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Guidelines for Managing Stable Ischemic Heart Disease

May 30, 2013

Several medical societies have collaborated to develop guidelines that provide a framework for clinicians to diagnose and manage patients with stable ischemic heart disease.

Predicting Atrial Fibrillation After CABG

April 2, 2013

Postoperative atrial fibrillation (AF) occurs in 15% to 30% of patients who undergo isolated CABG. A simplified clinical tool using preoperative patient characteristics may help to identify those at high risk.

International Stroke Conference 2013

February 4, 2013

New research is being presented at the 2013 International Stroke Conference, from February 6-8 in Honolulu.…

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Predicting Atrial Fibrillation After CABG

April 2, 2013

Postoperative atrial fibrillation (AF) occurs in 15% to 30% of patients who undergo isolated CABG. A simplified clinical tool using preoperative patient characteristics may help to identify those at high risk.

Treating Hypertension: Opportunities Aplenty

January 15, 2013

New data clearly show that physicians are missing many opportunities to prescribe new blood pressure (BP) medications. Taking advantage of these teachable moments could result in improved BP control among patients.

Enhancing Communication on Stroke Risks in AF

July 18, 2012

Strokes associated with atrial fibrillation (AF) are twice as deadly as non-AF-related strokes, but less than half of healthcare providers in a recent survey were aware of this fact.

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Social Media Empowers Afib Patients and Others

August 30, 2012

Social media is empowering afib patients and others to help manage their own health. In fact, research shows that community support is more effective than medication for some. In recognition of National Atrial Fibrillation Awareness Month, we asked the founder of StopAfib.org to share her research on the many online resources available to patients, caregivers and healthcare providers.

10 Atrial Fibrillation Facts That May Surprise You

August 29, 2012

September is Atrial Fibrillation Awareness Month. To help spread the word, StopAfib.org presents these 10 afib facts and figures, a few of which will probably surprise even some healthcare professionals:…

Are You Afraid To Be Wrong?

May 31, 2012

Richard Smith, a former editor of the British Medical Journal, wrote a thoughtful essay offering guidance for new medical students. (Full text here.) Although it was published in 2003, someone just brought it to my attention via Twitter.

Dr. Smith lists many pearls of wisdom in a scholarly and lightly humorous way.…

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AF Linked to Cognitive Decline

June 3, 2013

Atrial fibrillation (AF) appears to increase risks for cognitive impairment and dementia, according to findings from a large meta-analysis. AF was significantly associated with a higher risk for cognitive impairment in patients with a first-ever stroke or recurrent stroke (relative risk [RR], 2.70) and in a broader group of AF patients with or without a history of stroke (RR, 1.40).…

Yoga Helps Patients Living With AF

April 24, 2013

A study involving patients with symptomatic paroxysmal atrial fibrillation (AF) suggests that yoga appears to reduce symptomatic AF and non-AF episodes. The analysis also suggests that yoga can help reduce the number of asymptomatic AF episodes and also improves depression and anxiety, in addition to other quality of life parameters.…