New oral anticoagulants in elderly patients with atrial fibrillation

The prevalence of atrial fibrillation increases with age, augmenting the risk of embolic stroke in elderly individuals. Clinical practice guidelines recommend the long-term use of oral anticoagulation in elderly patients with atrial fibrillation to reduce risk of stroke. Until recently, vitamin K an...

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Veröffentlicht in:	The American journal of medicine Jg. 126; H. 4; S. 289
1. Verfasser:	Deedwania, Prakash C
Format:	Journal Article
Sprache:	Englisch
Veröffentlicht:	United States 01.04.2013
Schlagworte:	Administration, Oral Aged Anticoagulants - administration & dosage Anticoagulants - adverse effects Antithrombins - pharmacology Antithrombins - therapeutic use Atrial Fibrillation - complications Atrial Fibrillation - drug therapy Hemorrhage - chemically induced Humans Stroke - etiology Stroke - prevention & control Warfarin - administration & dosage Warfarin - adverse effects
ISSN:	1555-7162, 1555-7162
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