Prevalence of oral anticoagulation in atrial fibrillation

Atrial fibrillation is the most common sustained arrhythmia and is associated with poor outcomes, including stroke. The ability of anticoagulation therapy to reduce the risk of stroke has been well established; however, the prevalence of anticoagulation therapy use in the Public Health System is unk...

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Published in:	Clinics (São Paulo, Brazil) Vol. 69; no. 9; pp. 615 - 620
Main Authors:	Bartholomay, Eduardo, Polli, Ismael, Borges, Anibal Pires, Kalil, Carlos, Arroque, André, Kohler, Ilmar, Danzmann, Luiz Cláudio
Format:	Journal Article
Language:	English
Published:	Brazil Elsevier España, S.L.U 01.09.2014 Hospital das Clínicas da Faculdade de Medicina da Universidade de São Paulo Faculdade de Medicina / USP Elsevier España
Subjects:	Aged Aged, 80 and over Anticoagulants - therapeutic use Anticoagulation Atrial Fibrillation Atrial Fibrillation - complications Clinical Science Cross-Sectional Studies Electrocardiography - statistics & numerical data Female Hemorrhage - chemically induced Humans Male MEDICINE, GENERAL & INTERNAL Middle Aged Risk Assessment Risk Factors Stroke Stroke - prevention & control Thromboembolism - chemically induced Treatment Outcome Atrial Fibrillation Stroke Anticoagulation
ISSN:	1807-5932, 1980-5322, 1980-5322
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