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CABG10

• Objective: Assessment of the role of statin therapy in the prevention of postoperative atrial fibrillation (POAF) after coronary artery bypass grafting (CABG) in patients without prior atrial fibrillation. (cardio-it.ru)
• Did you develop atrial fibrillation after coronary artery bypass graft (CABG) surgery? (nih.gov)
• To participate in this study, you must be at least 20 years old and be scheduled for aortic valve surgery, either with or without coronary artery bypass grafting (CABG). (nih.gov)
• Are you planning to have coronary artery bypass grafting (CABG) surgery to treat your heart disease? (nih.gov)
• This is also called coronary artery bypass graft (CABG) or bypass surgery. (uofmhealth.org)
• Postoperative atrial fibrillation (POAF) is a common complication after coronary artery bypass grafting (CABG), and more knowledge is needed regarding prediction of POAF, the extent of early atrial fibrillation (AF) recurrence after discharge, and the associations between POAF and short and long-term overall and cause-specific mortality and morbidity.After CABG, 31-32% of all patients developed POAF. (avhandlingar.se)
• The aim of the dissertation was to describe cognitive changes after coronary artery bypass grafting (CABG) and the predictors and consequences thereof. (avhandlingar.se)
• The aim was to study pathophysiological mechanisms and risk factors for developing atrial fibrillation (AF) after coronary artery bypass grafting (CABG), and the effect of thoracic epidural anaesthesia (TEA).The study comprised 141 patients undergoing CABG, including 45 patients randomised for TEA intra- and postoperatively. (avhandlingar.se)
• Coronary artery bypass grafting (CABG) is considered the best treatment for many patients and its success depends on the long-term patency of the conduits. (dissertations.se)
• We sought to identify predictors of POAF: Methods: From August 2016 through February 2018, we evaluated 229 patients who had preoperative sinus rhythm (SR) before elective primary coronary artery bypass grafting (CABG). (uni-wuerzburg.de)

Disease24

• Scholars@Duke publication: Atrial Fibrillation and Coronary Artery Disease: A Long-Term Perspective on the Need for Combined Antithrombotic Therapy. (duke.edu)
• Atherosclerotic coronary heart disease is the single leading cause of death of men and women in the United States and, in fact, around the world. (medscape.com)
• Atherosclerosis is the principal cause of coronary artery disease (CAD), in which atherosclerotic changes are present within the walls of the coronary arteries. (medscape.com)
• Prognostic Value of the CHADS2 Score for Adverse Cardiovascular Events in Coronary Artery Disease Patients Without Atrial Fibrillation-A Multi-Center Observational Cohort Study. (wustl.edu)
• However, increasing attention is being paid to this scoring system for risk stratification of patients with coronary artery disease. (wustl.edu)
• We investigated the value of the CHADS2 score in predicting cardiovascular/cerebrovascular events in coronary artery disease patients without atrial fibrillation. (wustl.edu)
• The subjects had been admitted to one of the participating institutions with coronary artery disease requiring percutaneous coronary intervention. (wustl.edu)
• CONCLUSIONS: This large cohort study indicated that the CHADS2 score is useful for the prediction of cardiovascular/cerebrovascular events in coronary artery disease patients without atrial fibrillation. (wustl.edu)
• Factors associated with an increased risk of thromboembolic events in patients with atrial fibrillation (AF) include increasing age, rheumatic heart disease, poor left ventricular function, previous myocardial infarction, hypertension and a past history of a thromboembolic event. (aafp.org)
• Patients with diabetes, hypertension, rheumatic heart disease, coronary artery disease and congestive heart failure have a higher incidence of AF than patients without these disorders. (aafp.org)
• Some indications for anticoagulant therapy that are known to have benefit from therapy include: Atrial fibrillation - commonly forms an atrial appendage clot Coronary artery disease Deep vein thrombosis - can lead to pulmonary embolism Ischemic stroke Hypercoagulable states (e.g. (wikipedia.org)
• Coronary artery bypass is surgery to treat coronary artery disease. (uofmhealth.org)
• Coronary artery disease (CAD) is the leading cause of mortality worldwide and atrial fibrillation (AF) is a prevalent arrhythmia associated with increased risk of mortality and morbidity. (avhandlingar.se)
• Revascularization should be considered for patients with heart failure with preserved ejection fraction and coronary artery disease. (nih.gov)
• Ted Kakas, international-level masters rower, has suffered from atrial fibrillation and coronary artery disease. (massgeneral.org)
• More than half had established coronary artery disease. (medscape.com)
• Whether or not a rhythm-control strategy is adopted, adequate rate control should be achieved in all patients with AF to prevent myocardial infarction (if significant coronary artery disease is present), exacerbation of heart failure, and tachycardia-induced cardiomyopathy and to alleviate symptoms. (ahrq.gov)
• However, fat, cholesterol and calcium can build plaques in the arteries, causing coronary artery disease . (geisinger.org)
• Coronary artery disease weakens the heart by putting it under too much pressure," says Dr. Vijayaraman. (geisinger.org)
• Coronary artery disease can cause dangerous arrhythmias like atrial fibrillation, or AFib . (geisinger.org)
• If you have certain heart conditions, such as coronary artery disease or atrial fibrillation (irregular heartbeat), your health care team may recommend medical treatment or surgery. (cdc.gov)
• She had no risk factors for coronary artery disease in her medical history but it was learned that she had undergone a mitral valve replacement 2 years before because of rheumatic mitral stenosis and that no international normalized ratio (INR) analysis had been done in the last 6 months. (who.int)
• Methods: In the Malmö Diet and Cancer Study-cardiovascular cohort, 5,381 participants were free from atrial fibrillation or flutter, AD (coronary artery disease, atherothrombotic ischemic stroke, carotid artery disease, or peripheral artery disease), and AAA underwent blood sampling under standardized fasting conditions between 1991 and 1994. (lu.se)
• Atrial fibrillation (AF) has strong associations with other cardiovascular diseases, such as heart failure, coronary artery disease (CAD), valvular heart disease, diabetes mellitus, and hypertension. (medscape.com)

