Payal Kohli, MD

October 13, 2014

Results of a recent study suggest the presence or absence of CMBs may help refine risk prognostication in patients with AF.

October 13, 2014

The cost vs the benefit of community screening for disease is often hotly debated. A new study suggests that detection and treatment of asymptomatic AF may be worth that effort.

September 11, 2014

Lone atrial fibrillation describes isolated episodes of AF that have been previously considered benign. A revised picture is emerging, according to a new study.

September 11, 2014

A very large observational study heightens concern around use of digoxin in the treatment of newly diagnosed atrial fibrillation, despite guideline recommendations.

September 11, 2014

A new study identifies obesity and inactivity as independent risk factors for atrial fibrillation in postmenopausal women. Exercise attenuated the risk in the study cohort.

August 08, 2014

A very large Swedish study and meta-analysis found a dose-response relationship between incident atrial fibrillation and alcohol, with an approximate 8% increase in risk for the arrhythmia per daily drink consumed.

August 08, 2014

High-sensitivity troponin T and N-terminal-pro-BNP were shown in 2 important studies to help predict risk of stroke and embolic events in patients with atrial fibrillation.

August 06, 2014

In a proof-of-principle study, German researchers evaluated an affordable, accessible, and cost-effective way to help diagnose atrial fibrillation after ischemic stroke, with promising results.

August 01, 2014

This patient's presenting symptom, in the context of his overall health, should prompt orders for which follow-up studies?

July 10, 2014

A recent study found the lower cost to be the result of fewer episodes of major bleeding in patients treated with apixaban.