The New England Journal of Medicine: Left Atrial Appendage Closure or Anticoagulation for Atrial Fibrillation For patients with atrial fibrillation, the use of oral anticoagulant therapy to prevent stroke is limited by the risk of bleeding. Left atrial appendage closure is considered for patients who are ... Open Heart: Epidemiology, economic burden and mortality of atrial fibrillation in a region with very high life expectancy: a contemporary, population-based analysis in Catalonia Background The high prevalence of atrial fibrillation (AF) and its association with cardiovascular (CV) outcomes represent a challenge for public health systems, particularly in ageing ...
Epidemiology, economic burden and mortality of atrial fibrillation in a region with very high life expectancy: a contemporary, population-based analysis in Catalonia Researchers quantify the risk for heart failure among people who screen positive for atrial fibrillation and suggest ECG could be warranted. Atrial fibrillation occurs when cardiac electrical impulses become disordered, leading to a rapid and irregular heartbeat. Lip and colleagues discuss the mechanisms that underlie this common ... EurekAlert!: Heart failure is common in people with atrial fibrillation detected during screening
