Preventing Stroke in Atrial Fibrillation

This week: Preventing stroke in atrial fibrillation. Stroke is the most dreaded consequence of atrial fibrillation, and taking steps to prevent a stroke is the most important aspect of treatment. Read about all the treatment alternatives that are available, from the mundane to the space-aged.

Someone forward you this email? No Sweat! Sign up here to get your own If you're having trouble viewing this email, click here Follow Us Preventing Stroke in Atrial Fibrillation This week: Preventing stroke in atrial fibrillation. Stroke is the most dreaded consequence of atrial fibrillation, and taking steps to prevent a stroke is the most important aspect of treatment. Read about all the treatment alternatives that are available, from the mundane to the space-aged. Richard N. Fogoros, M.D. Heart Disease Expert Preventing Stroke in Atrial Fibrillation Stroke is the most feared complication of atrial fibrillation, so deciding on whether to use anticoagulation drugs is critically important if you have atrial fibrillation. READ NOW Mechanical methods to prevent stroke in atrial fibrillation For patients with atrial fibrillation who cannot take anticoagulant drugs, surgical and catheter-based methods can help prevent stroke. READ NOW The new blood thinners - Coumadin substitutes The NOAC drugs are a new class of anticoagulant drugs that can often be used as a substitute for Coumadin to prevent blood clots READ NOW Is Salt Restriction Good Public Policy? While public health experts urge everyone to restrict their salt intake, available data suggests that salt restriction for everyone may not be right. READ NOW Secret Cardiology on Facebook Here is a Facebook page featuring issues related to your heart, that your cardiologist would rather not talk about.   READ NOW Featured Articles • Lifters Still Choose White Rice over Brown • The Biggest Concern of Deep Vein Thrombosis • Re-Boiling Water Doesn't Cause Cancer • 8 Signs Your Boyfriend Is a Bully (And Abusive) • Should I Quit Drinking to Lose Weight? • 10 Healthy Foods That Are High in Folate • So You're Celiac, But With No Symptoms. Can You Cheat and Eat Gluten? • Low-Carb Ways to Satisfy a Pasta Craving Advertisement About Heart Disease  |  Follow Us You are receiving this newsletter because you subscribed to the Heart Disease newsletter. If you wish to unsubscribe, please click here 1500 Broadway, 6th Floor, New York, NY, 10036 © 2015 About.com - All rights reserved. Privacy Policy.