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Oral anticoagulation in atrial fibrillation: balancing the risk of stroke with the risk of bleed.

Year: 2012

Type: article

Abstract: The risk of ischemic stroke is increased 5-fold in patients with atrial fibrillation (AF).[1][1] While this risk has been recognized for more than 20 years, several therapeutic options available to reduce the risk of stroke in patients with nonvalvular AF are relatively new. For the past several

Source: Europe PMC (PubMed Central)

Authors: Lynette Kosar, Margaret Jin, Rejina Kamrul, Brenda Schuster

Institution: Saskatchewan Health Authority

Language: English

Topic: Atrial Fibrillation Management and Outcomes

Subfield: Cardiology and Cardiovascular Medicine

Field: Medicine

Domain: Health Sciences

SDG: Good health and well-being

Open Access status: green

OpenAlex ID: W2113102274

FWCI: 1.032

Cites: 19

Cited by: 6

Related to: 10