Flutter5

• Atrial fibrillation (Afib) and atrial flutter are common types of abnormal heart rhythms (arrhythmias) which affect the upper chambers (atria) of the heart. (medlineplus.gov)
• In atrial flutter, the heart beats too fast, but mostly continues to contract in a regular rhythm. (medlineplus.gov)
• Afib and atrial flutter often occur in the same person at different times. (medlineplus.gov)
• In people with atrial flutter, the atria beat very rapidly, but in a regular pattern. (medlineplus.gov)
• An ECG (a test that records the electrical activity of the heart) may show AFib or atrial flutter. (medlineplus.gov)

Left atrial1

• Much less has been reported about the relationship between fibrosis, inflammation and calcium-induced left atrial (LA) and right atrial (RA) contractile forces and POAF. (uni-wuerzburg.de)

Arrhythmias1

• While PVCs are normally harmless, certain types of arrhythmias, like atrial fibrillation and ventricular fibrillation (VFib), can lead to cardiac arrest and heart attack. (geisinger.org)

Postoperative atrial2

• We investigated whether landiolol hydrochloride, an ultrashort-acting beta-blocker, could reduce postoperative atrial fibrillation in a randomized controlled trial. (qxmd.com)
• Postoperative atrial fibrillation was reduced by treatment with landiolol hydrochloride. (qxmd.com)

Early atrial fibrillation1

• Bockeria O.L., Shvartz V.A., Akhobekov A.A., Kiselev A.R., Prokhorov M.D., Golukhova E.Z., Bockeria L.A. Statin therapy in the primary prevention of early atrial fibrillation after coronary artery bypass grafting. (cardio-it.ru)

POAF3

• This study is looking at how well oral anticoagulation medicines work to prevent complications, such as blood clots and heart attack, for patients who experience post-operative atrial fibrillation (POAF). (nih.gov)
• Objective: Postoperative new-onset atrial fibrillation (POAF) is common after cardiac surgery. (uni-wuerzburg.de)
• Of 229 patients, 191 maintained SR postoperatively, whereas 38 Objective: Postoperative new-onset atrial fibrillation (POAF) is common after cardiac surgery. (uni-wuerzburg.de)

Arrhythmia6

• Atrial fibrillation is by far the most common sustained arrhythmia we see and it creates a tremendous amount of symptoms and disability in patients," says Emory Heart & Vascular Center electrophysiologist Angel Leon, MD, Director of Cardiology at Emory University Hospital Midtown. (emoryhealthcare.org)
• Atrial fibrillation (AF or afib) is a type of heart rhythm disorder, or arrhythmia . (everydayhealth.com)
• Atrial fibrillation (AF) is the most common form of cardiac arrhythmia. (nature.com)
• Atrial fibrillation is the most common type of cardiac arrhythmia, and is responsible for substantial morbidity and mortality in the general population. (nature.com)
• The main goal of treatment for atrial fibrillation (AF) is to treat symptoms and/or arrhythmia-induced heart failure. (biomedcentral.com)
• Inside the hospital's Emergency Department, an electrocardiogram (EKG) showed the Trainee was suffering from a heart attack and a cardiac arrhythmia (atrial fibrillation with rapid ventricular response). (cdc.gov)

