Weekend Hospital Visits Worse for AF Patients
According to the findings of a new study, patients suffering from atrial fibrillation (AF) who are admitted to the hospital on weekends have a tendency to stay in the hospital...
AF Patients Have Similar PCI Outcomes No Matter the Stent Type
A new study has found that AF patients’ adverse event rates after having a coronary artery stent are alike regardless of whether the patient is using a drug-eluting or bare-metal...
Study: Dabigatran Cheaper than Warfarin for Stroke Prevention in AF Patients
In a study that centered on the cost effectiveness of alternatives to Warfarin as a treatment in stroke prevention in AF patients, it was determined that Dabigatran is cheaper to...
Is Multaq On Its Way Out?
With so many heart medications on the market right now, it can get confusing as to what is the best treatment for atrial fibrillation. The newer medications like Rivaroxaban, apixaban...
NICE Recommends Rivaroxaban for AF Patients
The UK-based National Institute for Clinical Excellence (NICE) recently decided to recommend the drug rivaroxaban (Xarelto) as a treatment option for patients with atrial fibrillation. Rivaroxaban is used to help...