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Left Atrial Dysfunction Tied to Cerebral Infarcts in Absence of Prior AF, Stroke

For individuals without a prior history of atrial fibrillation or stroke, left atrial (LA) dysfunction is more tightly linked to risk of having an ischemic stroke than LA size, according to an ...
The American Journal of Managed Care

Sacubitril/Valsartan Likely to Improve Pre-HFpEF Outcomes vs Valsartan Alone

At present, there are no approved therapies for pre–heart failure with preserved ejection fraction (pre-HFpEF); instead, cardiovascular risk factor management is often utilized in this patient ...
Healio

Left atrial appendage closure safe, effective first-line option for AF ablation patients

Please provide your email address to receive an email when new articles are posted on . OPTION is a head-to-head trial of left atrial appendage closure with Watchman FLX vs. anticoagulation after ...
thecardiologyadvisor.com

Left Atrial Appendage Occlusion Possibly Safer Than Oral Anticoagulants in Dialysis

Left atrial appendage occlusion might be a treatment option for ... based on the CHA 2 DS 2-VASc score and index year. In the LAAO group, 59.7% did not have prior OAC use, whereas 40.3% did. Of the ...