Percutaneous2

• BACKGROUND: Older adults with atrial fibrillation (AF) are often treated with the shortest possible duration of antiplatelet/anticoagulant therapy after myocardial infarction (MI) or percutaneous coronary intervention (PCI) due to concern for bleeding. (duke.edu)
• The Leadership Council of the American College of Cardiology (ACC) recommends considering percutaneous coronary intervention (PCI) in all patients with significant proximal coronary stenosis in major coronary arteries before transcatheter aortic valve replacement (TAVR), even though the indication is not covered in current guidelines. (medscape.com)

Patients10

• BACKGROUND: The CHADS2 score has mainly been used to predict the likelihood of cerebrovascular accidents in patients with atrial fibrillation. (wustl.edu)
• The subjects were 140 patients undergoing coronary artery bypass grafting at the Nihon University School of Medicine. (qxmd.com)
• Most seriously, it raises the risk of stroke and atrial fibrillation patients are often placed on blood thinners along with other heart medications. (emoryhealthcare.org)
• By now being able to treat atrial fibrillation and potentially cure it, we can not only improve the quality of life for many patients, but reduce the number of medications they have to take and reduce trips to the hospital. (emoryhealthcare.org)
• Atrial fibrillation in the setting of aortic stenosis is considered a medical emergency, and sinus rhythm should be restored urgently in patients who are hemodynamically unstable. (medscape.com)
• There is no consensus on the most efficient catheter ablation (CA) strategy for patients with atrial fibrillation (AF). (biomedcentral.com)
• The 2011 Focused Update on the Management of Patients with Atrial Fibrillation-by the American College of Cardiology Foundation (ACCF), the AHA, and the Heart Rhythm Society (HRS)-addressed the issue of strict versus lenient rate control in patients with AF. (ahrq.gov)
• The goals of medical therapy for patients with atrial fibrillation are to maintain sinus rhythm, avoid the risk of complications (eg, stroke), and minimize symptoms. (medscape.com)
• However, a 2010 study concluded that patients with acute coronary syndromes or AF respond well to clopidogrel, regardless of CYP2C19 loss-of-function carrier status. (medscape.com)
• Antiarrhythmic drug algorithm for the medical management of sinus rhythm in patients with atrial fibrillation. (medscape.com)

AFib1

• Atrial Fibrillation (also called AF or AFib) is a common heart rhythm disorder caused by rapid and uncoordinated conduction of electrical impulses from the upper chambers of the heart. (dignityhealth.org)

People with atrial1

• Today, however, an increasing number of people with atrial fibrillation can now be treated and cured, thanks to innovative therapies and procedures such as cardiac ablation , available through The Emory Heart & Vascular Center's Atrial Fibrillation Program. (emoryhealthcare.org)

Stenosis3

• It has not been documented, however, whether in the presence of coronary stenosis atrial fibrillation exceeds the effects of rhythmic atrial tachycardia. (portlandpress.com)
• 6. Thus atrial fibrillation may reduce coronary blood flow and induce myocardial ischaemia in the presence of coronary stenosis in excess of atrial tachycardia. (portlandpress.com)
• Cardiac catheterization and coronary angiography in the left panel shows severe left anterior descending coronary artery stenosis. (medscape.com)

Myocardial infarction2

• In this paper, we report a rare case of myocardial infarction, which occurred as a result of a coronary embolism in a patient with prosthetic mitral valve thrombosis. (who.int)
• We did not perform acute coronary syndrome, coronary elevation myocardial infarction, whereas angioplasty because the obstruction embolism should be kept in mind in the rest present with non-ST elevation was in the distal portion of the vessel those with prosthetic valves even in the myocardial infarction [8]. (who.int)

Irregular4

• Valvular atrial fibrillation (A-fib) involves a condition that leads to an irregular or abnormal heart rhythm. (medicalnewstoday.com)
• Atrial fibrillation is the most common irregular heart rhythm in the United States. (emoryhealthcare.org)
• Although not directly life threatening, atrial fibrillation often produces a fast, irregular, and ineffective heart rhythm that can cause a variety of symptoms. (emoryhealthcare.org)
• Fibrillation refers to a rapid, irregular heartbeat . (everydayhealth.com)

