A topline review of 3 more of the top 6 studies of 2017 in afib includes the death of digoxin, go and no-go foods, and afib and ESRD.
Daily Dose: Apple Watch for Detection of Atrial Fibrillation
Your daily dose of clinical news you may have missed.
Women and Heart Disease: Incidence, Prevalence, Progress, and the Future
Female CV mortality lags behind male mortality; lifetime risk assessment, not 10-year risk, is a better estimation tool for women
Benefits of Early Rhythm Control Similar in Women and Men with Atrial Fibrillation, According to New Research
Among patients with recently detected AF, early rhythm control improved cardiovascular outcomes in patients of either sex without differences in safety.
The Great Beta-Blocker Debate: The Pros and Cons
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.
Autoimmune Disorders Associated with New-onset AF and More Distinct in Women, Shows New Study
Findings elaborate on the pathophysiological differences in autoimmunity and atrial fibrillation risk between men and women.
Cardiovascular Disease: Top Papers in 2022
Find a compact sampling of 2022 cardiovascular disease research reviewed on Patient Care, chosen by the editorial staff.