CardioExchange Archive

September 12th, 2013

Aspirin Therapy with Anticoagulation in Patients with Afib?

Benjamin A. Steinberg, MD and John Ryan, MD

An interview with Benjamin Steinberg about an analysis of data from the ORBIT-AF registry, in which patients with atrial fibrillation who were taking oral anticoagulation and aspirin had a higher risk of bleeding than patients on anticoagulation only.

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July 17th, 2013

A Surprising ICD Revision

Westby G Fisher, MD, James Fang, MD and Edward J. Schloss, MD

An ICD removed from a 70-year-old man has a startling appearance. Explain what you think happened, and offer your approach for how to care for this patient.

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June 13th, 2013

Too Much, Too Fast? Cross-Country Skiing and Heart Arrhythmias

Larry Husten, PHD

When it comes to exercise, it may be true that you can do too much or go too fast. It might seem counterintuitive, but a new study finds that among cross-country skiers, the risk for having a cardiac arrhythmia is highest in those who race the fastest or most often. Although lack of exercise is almost […]

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May 10th, 2013

Encouraging 4-Year Results for Boston Scientific’s Watchman Device in AF Patients

Larry Husten, PHD

Encouraging long-term results from the PROTECT AF trial comparing the Watchman left atrial appendage closure device to warfarin in atrial fibrillation (AF) patients were presented yesterday at the Heart Rhythm Society meeting in Denver. Previously the main results of the trial, published in the Lancet, demonstrated that the Watchman was noninferior to warfarin, but the total number of events […]

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March 9th, 2013

Following an Embargo Break PREVAIL Trial Won’t be Presented at ACC

Larry Husten, PHD

For more of our ACC.13 coverage of late-breaking clinical trials, interviews with the authors of the most important research, and blogs from our fellows on the most interesting presentations at the meeting, check out our Coverage Headquarters. The already complicated story behind the PREVAIL trial, which was designed to confirm the safety and efficacy of the […]

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January 30th, 2013

Small Study Suggests Yoga May Benefit AF Patients

Larry Husten, PHD

A study published online in the Journal of the American College of Cardiology suggests that yoga may benefit people who have atrial fibrillation. The study, which the authors describe as “a small, proof-of-concept study,” is the first of its kind. The findings raise the possibility that yoga may reduce AF symptoms and arrhythmia burden. Other physiological and […]

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January 22nd, 2013

How Will You PROTECT Your Patients with Nonvalvular Afib?

Eiman Jahangir, MD

For which patients is the Watchman left-atrial appendage closure device a better alternative to warfarin and other anticoagulant medications?

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January 17th, 2013

Revisiting Novel Anticoagulants in Atrial Fibrillation

John Ryan, MD and Christian Thomas Ruff, MD, MPH

Two experts discuss the evolving landscape of novel anticoagulants for patients with AF. Do you agree with their perspectives? What questions do you have? What has your experience taught you?

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January 14th, 2013

Atrial Fibrillation Linked to Increased Risk for Sudden Cardiac Death

Larry Husten, PHD

Although atrial fibrillation (AF) is well known to be associated with an increase in the risk of stroke and coronary heart disease, a similar association with sudden cardiac death (SCD) has been suspected but not demonstrated in the past. Now, a new study examining data from two large population studies offers evidence that AF is […]

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December 10th, 2012

Selections from Richard Lehman’s Literature Review: December 10th

Richard Lehman, BM, BCh, MRCGP

This week’s topics include a comparison of warfarin and new oral anticoagulants for managing AF and VTE, two studies of a monoclonal antibody to PCSK9 in patients with hypercholesterolemia, and more.

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