Symptoms4

• What are the signs and symptoms of atrial fibrillation? (everydayhealth.com)
• Atrial fibrillation is considered to be a dangerous health condition, even if it doesn't cause symptoms. (everydayhealth.com)
• Atrial fibrillation causes noticeable symptoms in many people, but some experience no symptoms at all. (everydayhealth.com)
• The goal of antiarrhythmic drug therapy is to reduce the duration and frequency of atrial fibrillation episodes, thus improving patient quality of life and symptoms. (medscape.com)

Anticoagulation1

• Atrial fibrillation should be treated using a rate-control strategy and appropriate anticoagulation. (nih.gov)

Recurrence1

• The risk of recurrence was significantly decreased compared to pulmonary vein isolation (PVI) alone for PVI with renal denervation (RR: 0.60, CI: 0.38-0.94), PVI with ganglia-plexi ablation (RR: 0.62, CI: 0.41-0.94), PVI with additional ablation lines (RR: 0.8, CI: 0.68-0.95) and PVI in combination with bi-atrial modification (RR: 0.32, CI: 0.11-0.88). (biomedcentral.com)

Valvular1

• Doctors classify A-fib by the cause, including valvular and nonvalvular atrial fibrillation. (medicalnewstoday.com)

Electrical impulses2

• In atrial fibrillation, many different electrical impulses happen all at once in your atria, which causes very fast and disorganized electrical activity. (everydayhealth.com)
• The sympathetic nervous system (or SNS) is a network of nerves that allows our brain to control blood pressure by adjusting the diameter of peripheral arteries through electrical impulses. (withings.com)

Risk factors3

• Logistic regression analysis was performed to investigate risk factors for atrial fibrillation among preoperative, perioperative, and postoperative variables. (qxmd.com)
• Multivariate analysis revealed that significant risk factors for atrial fibrillation were a European System for Cardiac Operative Risk Evaluation of 10 or more, preoperative non-use of angiotensin receptor blockers, and non-use of landiolol. (qxmd.com)
• Most cases present as cer- coronary intensive care unit with the no coronary risk factors and had an ebrovascular events. (who.int)

Blockers1

• Acetylsalicylic acid, thought to be due to coronary embo- in recent years, systemic thromboem- beta-blockers and intravenous heparin lism. (who.int)

Lung1

• Prevention of atrial fibrillation: report from a National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute workshop. (nature.com)

Prevention1

• Landiolol hydrochloride for prevention of atrial fibrillation after coronary artery bypass grafting: new evidence from the PASCAL trial. (qxmd.com)

Incidence1

• Despite considerable research efforts, the incidence and mechanisms of diffuse cognitive impairment after coronary artery bypass surgery are not fully understood. (avhandlingar.se)

Endocarditis1

• endocarditis, atrial and ventricular mu- ing treatment of coronary embolism. (who.int)

Treatment1

• With sites at Emory University Hospital, Emory University Hospital Midtown and Emory Saint Joseph's Hospital, Emory's Heart & Vascular Center has one of the few truly comprehensive atrial fibrillation treatment programs of its kind in the Southeast Region. (emoryhealthcare.org)

Stent1

• This lesion was treated with stent placement in the left anterior descending coronary artery, as observed in the right panel. (medscape.com)

Angiography1

• Coronary angiography examination revealed a functional mi- problem. (who.int)

Increases with age1

• Of note, the risk of atrial fibrillation increases with age, particularly after age 60. (emoryhealthcare.org)

Tachycardia3

• 1. Atrial fibrillation may impair coronary blood flow by tachycardia and reflex vasoconstriction. (portlandpress.com)
• 2. The effects of experimentally induced atrial fibrillation compared with atrial tachycardia, therefore, were tested in 22 anaesthetized dogs. (portlandpress.com)
• 0.01) during atrial fibrillation but not during atrial tachycardia, it was held constant in 13 dogs by a pressurized blood reservoir. (portlandpress.com)

Occurs2

• Atrial fibrillation occurs frequently after cardiac surgery and not only prolongs hospitalization but also influences the prognosis. (qxmd.com)
• ed about warfarin and possible adverse that coronary embolism occurs in the We administered unfractionized reactions with other drugs and followed left coronary artery in 75% of cases and heparin and tirofiban (glycoprotein regularly. (who.int)