There is an apparent underuse of warfarin in elderly patients with AF, as there is inconsistency in opinion among clinicians about who should receive anticoagulation. The risks of warfarin are ...

Warfarin reduces the risk of stroke in atrial fibrillation by around 60%, while antiplatelet therapy is much less effective. Bleeding is, however, a notable adverse effect with warfarin.

More information: Paulus Kirchhof et al, Anticoagulation in device-detected atrial fibrillation with or without vascular disease: a combined analysis of the NOAH-AFNET 6 and ARTESiA trials ...

In patients with device-detected atrial fibrillation and a prior stroke, oral anticoagulation increases bleeding without a clear reduction in stroke. This finding was presented by Prof.

With the factor XI inhibitor, clinicians may have more flexibility when managing anticoagulation in this common scenario.

Data show early anticoagulation after acute stroke in people with atrial fibrillation is safe when indicated. Risk for recurrent ischemic stroke at 30 days was lower in the early vs. late ...

If you have atrial fibrillation (AFib), your doctor may suggest long-term blood thinners, also called anticoagulants. They lower your risk for stroke caused by a blood clot, the most dangerous ...

The American Heart Association estimates that atrial fibrillation (AF ... requires a balance between the risks and benefits of oral anticoagulation therapy. Individualized selection of an ...

Atrial fibrillation, also called AF or AFib ... Alcohol Leafy green vegetables, which can interfere with warfarin Foods that have a lot of salt Processed foods that have a lot of added ...

I've been diagnosed with atrial fibrillation. I've read that it puts me at greater risk of stroke. Can you tell me more about ...

Dr Becher and the NOAH – AFNET 6 team evaluated the efficacy and safety of anticoagulation with edoxaban in patients with long episodes of device-detected atrial fibrillation lasting 24 hours or ...

Objective: To evaluate data addressing use of anticoagulation in elderly patients with atrial fibrillation (AF), in particular those at risk of falls. Data Sources: Primary literature was ...