Importance Atrial fibrillation (AF) is the most common cardiac arrhythmia, and multiple
studies have reported increasing AF incidence rates over time, although the underlying …

Abstract Purpose of Review Atrial fibrillation (AF) is a major risk factor for systemic embolism
and ischaemic stroke. Furthermore, AF-related strokes are associated with higher mortality …

Background Many patients with cirrhosis have concurrent nonvalvular atrial fibrillation
(NVAF). Data are lacking regarding recent oral anticoagulant (OAC) usage trends among …

Background—Use of the CHA2DS2-VASc score instead of the CHADS2 score for
thromboembolic risk stratification and initiation of oral anticoagulation (OAC) was …

Background: Racial and ethnic disparities in anticoagulation exist in atrial fibrillation
management in Medicare and the Veterans Health Administration, but the influence of dual …

Background and objective: Adherence to oral anticoagulants is crucial for the prevention of
ischemic stroke in atrial fibrillation patients; however, evidence of oral-anticoagulant …

Background The incidence of atrial fibrillation (AF) has long been increasing, and AF is
associated with increased mortality. Over time, mortality trends may differ between …

Objective To characterize the rate of guideline‐concordant initiation of oral anticoagulation
(OAC) among elderly Veterans with atrial fibrillation (AF) and high stroke risk. Data …

Objective This study aimed to explore the roles of duration and burden of atrial high‐rate
episode (AHRE) on ischemic stroke in patients with pacemaker implantation. Methods …

Anticoagulant therapy for atrial fibrillation (AF) is a double-edged sword: on the one hand, it
prevents approximately 64% of strokes, but on the other hand, it can cause hemorrhage (1 …