This content is machine translated Anticoagulation for atrial fibrillation (AFib) HAS-BLED score as a reference point for risk stratification Atrial fibrillation (AFib) is a common cardiac arrhythmia and increases the risk of suffering a stroke. According to the current ESC guideline, patients with VHF without a clear contraindication should…
View Post 9 min This content is machine translated Screening for atrial fibrillation is not a sure-fire success Oral anticoagulation in AHRE risky and ineffective Anticoagulants increase the risk of bleeding but do not prevent strokes in patients with atrial high rate episodes (AHRE) and without ECG-diagnosed atrial fibrillation. This is the conclusion of the…
View Post 3 min This content is machine translated Oral anticoagulation Practice guideline supports DOAK administration in special situations Experience with the use of direct oral anticoagulants is growing steadily. Many studies show clear superiority over vitamin K antagonists. However, it has not yet been possible to create a…
View Post 5 min This content is machine translated Atrial fibrillation Stroke prophylaxis by oral anticoagulation Atrial fibrillation is the most common cardiac arrhythmia and is associated with an increased risk of embolic events. Routine screening facilitates timely detection and treatment. Oral anticoagulants are recommended as…
View Post 7 min This content is machine translated Cardiology Highlights 2013 New practice-relevant European guidelines What news did the 2013 European Congress of Cardiology in Amsterdam bring? Discussed were not only practice-relevant guidelines, but also the current trends regarding lifestyle modifications. Furthermore, studies on the…
