The Medical Letter on Drugs and Therapeutics
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October 1, 2012
Choice of an Oral Anticoagulant in Atrial Fibrillation
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Choice of an Oral Anticoagulant in Atrial Fibrillation
October 1, 2012 (Issue: 1400)
Atrial fibrillation increases the risk of thromboembolic
stroke. Anticoagulant therapy can reduce this risk and
is recommended for patients with atrial fibrillation and
one or more of the following: congestive heart failure,
hypertension, age...more
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