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Warfarin for atrial fibrillation tied to better outcomes irrespective of kidney function

5 MAR 2014 14:24

Warfarin anticoagulation for atrial fibrillation (AF) is associated with a reduced risk of death, heart attack and stroke and no increase in bleeding in people with chronic kidney disease and cardiovascular disease
Consultation: Atrial fibrillation

24 JAN 2014 9:35

The National Institute for Health and Care Excellence has published a draft update to its guideline on the diagnosis and management of atrial fibrillation. The guideline is available for consultation on the NICE website until 26 February 2014.
Device that detects atrial fibrillation endorsed by NICE Subscription

22 JAN 2013 16:44

A device that can detect atrial fibrillation (AF) while blood pressure is being measured, WatchBP Home A, has been recommended for NHS use by the National Institute for Health and Clinical Excellence.
Digoxin use for atrial fibrillation questioned

19 DEC 2012 15:08

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Digoxin use in atrial fibrillation called into question Subscription

7 DEC 2012 15:07
Warfarin bleeds in patients with atrial fibrillation more common than RCTs suggest Subscription

27 NOV 2012 16:03

Rates of haemorrhage for patients with atrial fibrillation taking warfarin may be higher than previously thought, according to a study published in the Canadian Medical Association Journal yesterday (26 November 2012).
Rivaroxaban approved by NICE for atrial fibrillation patients

23 MAY 2012 9:03

Rivaroxaban has been endorsed for NHS use in England and Wales in patients with atrial fibrillation (AF).
NICE approves dabigatran for patients with atrial fibrillation

15 MAR 2012 16:02

Dabigatran has been endorsed for NHS use in England and Wales for the prevention of stroke in patients with atrial fibrillation (AF).
Atrial fibrillation patients at high risk of stroke not prescribed warfarin

3 OCT 2011 15:48
New anticoagulant reduces mortality in patients with atrial fibrillation

30 AUG 2011 15:46

Apixaban, a factor Xa inhibitor, has more favourable rates of stroke or embolism than warfarin in patients with atrial fibrillation (AF) and reduces mortality, according to research published online in The New England Journal of Medicine (28 August 2011).