Study: Antithrombotic Drugs may be Dangerous for Older AF Patients
A new study is suggesting that older AF and coronary artery disease (CAD) patients may be more likely to suffer from strokes and major bleeding while going through antithrombotic therapy....
Study: AF, Sleep Apnea Linked After an Ablation
GregJonesLaw_9Q02_2012-12-12_Wed_Study: AF, Sleep Apnea Linked After an Ablation A new study that was recently published online in Heart Rhythm is suggesting that people with sleep apnea are more likely to...
Bleeds Linked to Warfarin Often Fatal
A new study published online in CMAJ has revealed that AF patients using Warfarin who experience major bleeding are more likely to die because of it. Bleeding is a common...
Europe Approves Apixaban
Apixaban has been approved for use as a treatment for AF in Europe by the European Commission. Apixaban is used as a stroke prevention tool for patients with atrial fibrillation....
RE-LY Study Suggests Dabigatran for AF Works Long-term
Information found in the RE-LY study of Dabigatran, which was collected during a two to three year-long follow-up, is suggesting that the drug can work long-term in treating AF patients...