury
Even without the presence of atrial fibrillation, left atrial abnormalities increase the risk of vascular brain injury.
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