Challenges of stroke prevention in patients with atrial fibrillation in clinical practice.

Strokes and transient ischaemic attacks in patients with atrial fibrillation (AF) can be largely prevented. Risk stratification and appropriate prophylactic regimens help to alleviate the burden of AF-related thromboembolism. Guidelines recommend routine anticoagulation with oral vitamin K antagonis...

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Main Authors: Hobbs, F, Leach, I
Format: Journal article
Language:English
Published: 2011