Arrhythmias & EP
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AF patients receive unnecessary oral anticoagulants
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A look at top upcoming clinical trials in electrophysiology
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Atrial fibrillation patients on dronedarone at greater risk for all-cause hospitalizations
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LEGACY: Weight loss markedly improves atrial fibrillation
Key clinical point: Nearly half of overweight or obese patients with atrial fibrillation who achieved at least a 10% sustained weight loss...
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FDA: Avoid using amiodarone with some hepatitis C antivirals
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Ablation cuts AF recurrence 2.5-fold vs. amiodarone in heart failure
Key clinical point: Catheter ablation is hands down more effective than amiodarone for the treatment of persistent atrial fibrillation in patients...
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Novel Watchman device approved as warfarin alternative in atrial fib
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Digoxin linked to higher mortality in AF
Key clinical point: Alternatives to digoxin should be considered when prescribing for patients with atrial fibrillation.Major finding: Digoxin was...
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Nailing VT as the cause of wide complex tachycardia
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Ranolazine plus beta-blockers might prevent postop AF
Key clinical point: Ranolazine’s protective effect seems to come at the cost of symptomatic hypotension in the first 3 days after surgery. Major...
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CHADS2 predicts postop atrial fibrillation
Key clinical point: Postop atrial fibrillation is more likely if patients go into surgery with an elevated CHADS 2 score. Major finding: For every...