Search results for "Atrial fibrillation"
Aspirin overuse persists in afib
Hospitalists can help match practice to guidelines.
https://acphospitalist.acponline.org/archives/2016/10/aspirin-overuse-afib.htm
15 Oct 2016
MKSAP quiz on beta-blockers
The following cases and commentary, which focus on use of beta-blockers, are excerpted from ACPs Medical Knowledge Self-Assessment Program (MKSAP 17).
https://acphospitalist.acponline.org/archives/2017/04/ty.htm
15 Apr 2017
Telemedicine, afib, and Parkinson's
This month's issue offers examples of telemedicine in action and tips on atrial fibrillation and Parkinson's disease.
https://acphospitalist.acponline.org/archives/2019/08/letter-from-the-editor.htm
15 Aug 2019
After ICH, patients on NOACs appear more likely to survive to discharge than those on warfarin
The findings in patients with intracerebral hemorrhage suggest that non–vitamin K antagonist oral anticoagulants may be better than warfarin for patients requiring an anticoagulant with or without concomitant antiplatelet therapy, the authors said.
https://acphospitalist.acponline.org/weekly/archives/2018/01/31/2.htm
31 Jan 2018
Top 10 afib pearls
From prevalence and risk factors to treatment options.
https://acphospitalist.acponline.org/archives/2015/06/afib-pearls.htm
15 Jun 2015
Speedy sepsis care, intubation after cardiac arrest, and more
Summaries from ACP Hospitalist Weekly.
https://acphospitalist.acponline.org/archives/2017/06/recent-research.htm
15 Jun 2017
Working up high
Hospitalist practice is different at altitude.
https://acphospitalist.acponline.org/archives/2017/08/working-up-high.htm
15 Aug 2017
Guidance released on acute care, periprocedural management of patients on NOACs
The American Heart Association's scientific statement offers recommendations on monitoring and reversal of non-vitamin K antagonist oral anticoagulants (NOACs), among other topics.
https://acphospitalist.acponline.org/weekly/archives/2017/02/15/4.htm
15 Feb 2017
Afib initiative strives to close a quality gap
The goal is getting more physicians to recognize and treat at-risk patients.
https://acphospitalist.acponline.org/archives/2012/08/afib.htm
15 Aug 2012
Risks and benefits of warfarin for afib differ with severity of kidney disease
In patients with atrial fibrillation and end-stage CKD requiring renal replacement therapy, warfarin use was not associated with any reduction in stroke risk or mortality, but there was an increased risk of major bleeding.
https://acphospitalist.acponline.org/weekly/archives/2015/09/23/4.htm
23 Sep 2015