Management of patients with atrial fibrillation at high risk of stroke: current treatment options
Duncan Edwards, Keara Harris, Jonathan MantPrimary Care Unit, University of Cambridge, Cambridge, UKAbstract: Atrial fibrillation (AF) is common, and is associated with an increased risk of stroke. Patients' absolute risk of stroke depends on the presence or absence of additional risk fa...
Main Authors: | Edwards D, Harris K, Mant J |
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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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Dove Medical Press
2012-06-01
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Series: | Research Reports in Clinical Cardiology |
Online Access: | http://www.dovepress.com/management-of-patients-with-atrial-fibrillation-at-high-risk-of-stroke-a10214 |
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