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Antithrombotic treatment in atrial fibrillation.
- Source :
- Heart; Feb2006, Vol. 92 Issue 2, p155-161, 7p
- Publication Year :
- 2006
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Abstract
- Atrial fibrillation (AF) is the most common sustained arrhythmia, that substantially increases morbidity and mortality. AF is gaining in clinical and economic importance, with stroke and thromboembolism being major complications. In this article, the evidence for AF treatment trial of antithrombotic therapy is reviewed. Stroke risk stratification of patients with AF is discussed, and practical recommendations for thromboprophylaxis are presented. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
Details
- Language :
- English
- ISSN :
- 13556037
- Volume :
- 92
- Issue :
- 2
- Database :
- Complementary Index
- Journal :
- Heart
- Publication Type :
- Academic Journal
- Accession number :
- 106261120