Arrhythmias & EP
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AF Burden Increases Around Time of COPD Hospitalizations
Patients with COPD exacerbations requiring hospitalization should be monitored for cardiac arrhythmias.
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The Rising Tide of Atrial Fibrillation: Is Primary Care Ready?
Lifestyle choices such as sleeping habits can contribute to AF outcomes.
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Skip Potassium After Cardiac Surgery
Postoperative atrial fibrillation risks is not altered with potassium supplementation for patients who recently had CV surgery, says study.
From the Journals
Stroke Risk from Atrial Fibrillation Rises in Presence of Rheumatoid Arthritis
The presence of rheumatoid arthritis increased the risk for stroke in patients with atrial fibrillation, a retrospective study showed.
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New AFib Guidelines Address Underlying Illness, Comorbidities
Class I recommendations have been issued for comorbidity, risk factor management goals, including those BP, HF, diabetes, etc.
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After Rapid Weight Loss, Monitor Antiobesity Drug Dosing
Toxicities from excessive doses can have a range of detrimental effects; examine dosing following rapid weight loss.
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Wearables May Confirm Sleep Disruption Impact on Chronic Disease
Increased deep sleep was linked with reduced odds of AF, major depressive disorder, and anxiety disorder.
Commentary
Avoid These Common Mistakes in Treating Hyperkalemia
Often, patients end up following a potassium-restricted diet for long periods because they aren’t told the cause of their hyperkalemia.
Commentary
Pulsed Field Ablation for AF: Are US Electrophysiologists Too Easily Impressed?
Clinical electrophysiologist discusses concerns about efficacy, safety, and costs of PFA.
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Lower Edoxaban Dose Cuts Bleeding Risk in Elderly Atrial Fibrillation Patients
“These data suggest that lower-dose anticoagulants, such as edoxaban, 30 mg once daily, may be considered in all patients 80 years and older with...
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Study: AFib May Be Linked to Dementia in T2D
Incident AF and CV disease were associated with risk for all-cause dementia, according to new study.