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Even when the heart rhythm disorder known as atrial fibrillation goes away after treatment, patients’ risk of stroke may still be higher than average, a large UK study suggests. Researchers …
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New clinical practice guidelines recommend more prominent role for surgery in treatment of Afib. New clinical practice guidelines have been issued by The Society of Thoracic Surgeons (STS) that include …
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If you have atrial fibrillation, preventing stroke is a challenging problem that requires lifelong attention — so it’s good to know that stroke prevention options are changing. I see many …
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There’s some good news for people with atrial fibrillation (AFib). Researchers across the globe are working to discover new therapies for this condition that may help you lead a better …
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If you have atrial fibrillation, preventing stroke is a challenging problem that requires lifelong attention — so it’s good to know that stroke prevention options are changing. I see many …
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Atrial fibrillation (AFib) is a type of arrhythmia, or abnormal heart rhythm. According to the American Heart Association, it affects about 2.7 million Americans. People with AFib have an irregular …
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There are different types of blood thinners. These drugs help prevent dangerous blood clots from forming. They include antiplatelet drugs and anticoagulant drugs. Blood thinners raise your risk of bleeding. …
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Even though blood thinner can lead to a higher risk of bleeding, the benefit of anticoagulation usually outweighs any risk of bleeding for most patients. Warfarin (Coumadin, generics), a vitamin K …
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