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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| Format: | Journal article |
| Language: | English |
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BioMed Central
2013
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