CHADS2 Helpful in Predicting AF Risk after CABG
According to a new study that was presented at Cardiotism 2012, the CHADS2 score, which is calculated on a regular basis as a means of predicting whether a coronary bypass...
Study: Amiodarone Not as Good as Other Drugs in Treating New-onset AF
According to information from a recent study published in the May 29, 2012 online issue of the American Journal of Cardiology, IV amiodarone combined with oral ranolazine is better at...
Study Suggests AF Episodes Triggered by Alcohol
According to information from a new study, patients who are suffering from paroxysmal atrial fibrillation are more likely to suffer from AF episodes when they imbibe in alcohol. However, this...
Benefit Outweighs Bleeding Risk for AF Patients Taking Anticoagulants like Multaq
According to information from a new Swedish study, for most AF patients, the benefits outweigh the intracranial bleeding risks when taking anticoagulant medications like Multaq. These types of medications are...
Study: Lipid-lowering Medications Do Not Prevent AF
According to a new Aortic Stensis (SEAS) study, the lipid-lowering drug combination of simvastatin and ezetimibe do not work in reducing new-onset atrial fibrillation (AF) for patients that have asymptomatic...