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Physician-authored summaries on the latest research on atrial fibrillation, editorials on atrial fibrillation, and perspectives on atrial fibrillation - drawn from the top medical journals.
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Warfarin for Stroke Prevention in Patients with Atrial Fibrillation
- September 16, 2009
- Joel M. Gore, MD
- Cardiology
Results of a large observational study provide current data for accurate risk-benefit estimation.- Reviewing:
- Singer DE et al., Ann Intern Med 2009 Sep 1; 151:297.
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An Alternative to Warfarin in Patients with Atrial Fibrillation?
- September 1, 2009
- Harlan M. Krumholz, MD, SM
- Cardiology
Compared with warfarin, low-dose dabigatran performed better with regard to safety but not efficacy, and high-dose dabigatran performed better with regard to efficacy but not safety.- Reviewing:
- Connolly SJ et al. for the RE-LY Steering Committee and Investigators., N Engl J Med 2009 Aug 30;:
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A Second Gene Is Associated with Atrial Fibrillation
- August 19, 2009
- Mark S. Link, MD
- Cardiology
Risk factors uncovered by genomewide studies add more pieces to the AF puzzle.- Reviewing:
- Gudbjartsson DF et al., Nat Genet 2009 Aug; 41:876. Benjamin EJ et al., Nat Genet 2009 Aug; 41:879.
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Ablation for Atrial Fibrillation: Not Risk Free
- May 27, 2009
- Mark S. Link, MD
- Cardiology
The risk for death after AF ablation is 1 in 1000 patients or 1 in 1385 procedures.
CME Exam- Reviewing:
- Cappato R et al., J Am Coll Cardiol 2009 May 12; 53:1798. Belhassen B., J Am Coll Cardiol 2009 May 12; 53:1804.
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An Angiotensin-Receptor Blocker Fails to Prevent Atrial Fibrillation Recurrence
- April 15, 2009
- Mark S. Link, MD
- Cardiology
Despite much hope and promising preliminary data, valsartan performed no better than placebo during 1-year of follow-up.- Reviewing:
- Disertori M et al. for the GISSI-AF Investigators., N Engl J Med 2009 Apr 16; 360:1606. Gillis AM., N Engl J Med 2009 Apr 16; 360:1669.
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What Determines the Risk for Atrial Fibrillation?
- April 8, 2009
- Beat J. Meyer, MD
- Cardiology
Investigators use FHS data to create a prediction model from seven major clinical risk factors.- Reviewing:
- Schnabel RB et al., Lancet 2009 Feb 28; 373:739. Brieger DB and Freedman SB., Lancet 2009 Feb 28; 373:698.
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Got Atrial Fibrillation? Pick Your Poison and Your Endpoint
- March 31, 2009
- Mark S. Link, MD
- Cardiology
In ACTIVE A, clopidogrel plus aspirin reduced the risk for stroke compared with aspirin alone, but at a cost of increased major hemorrhage.
CME Exam- Reviewing:
- The ACTIVE Investigators., N Engl J Med 2009 Mar 31;:
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Dronedarone Effective in Patients with Atrial Fibrillation
- February 11, 2009
- Mark S. Link, MD
- Cardiology
In the long-awaited results of ATHENA, dronedarone reduced the number of first hospitalizations for cardiac causes without increasing mortality.
CME Exam- Reviewing:
- Hohnloser SH et al for the ATHENA Investigators., N Engl J Med 2009 Feb 12; 360:668.
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Link Between Alcohol Consumption and Atrial Fibrillation in Women
- January 7, 2009
- JoAnne M. Foody, MD
- Cardiology
Findings from a large observational study suggest that consuming two or more drinks per day increases women’s risk for AF.- Reviewing:
- Conen D et al., JAMA 2008 Dec 3; 300:2489.
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Ablation for Atrial Fibrillation: Pushing the Envelope
- October 22, 2008
- Mark S. Link, MD
- Cardiology
In a small randomized trial, pulmonary-vein isolation proved better than AV-node ablation plus biventricular pacing in patients with congestive heart failure and AF.- Reviewing:
- Khan MN et al., N Engl J Med 2008 Oct 23; 359:1778.
