Stroke risk emphasized in atrial fibrillation guidelines

Article Abstract:

The updated guidelines issued by the American Heart Association, American College of Cardiology, and the European Society of Cardiology suggests that clinicians need to prioritize stroke risk reduction when treating patients with atrial fibrillation. The updated guidelines addresses the overall treatment of atrial fibrillation and offer simple algorithms that would help clinicians determine optimal therapy courses for the various forms of the condition.

Risk factors, Atrial fibrillation, Cardiac patients

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FDA oks nonprescription defibrillators

Article Abstract:

Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has granted consumer to purchase automatic external defibrillators (AEDs) for home use in case of sudden cardiac arrest without physiciansE prescription. Defibrillators treat ventricular fibrillation that is the most common cause of sudden cardiac arrest.

Legal issues & crime, Government regulation (cont), Government regulation, Electromedical and Electrotherapeutic Apparatus Manufacturing, Legal/Government Regulation, Electromedical equipment, Defibrillators, Laws, regulations and rules, Ventricular fibrillation, Prescription (Law)

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Stenting for stroke prevention debated

Article Abstract:

A debate on whether the US food and Drug Administration would approve a stent for stenosis is discussed. Those who perform cartoid artery stenting say that their procedure is ready to become the most sought after treatment.

Health aspects, Carotid artery, Carotid arteries

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