An international longitudinal registry of patients with atrial fibrillation at risk of stroke (GARFIELD): the UK protocol.

BACKGROUND: Atrial fibrillation (AF) is an independent risk factor for stroke and a significant predictor of mortality. Evidence-based guidelines for stroke prevention in AF recommend antithrombotic therapy corresponding to the risk of stroke. In practice, many patients with AF do not receive the a...

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Main Authors: Apenteng, P, Murray, E, Holder, R, Hobbs, R, Fitzmaurice, D
Format: Journal article
Language:English
Published: BioMed Central 2013