…talk covered all things cardiological. From Atrial Fibrillation to Left atrial appendage closure, PFO closure and carotid artery intervention, he also covered the new technique of Renal denervation therapy to…
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Wafarin V’s Dabigatran: NHS Guidance
…warfarin remains the standard of care, but that dabigatran and rivaroxaban can be considered alternatives. In addition, NICE government guidelines suggest left atrial appendage closure as an alternative. We can…
Dr Malik presents at PICS (Pediatric and Adult Interventional Cardiac Symposium) 2014 on LAA closure
Dr Malik was invited to present a case at PICS, in Chicago, USA recently. Left atrial appendage closure (LAA closure) is a way to reduce stroke when you have Atrial…
Dabigatran perhaps not as safe as expected
…might still be the best thing for you but…the alternatives are: 1. Warfarin 2. Rivaroxiban 3. Apixaban 4. Left Atrial appendage closure- a mini-surgical procedure to reduce stroke risk. BMJ…
The Figulla ASD device – see it in action!
Dr Malik says: It is worth seeing what I put inside you to close a hole in the atrial septum (an atrial septal defect-ASD). The indications for closure are: Dilated…
Weight Loss and atrial fibrillation (AF)
Weight Loss is an important step in the management of atrial fibrillation (AF), and can reverse progression of AF. This important study, from the group in Melbourne who have previously…