Ablation of AF improves QOL more than drugs
Ablation of atrial fibrillation (AF) improves quality of life (QOL) more than drugs, according to a study presented on Aug.…
atrial fibrillation
Atrial fib increases risk of dementia
A study in the Journal of the American Geriatrics Society reports that atrial fibrillation is associated with a higher risk…
Atrial fibrillation
Patient history, new symptoms, and assessment findings prompt a call for the rapid response team Takeaways: Atrial fibrillation results from…
Atrial fibrillation: Recognition and management to improve quality of life
Keep patients at the center of decision making. Learning Objectives Describe atrial fibrillation and symptoms associated with it. Describe management…
Oral anticoagulants may reduce risk of dementia in patients with AF
Oral anticoagulants may reduce the risk of dementia in patients with atrial fibrillation (AF), according to a study in the…
Quelling atrial chaos: Current approaches to managing atrial fibrillation
Every year, 2 million Americans experience atrial fibrillation (AF)—a chaotic electrical storm that ripples across both atria. The more you know about AF, the better off your patients will be.
Study: Atrial fib associated with memory problems
A longitudinal study study published by Neurology found that people who are 65 years or older and have atrial fibrillation…
Study: Atrial fib hospitalizations, costs soar in U.S.
U.S. hospitalizations and costs of care for atrial fibrillation nearly doubled from 1998 to 2010, according to research presented at…
What’s new in anticoagulation for patients with atrial fibrillation?
Mrs. Muriel H, age 78, is admitted to the medical-surgical unit with GI bleeding. She has a 5-year history of…
