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 ...

The economic burden of nonvalvular atrial fibrillation (NVAF) is substantial. Many patients with NVAF are obese and manage other health conditions requiring multiple medications. This real‐world study ...

Until recently, vitamin K antagonists including warfarin were the mainstays of OAC treatment for nonvalvular AF, but these are rapidly being supplanted by direct oral anticoagulants (DOAC)s. 10 DOACs ...