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American College of Cardiology/American Heart Association/European Society of Cardiology Scientific Statement:.
Stroke Risk Should Determine Anti-Clotting Treatment for People With Irregular Heartbeat
Revised ACC/AHA/ESC Guidelines on Atrial Fibrillation Recommend New Approach
DALLAS, Aug. 2 /PRNewswire/ -- Risk factors for stroke should be used to determine whether anti-clotting therapy is given to people with an irregular heartbeat called atrial fibrillation (AF), according to revised Guidelines for the Management of Patients with Atrial Fibrillation released today by the American College of Cardiology, American Heart Association and the European Society of Cardiology.
Atrial fibrillation (AF) is the most common heart rhythm disturbance and it increases the risk for stroke, heart failure and all-cause death, especially in women. Presently AF affects more than 2 million Americans and 4.5 million Europeans, according to the joint statement. The number of patients with atrial fibrillation is expected to increase even more due to an aging population, a rising number of people with chronic heart disease and improved diagnostic possibilities.
During AF, the heart's two upper chambers (the atria) quiver instead of beating effectively. Blood isn't pumped completely out of them, so it may pool and clot. If a piece of a blood clot in the atria leaves the heart and lodges in an artery…
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- Magazine article from: Internal Medicine News September 1, 2003 700+ words
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- Press release article from: PR Newswire December 11, 2002 700+ words
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- Magazine article from: Science News November 21, 1992 700+ words
...of aspirin can reduce stroke risk among patients with atrial fibrillation (SN: 3/24/90, p...treatment reduced the men's stroke risk by 79 percent. Moreover...s atrial chambers. Atrial fibrillation fosters such clotting...
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- Magazine article from: Internal Medicine News Jancin, Bruce November 15, 2003 700+ words
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- Magazine article from: Family Practice News Zoler, Mitchel L. October 15, 2006 700+ words
...metabolic syndrome have an increased risk of developing atrial fibrillation compared with patients with a single risk factor for cardiovascular...syndrome also boosted the risk of stroke in patients with atrial fibrillation (AF) compared with patients with AF and a single cardiovascular...
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- Magazine article from: Family Practice News IMPERIO, WINNIE ANNE October 15, 1999 700+ words
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- Magazine article from: The Practitioner January 25, 2008 700+ words
...with permanentor persistent atrial fibrillation (AF) and the need for thromboprophylaxis...which will then be linked to stroke risk and should shed light on this...Paroxysmal Versus Sustained Atrial Fibrillation in Patients Taking Oral Anticoagulation...
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