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Podcast: The Lead Podcast presented by Heart Rhythm Society
Episode: The Lead Podcast - Episode 38
Description: Janice Y. Chyou, MD, FHRS, of Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai is joined by guests Jonathan P. Piccini, Sr., MD, MHS, FHRS, of Duke University Medical Center, and Mintu P.Turakhia, MD, MS, of iRhythm Technologies and Stanford University to have A Discussion of Apixaban for Stroke Prevention in Subclinical Atrial Fibrillation. Subclinical atrial fibrillation is short-lasting and asymptomatic and can usually be detected only by long-term continuous monitoring with pacemakers or defibrillators. Subclinical atrial fibrillation is associated with an increased risk of stroke by a factor of 2.5; however, treatment with oral anticoagulation is of uncertain benefit...