Ablation index to guide AF ablation Ablation Index (AI) is used in the context of pulmonary vein isolation with radiofrequency catheter ablation for atrial fibrillation (AF) [1]. Pulmonary
Left atrial appendage closure devices Anticoagulation for prevention of stroke is a well established modality of treatment in atrial fibrillation. But a significant number of them have bleeding
AF in cryptogenic stroke – Cardiology MCQ – Answer CRYSTAL AF trial used implantable cardiac monitor to detect AF. Percentage of AF detected at 3 years – Correct
AF in cryptogenic stroke – Cardiology MCQ CRYSTAL AF trial used implantable cardiac monitor to detect AF. Percentage of AF detected at 3 years: a) 3% b) 10%
SAMe-TT₂R₂ score for poor INR control SAMe-TT₂R₂ score aims at predicting those likely to have poor INR (International Normalized Ratio of Prothrombin Time) control while on vitamin K
Scores predicting bleeding risk in AF Anticoagulation is vital for reducing the risk of stroke in atrial fibrillation (AF). There are several scores predicting bleeding risk in AF.
HATCH score for progression from paroxysmal to persistent AF HATCH score was developed for prediction of progression from paroxysmal to persistent atrial fibrillation (AF) checks the following: heart
Cause of death in AF – Cardiology MCQ – Answer Commonest cause of death in those with atrial fibrillation – Correct answer: a) Heart failure In a registry involving
CHARGE-AF risk score CHARGE-AF risk score was developed to predict the risk of atrial fibrillation (AF) [1]. The derivation cohort for the development of the risk score combined
Tissue Doppler derived atrial conduction time: PA-TDI Total atrial conduction time (TACT) denotes the total period required for atrial activation. Conventionally it is measured using signal averaged electrocardiogram