Reducing the risk of stroke in elderly patients with non-valvular atrial fibrillation: a practical guide for clinicians
Joanne M Foody Department of Medicine, Harvard Medical School, Boston, MA, USA Abstract: Non-valvular atrial fibrillation (NVAF) significantly contributes to the burden of stroke, particularly in elderly patients. The challenge of optimizing anticoagulation therapy is balancing efficacy and bleedi...
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| Language: | English |
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Dove Medical Press
2017-01-01
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| Series: | Clinical Interventions in Aging |
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| Online Access: | https://www.dovepress.com/reducing-the-risk-of-stroke-in-elderly-patients-with-non-valvular-atri-peer-reviewed-article-CIA |