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04/23/2018
Blake Charlton, MD a clinical fellow at the University of California, San Francisco School of Medicine, discusses his recent study that examined how NOACs and warfarin impact patients with atrial fibrillation differently.
Blake Charlton, MD a clinical fellow at the University of California, San Francisco School of Medicine, discusses his recent study that examined how NOACs and warfarin impact patients with atrial fibrillation differently.
Blake Charlton, MD a clinical...
04/23/2018
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04/16/2018
Researchers recently examined the safety and efficacy of apixaban for anticoagulation in patients with atrial fibrillation scheduled for cardioversion.
Researchers recently examined the safety and efficacy of apixaban for anticoagulation in patients with atrial fibrillation scheduled for cardioversion.
Researchers recently examined...
04/16/2018
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03/06/2018
A drug is associated with an increased risk of mortality among patients with atrial fibrillation with and without heart failure, recent research suggests.
A drug is associated with an increased risk of mortality among patients with atrial fibrillation with and without heart failure, recent research suggests.
A drug is associated with an...
03/06/2018
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05/05/2017
Digoxin serum concentration should be monitored in patients with AF to ensure blood levels stay below what level?
Digoxin serum concentration should be monitored in patients with AF to ensure blood levels stay below what level?
Digoxin serum concentration...
05/05/2017
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03/04/2017
A patient suffers a major bleeding event while on anticoagulation therapy to treat atrial fibrillation. What should you do?
A patient suffers a major bleeding event while on anticoagulation therapy to treat atrial fibrillation. What should you do?
A patient suffers a major...
03/04/2017
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01/30/2017
Beta-blockers may be an effective treatment for patients with atrial fibrillation and heart failure with a reduced ejection fraction than other therapy types.
Beta-blockers may be an effective treatment for patients with atrial fibrillation and heart failure with a reduced ejection fraction than other therapy types.
Beta-blockers may be...
01/30/2017
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01/20/2017
Which anticoagulant carries the lowest risk of metabolic drug-drug interactions?
Which anticoagulant carries the lowest risk of metabolic drug-drug interactions?
Which anticoagulant carries the...
01/20/2017
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01/13/2017
A task force from the ACC provides guidance for the periprocedural management of anticoagulation in individuals with nonvalvular atrial fibrillation.
A task force from the ACC provides guidance for the periprocedural management of anticoagulation in individuals with nonvalvular atrial fibrillation.
A task force from the...
01/13/2017
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12/22/2016
Cantrell Drug Company is recalling 1494 syringes of an anticoagulant after they identified sterility problems, according the FDA's latest Drug Enforcement Report.
Cantrell Drug Company is recalling 1494 syringes of an anticoagulant after they identified sterility problems, according the FDA's latest Drug Enforcement Report.
Cantrell Drug Company is...
12/22/2016
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12/08/2016
Should the twice-daily dose of the anticoagulant apixaban be reduced from 5 mg to 2.5 mg for an 85-year-old atrial fibrillation patient with renal dysfunction?  
Should the twice-daily dose of the anticoagulant apixaban be reduced from 5 mg to 2.5 mg for an 85-year-old atrial fibrillation patient with renal dysfunction?  
Should the twice-daily dose of...
12/08/2016
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