Ischemic stroke risk estimation in patients without oral anticoagulation: an observational cohort study based on secondary data from Germany
Abstract Background Oral anticoagulants can cause potentially serious adverse events. Therefore, before prescribing oral anticoagulants for ischemic stroke prevention in patients with atrial fibrillation (AF), stroke risk assessment is required to identify patients that are likely to benefit from tr...
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| Format: | Article |
| Language: | English |
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BMC
2019-04-01
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| Series: | BMC Cardiovascular Disorders |
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| Online Access: | http://link.springer.com/article/10.1186/s12872-019-1074-7 |