Novel oral anticoagulants for stroke prevention in atrial fibrillation: a focus on the older patient
Scott W YatesCenter for Executive Medicine, Plano, TX, USAAbstract: Atrial fibrillation (AF) is a common arrhythmia that is associated with an increased risk of stroke, particularly in the elderly. Traditionally, a vitamin K antagonist such as warfarin is prescribed for stroke prevention. Warfarin i...
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Dove Medical Press
2013-03-01
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| Series: | International Journal of General Medicine |
| Online Access: | http://www.dovepress.com/novel-oral-anticoagulants-for-stroke-prevention-in-atrial-fibrillation-a12532 |