Lifestyle changes in atrial fibrillation management and intervention

L Yang, MK Chung - Journal of Cardiovascular …, 2023 - Wiley Online Library
Atrial fibrillation (AF) is one of the most common arrhythmias in adults, and its continued rise
in the United States is complicated by the increased incidence and prevalence of several AF …

Oral anticoagulants: a systematic overview of reviews on efficacy and safety, genotyping, self-monitoring, and stakeholder experiences

C Khouja, G Brunton, M Richardson, G Stokes… - Systematic reviews, 2022 - Springer
Background This systematic overview was commissioned by England's Department of
Health and Social Care (DHSC) to assess the evidence on direct (previously 'novel') oral …

Go big or go home: obesity and total joint arthroplasty

M Blankstein, JA Browne, KA Sonn, I Ashkenazi… - The Journal of …, 2023 - Elsevier
Obesity is highly prevalent, and it is expected to grow considerably in the United States. The
association between obesity and an increased risk of complications following total joint …

Effectiveness and safety of direct oral anticoagulants for stroke prevention in atrial fibrillation patients with extreme obesity

B Elad, N Maman, S Ayalon, LH Goldstein - The American Journal of …, 2023 - Elsevier
Direct oral anticoagulants (DOACs) are a favored treatment to prevent stroke in patients with
atrial fibrillation (AF). There are limited data concerning the efficacy and safety of DOACs in …

Direct oral anticoagulant use in hospitalized patients with atrial fibrillation across body mass index categories: design and rationale for a retrospective cohort study

F Shaikh, R Wynne, R L. Castelino… - … Advances in Drug …, 2024 - journals.sagepub.com
Background: Atrial fibrillation (AF) and obesity are common conditions globally; yet, there
remains suboptimal pharmacological management contributing to high rates of …

Practices, beliefs, and attitudes of clinicians in prescribing direct oral anticoagulants for obese adults with atrial fibrillation: a qualitative study

F Shaikh, R Wynne, RL Castelino, SC Inglis… - International Journal of …, 2023 - Springer
Background Atrial fibrillation (AF) and obesity affect over 60 and 650 million people,
respectively. Aim This study aimed to explore clinician practices, beliefs, and attitudes …

The Overweight and Obese Patient in Oculofacial Plastic Surgery: A Narrative Review

HS Rana, CE Clabeaux, AH Patadia… - Ophthalmic Plastic & …, 2023 - journals.lww.com
Purpose: The oculofacial plastic surgeon will more frequently encounter challenges related
to overweight and obese patients as the incidence rises. There is a paucity of data in the …

Safety and efficacy of direct oral anticoagulants in comparison to warfarin in obese patients with atrial fibrillation: A systematic review and meta‐analysis

A Adelkhanova, PR Oli, DB Shrestha… - Health Science …, 2024 - Wiley Online Library
Abstract Background and Aim Obesity affects nearly 650 million adults worldwide, and the
prevalence is steadily rising. This condition has significant adverse effects on cardiovascular …

[PDF][PDF] The Effectiveness and Safety of Direct Oral Anticoagulants in Obese Patients With Atrial Fibrillation: A Network Meta-Analysis

QM Salah, S Bhandari, A Chand, S Khan, SHA Tirmzi… - Cureus, 2023 - cureus.com
Atrial fibrillation (AF) is a cardiac condition characterized by an irregular heart rhythm, which
is increasingly prevalent in the modern era. All international guidelines strongly advise the …

Dilemmas Related to Direct-Acting Oral Anticoagulant Administration in Patients With Extreme Obesity

BL Erstad, JF Barletta - Annals of Pharmacotherapy, 2023 - journals.sagepub.com
Objective: The objective of the study was to discuss the controversies surrounding the use
and dosing of direct-acting oral anticoagulants (DOACs) in obese patients recognizing the …