We are diagnosing atrial fibrillation (AF) more often than at any time in history. This is driven
by the aging of our populations, the growing prevalence of AF risk factors, and by the …

Background Oral anticoagulation (OAC) is recommended for effective stroke prevention in
the majority of atrial fibrillation patients but is often under-utilised. Aim To use the Guidance …

Objectives Acute atrial fibrillation (AF)/flutter (AFL) is a common emergency department (ED)
presentation. In 2021, an updated version of CAEP's Acute AF/AFL Best Practices Checklist …

Background Atrial fibrillation (AF) is the most common arrhythmia and is associated with an
increased risk of ischemic stroke. Oral anticoagulation (OAC) has been shown to reduce the …

Background: Oral anticoagulant (OAC) therapy is proven to be effective at reducing risk of
stroke in patients with atrial fibrillation (AF). However, racial minorities with AF are less likely …

The Heart Rhythm Society convened a research symposium on December 9–10, 2013, in
Washington, DC, that focused on the prevention of atrial fibrillation (AF) as well as AF …

1222 Circulation October 7, 2014 follow-up of study participants, inclusion of posthospital
community costs, and inclusion of systemic embolic events. Their crude incidence rates of …

Objectives Anticoagulants reduce the risk of stroke in patients with atrial fibrillation (AF).
However, due to various causes, including concerns for bleeding, there is treatment …

We commend Dr Atzema for her excellent and highly relevant discussion of the role and
barriers of ED physicians prescribing oral anticoagulants (OACs) at discharge to prevent …

Background Randomized controlled trials examining warfarin use for stroke prevention in
atrial fibrillation (AF) may not accurately reflect real-world populations. Methods The …