Top 6 Afib Studies in 2017: Part I

Among patients with recently detected AF, early rhythm control improved cardiovascular outcomes in patients of either sex without differences in safety.

Female CV mortality lags behind male mortality; lifetime risk assessment, not 10-year risk, is a better estimation tool for women

Findings elaborate on the pathophysiological differences in autoimmunity and atrial fibrillation risk between men and women.

Newly diagnosed hypertension in a patient whose blood pressure is 152/94 mm Hg. What agents will you consider for this patient? Beta-blockers? Think again.

The low rate of stroke prevention with oral anticoagulation in patients with atrial fibrillation is cause for significant concern, say investigators.

Apixaban was associated with up to a 28% lower risk of GI bleeding vs the 3 other direct oral anticoagulants in the first large-scale comparative analysis.