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Amiodarone for Sinus Rhythm Maintenance: Continuous Dosing Is Best
- October 14, 2008
- Mark S. Link, MD
- Cardiology
In a randomized trial, episodic treatment was neither safer nor more effective than continuous treatment.- Reviewing:
- Ahmed S et al., JAMA 2008 Oct 15; 300:1784.
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Rhythm Control for Atrial Fibrillation Takes Another Hit Free
- June 18, 2008
- Mark S. Link, MD
- Cardiology
This approach to treatment of patients with heart failure performed poorly in two recent studies.
CME Exam- Reviewing:
- Roy D et al. for the Atrial Fibrillation and Congestive Heart Failure Investigators., N Engl J Med 2008 Jun 19; 358:2667. Køber L et al. for the Dronedarone Study Group., N Engl J Med 2008 Jun 19; 358:2678. Cain ME and Curtis AB., N Engl J Med 2008 Jun 19; 358:2725.
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Ablation Therapy for Atrial Tachycardias: Some Answers, More Questions
- April 16, 2008
- Frederick A. Masoudi, MD, MSPH
- Cardiology
A meta-analysis of four randomized comparison trials suggests that ablation may have the edge over drug treatment — but also highlights the paucity of evidence.- Reviewing:
- Noheria A et al., Arch Intern Med 2008 Mar 24; 168:581.
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A New Treatment for Atrial Fibrillation on the Horizon? Free
- September 5, 2007
- Mark S. Link, MD
- Cardiology
Dronedarone, an agent similar to — but potentially less toxic than — amiodarone, shows some promise in a placebo-controlled trial.- Reviewing:
- Singh BN et al. for the EURIDIS and ADONIS Investigators., N Engl J Med 2007 Sep 6; 357:987-99. Ezekowitz MD., N Engl J Med 2007 Sep 6; 357:1039-41.
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Pacing the Ventricle: With Dual-Chamber Pacemakers, Less Is More
- September 5, 2007
- Mark S. Link, MD
- Cardiology
In patients with sick-sinus syndrome, a strategy to minimize ventricular pacing reduced the risk for AF.- Reviewing:
- Sweeney MO et al. for the Search AV Extension and Managed Ventricular Pacing for Promoting Atrioventricular Conduction (SAVE PACe) Trial., N Engl J Med 2007 Sep 6; 357:1000-8.
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Excellent Long-Term Prognosis for Patients with Idiopathic or Lone AFib
- July 18, 2007
- Mark S. Link, MD
- Cardiology
A 25-year follow-up study showed survival rates and stroke risks similar to those of healthy peers.- Reviewing:
- Jahangir A et al., Circulation 2007 Jun 19; 115:3050-6.
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Warfarin: Prescribe with Care in the Elderly
- June 13, 2007
- Mark S. Link, MD
- Cardiology
In a real-world cohort of elderly patients, the hazards of warfarin therapy were found to be greater than previously reported.- Reviewing:
- Hylek EM et al., Circulation 2007 May 29; 115:2689-96. Wyse DG., Circulation 2007 May 29; 115:2684-6.
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Can Steroids Prevent AFib After Cardiothoracic Surgery?
- May 23, 2007
- JoAnne M. Foody, MD
- Cardiology
In a small, prospective study, risk for AF was reduced in patients who received hydrocortisone after CABG or valve replacement.- Reviewing:
- Halonen J et al., JAMA 2007 Apr 11; 297:1562-7.
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High Pulse Pressure: Risk Factor for New-Onset AFib? Free
- February 20, 2007
- Mark S. Link, MD
- Cardiology
The difference between systolic and diastolic blood pressure may portend atrial fibrillation, according to Framingham data.- Reviewing:
- Mitchell GF et al., JAMA 2007 Feb 21; 297:709-15.
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Pulmonary-Vein Ablation vs. Antiarrhythmic Drugs for Paroxysmal AFib
- January 3, 2007
- Mark S. Link, MD
- Cardiology
In patients with long-standing paroxysmal atrial fibrillation who had previously failed AAD therapy, ablation showed a significant advantage in maintaining sinus rhythm at 1 year.- Reviewing:
- Pappone C et al., J Am Coll Cardiol 2006 Dec 5; 48:2340-7.
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