BACKGROUND: Bleeding after starting anticoagulation for atrial fibrillation (AF) may be the first sign of malignancy, ...

Binge drinking and possibly, moderate alcohol intake, may trigger atrial fibrillation. Caffeine intake does not appear to be a trigger; although, some doctors still recommend that patients with atrial ...

Based on the AVEROSS trial, apixaban was superior to aspirin in patients unsuitable for warfarin in stroke prevention in nonvalvular AF. There is a need to reconsider the benefits of using aspirin ...

Oral anticoagulation is highly effective in preventing ischemic events in patients with atrial fibrillation. Still, a considerable number of patients have an acute ischemic stroke or transient ...