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Sex differences in stroke prevention in atrial fibrillation in French primary care. Results of the AFIGP (Atrial Fibrillation In General Practice) Database

22.05.20141654

Most of the French patients diagnosed with atrial fibrillation (AF) are managed by general practitioners (GPs).

NIH study links high cholesterol levels to lower fertility

22.05.20141664

High cholesterol levels may impair fertility in couples trying to achieve a pregnancy, according to a study by researchers at the National Institutes of Health, the University at Buffalo (New York), and Emory University in Atlanta.

Optimal rhythm-control strategy for recurrent atrial tachycardia after catheter ablation of persistent atrial fibrillation: a randomized clinical trial

21.05.20141785

Although catheter ablation (CA) has replaced antiarrhythmic drugs (AAD) as first-line treatment in selected patients with atrial fibrillation (AF), optimal treatment of recurrent atrial tachycardia (AT) after AF ablation remains unclear.

Early menopause may raise risk for HF

19.05.20141640

Researchers evaluated data on 22,256 postmenopausal women enrolled in the population-based Swedish Mammography Cohort between 1997 and 2011.

Guidelines for the Prevention of Stroke in Patients With Stroke and Transient Ischemic Attack: A Guideline for Healthcare Professionals From the American Heart Association/American Stroke Association

16.05.20142409

The following are 10 points to remember about these guidelines for prevention of stroke in patients with stroke and transient ischemic attack.

Diuretic response in acute heart failure: clinical characteristics and prognostic significance

15.05.20141725

Diminished diuretic response is common in patients with acute heart failure, although a clinically useful definition is lacking.

Obesity and cognitive dysfunction in heart failure: The role of hypertension, type 2 diabetes, and physical fitness

14.05.20141866

Cognitive impairment is common in heart failure. Obesity is a known risk factor for cognitive dysfunction in heart failure, though the mechanisms remain unclear.