Dabigatran Compared with Warfarin for Stroke Prevention in Patients with Atrial Fibrillation: An Evidence Based Case Report

Background. Atrial fibrillation (AF) increases the risk of having stroke as high as five fold. Anticoagulant administration such as vitamin K antagonist has been used regularly to reduce the occurence of stroke. Despite the high efficacy, warfarin has several limitations, including a narrow therapeu...

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Main Authors: Alvin Nursalim, Yoga Yuniadi
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Indonesian Heart Association 2013-06-01
Series:Majalah Kardiologi Indonesia
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Online Access:http://ijconline.id/index.php/ijc/article/view/86